This position supports individuals with disabilities in accessing services and making informed choices about long-term supports. The Disability Services Navigator (DSN) utilizes the Science of Hope and person-centered planning to deliver services such as Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, (Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) System Navigation, and Service Coordination of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).

Disability Services Navigators (DSNs) are anticipated to be based in Buchanan, Dubuque, Johnson, Linn, and Scott Counties.

MAIN ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts intakes and completes eligibility documentation for services, including assessments and social histories
• Provides current information and assistance on available opportunities and services
• Drafts funding requests and monitors service authorizations and needs
• Determines initial and ongoing eligibility, maintaining records and making referrals as needed
• Supports clients in accessing identified services to maximize self-determination

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in a human services field
• 1 year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities

HOURLY WAGE:

• New Hire: $26.09/$27.13
•  90 days: $28.49 
• 1 year: $29.99  
• 2 years: $31.63 
• 3 years: $33.29

*Wage effective 7/1/25

SHIFT:      

• Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County? 

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) 
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance 
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) 
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees 
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance 
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Training & professional development opportunities