Consultant Name: Jennifer Jacobsen
Company Name: Progressive Community Services, Inc.
Phone Number: 608-620-4428
Email: jenniferj@pcsdane.org
Work History
Job Title: IRIS Consultant
Care Responsibilities: My goal is to support IRIS participants in self-directing services that will meet their long-term care goals and allow them to create the life that they want to live.
Educational Background
Name of Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major/Degree: Masters in Social Work
Credentials
Name of Certification/Accreditation: APSW
Certifying Agency: DSPS
Date Certification was Obtained: 5/2025
Specialties
I have 5 years of case management experience as a special education teacher. Most recently I have completed internships in medical social work and in the county adult protective services program. I have worked with older adults, adults with mental health concerns and substance use issues, and students with autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disabilities. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about what’s most important to them.
County/Region I’m familiar with
Madison/Dane County
Languages or Communication Skills
English and basic Spanish
I’m comfortable with pets in the home
Yes
More about me
In my free time, I enjoy cooking meals with my family and doing things outdoors. My black lab Oscar needs at least 2 walks a day, and this summer I’m learning to kayak on our beautiful local lakes and waterways.