Welcome to La Crosse County — Where Your Work Truly Matters

Every day, our unique teams contribute to our vision of a community that is vibrant, safe, and resilient. Whether you're supporting families, safeguarding natural resources, maintaining infrastructure, or delivering essential services, your work here creates real impact for the people who live, work, and visit our county.

What You’ll Gain by Joining Us

• A Future You Can Count On: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the most respected pension programs in the nation.
• Reliable, Affordable Coverage: Countywide insurance plans plus growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs.
• Time Off That Works For You: You’ll have two dedicated banks of vacation and sick time, giving you the freedom to plan real downtime when you need it—and the peace of mind to take care of yourself when you’re under the weather.
• Start earning vacation and sick time your very first day
• Bank up to 2× your annual vacation accrual
• Build up to 150 sick days as a full time employee

A Place Where Everyone Belongs

We believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging—because diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes for everyone.

Office Assistant – Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living

Starting at $18.51 per hour + applicable shift & weekend differentials

Join our team as an Office Assistant and help create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for our residents, visitors, and staff.

Schedule

• Weeknights: 4:30 pm–8:00 pm (rotating)
• Every other weekend: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
• Rotating holidays: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist residents and visitors
• Monitor the entrance for safety and redirect residents as needed
• Answer and transfer phone calls
• Perform light clerical tasks (sorting, filing, typing, copying)
• Handle basic cashiering and balance a cash drawer
• Maintain office supply inventory
• Respond appropriately in emergencies
• Support confidentiality, resident rights, and person‑centered care

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, professional communicator
• Able to work independently
• Quick to respond in unexpected situations
• Strong attendance and reliability
• High school diploma/GED or current enrollment (18+ preferred)
• Clerical experience preferred
• Ability to pass required background check

Why Join Us?

You’ll be the welcoming face of Lakeview and an essential part of keeping our community running smoothly, safely, and positively.

Apply today and make a meaningful impact!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Need an Accommodation?

If you require a disability-related accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, reach out to Human Resources at jobs@lacrossecounty.org — we're here to help.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application through our online career site. Please double-check your materials before submitting them; complete applications help us move quickly and give every candidate fair consideration.