Consultant Name: Jaimie Kluge
Company Name: Progressive Community Services, Inc.
Phone Number: 608-235-9891
Email: jaimiez@pcsdane.org
Work History
Job Title: Program Manager
Care Responsibilities: I am a program manager at PCS and my primary role is to supervise and support the IRIS Consultants with assisting their clients in self-direction. I was previously an IRIS Consultant with PCS and prior to that, I was a support broker for adults with disabilities.
Educational Background
Name of Institution: UW Madison
Major/Degree: Masters in Social Work
Credentials
Name of Certification/Accreditation: Long-term Care Functional Screener
Certifying Agency: DHS
Date Certification was Obtained: 1/2011
Specialties
I serve as the long-term care functional screen liaison for PCS. I started working with individuals with disabilities in 2007; my experience ranges from young kids to the senior population and everything in between. I have worked with clients with physical disabilities as well as intellectual disabilities and I have experience with co-morbidities such as mental health and substance abuse. I have particular interest in working with teams of people supporting the individual with a disability. I enjoy helping teams come up with a plan to best support the participant to achieve their goals.
County/Region I’m familiar with
The majority of my current clients are on the west side of Madison. I currently live in Baraboo and worked in Sauk County for 19 years prior to my employment with Progressive Community Services.
Languages or Communication Skills
English
I’m comfortable with pets in the home
Yes
More about me
I have a heart for helping others find their voice and empowering them to make their own informed decisions, both in my personal and professional life. I have been blessed with three wonderful children with whom I spend my time with when I’m not supporting our IRIS Consultants. I spend most of my time sitting on the sidelines of their various sporting events, taking family bike rides, or exploring parks in the area. To help manage stress and prioritize self-care, I really enjoy a good physical challenge like signing up for various races or trying a new strength training program.