Health and Human Services Clerk III

Rusk County WI · Ladysmith, Wisconsin

FULL TIME

Job Description

Salary: $21.69 - $22.93 Hourly

Location

Rusk County Government Center, WI Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 7009-10-2026 Department: Health & Human Services Opening Date: 10/28/2026 Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central Description This position provides support to meet programmatic objectives for various programs within the Health and Human Services Agency. This position is the most complex of Support Staff/Clerks within the Department. Clerk III duties will be assigned according to Agency needs. Performs general office duties and reception services, data entry, basic bookkeeping and tracking of program data.

Examples of Duties The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Perform general office duties to include answering phones, greeting customers, communicates/corresponds with collateral agencies Provides information and assistance related to programs and services of the Department to customers. Determines program and crisis eligibility of the Energy Assistance Program based on program requirements as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Energy Assistance Program On-Call responsibility Assists Rusk County Corporation Counsel with drafting and filing of documents, for mental health commitments, protective placement and guardianships Communicates with the Public Defender's Office for appointment of counsel for court proceedings Coordinates with physicians to obtain medical evaluations and testimony for court proceedings Coordinates with local police and sheriff department for testimony for court proceedings Determines Veteran's death benefits based on program requirements by the WDVA Assist in testing private water, collection/testing of public water Assists in campground and bar lodging, and/or food licensing through Public Health Creates monthly menus for Senior Services following State guidelines for nutrition

Coordination of services for home delivered meals and congregate meal sites Inventory reporting as required for food/supplies for Senior Services Reporting to State of Wisconsin AODA/MH case management Child Care Certification/ Monitoring WIC participant verification Sliding fee scale establishment for individuals Provides back up coverage for recording minutes during open and closed sessions of the HHS Board CLTS program support Invoicing, receipting and tracking for various programs in the Department Assists with data collection Computer data entry and tracking of information Performs filing, copying, faxing and scanning Organizes and maintains Department/Agency information Provide technical support to all Departments in the Health & Human Services Agency Typical Qualifications

High School education or equivalent

Previous experience in customer assistance/service preferred Effective oral and written skills Ability to work independently and or/cooperatively on assigned tasks and programs Attention to detail Ability to collect, analyze and interpret information in order to solve case questions Ability to deescalate situations Advance working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Ability to protect all privileged and confidential information in the Agency Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with other staff, governmental departments, private agencies and vendors Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload Supplemental Information Physical Requirements/Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is largely sedentary, in an office environment. Environmental health duties require some outdoor working environment requirement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may regularly be required to sit; stoop; kneel, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Occasionally position may travel to other offices in the county or stay overnight out of county to attend training. Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. Applicants must have a valid Wisconsin drivers license and available automobile. Applicants may be required to pass a finger-print background check. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change EOE / ADA Statement Rusk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rusk County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To see a summary of benefits offered to Full-time employees, review our

Company	Rusk County WI
Location	Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Office and Administrative Support Occupations

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Health and Human Services Clerk III

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