IRIS Consultant - MarshfieldMedfordWausau Area

Provide thoughtful and effective services as an IRIS Consultant (IRIS Include Respect I SelfDirect) to individuals directing their longterm care supports and services. As a member of an ICA Team partner with individuals receiving longterm care supports and services to understand and develop what is possible and desirable in their lives. Work in a Social Services capacity assisting Participants with maintaining their autonomy and independence and monitoring for health and safety.

This is a fulltime 40 hours/week) benefit eligible hybrid opportunity with hours between 8am5pm with travel in and around the Marshfield/Medford/Wausau area and surrounding counties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as identified by the ICA Team.

• Develops trusting relationships with individuals served by the ICA.
• Assists individuals to explore the ways in which IRIS can enable them to receive supports and services in their community to lead more fulfilling lives.
• Provides support and assistance to Participants to help them understand the IRIS Program and maintain eligibility for services.
• Works with Participants in the IRIS Program and the team the Participant chooses to create the required IRIS Support and Services Plan.
• Continually seeks to learn and to share better ways to enable those we serve to lead more fulfilling lives.
• Works as part of an ICA team to participate in hiring peer mentoring learning and mutual support to others within the team.
• Connecting with local agencies and resources to build relationships that will help provide service options to participants and increase referrals; including relationships with ADRCs. Maintains required documentation to assure state requirements for quality markers are met in a manner that meets and exceed program requirements.
• Monthly contact and quarterly visits must be completed with all participants
• Additional contact (phone or inperson) may be required based on participant need and contractual requirements (ie. 40 HHS VHR etc.
• All contact with participants guardians lateral contacts must be documents in required systems within 2 business days of the contact.
• Additional documentation will be required for annual visits and quarterly visits
• All annual visits must be documented in all required systems
• Must maintain a tracker with all participant documentation and visits
• All files must be in compliance with IRIS requirements and will be regularly reviewed internally and by external partners.
• May conduct annual LongTerm Care Functional Screen
• Work and learn independently.

PERKS:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • By being employed with LSS which is a nonprofit agency you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of ontime and consistent payments through the incomebased repayment plan.
  • Assistance navigating the PSLF through Summer
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
• Calm Wellness App Premium Access
• Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Upon offer candidates must successfully complete the necessary background caregiver medical and any other checks required according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in social work psychology human services counseling nursing special education or a related field and have a minimum of one year of supervised experience working with seniors and/or people living with disabilities; OR
  • In lieu of degree have a minimum of four years of direct experience related to the delivery of social services to seniors and/or people living with disabilities and longterm care needs in community settings; OR
  • Be a current IRIS Consultant in good standing who has received and exemption from meeting these criteria by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
• Have a strong commitment to enabling people to be in control of their lives.
• Have a strong commitment to support peoples opportunities to live meaningful lives as valued citizens friends and neighbors.
• Capacity to support Participants to meet required IRIS policies and procedures.
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a creative flexible empowered ICA Team.
• Capacity to use and apply smartphone tablet and related technology.
• Computer skills are also required as operation of certain software programs will be necessary.
• Considerable experience and knowledge of human behavior dynamics of groups interpersonal relations negotiation and social interaction.
• Willing to serve participants regardless of race ethnicity demographic and culture in the participants community.
• Ability to organize and plan work effectively and strong organizational skills are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

The incumbent of this position must have a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 3050.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Required Experience:

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