IRIS Consultant Milwaukee County Area

Milwaukee WI (Hybrid)
Full-Time 40 Hours/Week Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Travel Required (30-50%)
Benefits Eligible

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) is seeking a compassionate organized and self-motivated IRIS Consultant to support adults older adults and individuals with disabilities through Wisconsins IRIS (Include Respect I Self-Direct) Program.

This position combines elements of case management care coordination social work disability services long-term care and community-based support to help participants maintain independence achieve personal goals and direct their own services.

As an IRIS Consultant you will build meaningful relationships with participants coordinate services promote self-determination and ensure health and safety while supporting participants in living the life they choose.

At LSS youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping individuals maintain control over their long-term care services and community involvement. Join a growing organization committed to dignity inclusion and person-centered support.

As an IRIS Consultant you will:

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with IRIS participants
• Assist participants in creating and updating individualized IRIS Support and Services Plans
• Conduct monthly participant contacts and required quarterly in-person visits
• Promote participant choice self-direction independence and community inclusion
• Monitor participant health safety and program outcomes
• Educate participants about IRIS enrollment requirements eligibility and available resources
• Collaborate with Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) healthcare providers community organizations and service providers
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within required systems
• Complete documentation within established compliance standards and timelines
• Assist with annual Long-Term Care Functional Screens when applicable
• Work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary support team

One of the following:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work Human Services Psychology Counseling Sociology Special Education Nursing Rehabilitation Services Healthcare Administration or a related field and at least one year of supervised experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities

OR

• Four (4) or more years of direct experience providing services to older adults or individuals with disabilities

OR

• Current IRIS Consultant in good standing with a Wisconsin DHS-approved exemption

Experience in any of the following is highly desirable:

• Case management
• Care coordination
• Disability services
• Long-term care
• Social work
• Human services
• Aging services
• Community-based services
• Medicaid waiver programs
• Behavioral health
• Independent living services
• Person-centered planning
• Healthcare navigation
• Family support services

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Proficiency with smartphones tablets and computer systems
• Commitment to participant rights dignity and self-determination
• Ability to serve diverse populations with cultural awareness and respect

Fluency in any of the following languages is highly valued:

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Arabic
• Russian
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Other languages commonly spoken in Wisconsin communities

LSS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wage Increases
• Calm Premium Wellness App
• UKG Wallet Early Wage Access
• Service Awards and Employee Recognition
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PSLF Education and Support Resources

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout Milwaukee and surrounding counties
• Satisfactory driving record consistent with LSS Driver Safety requirements
• Ability to meet organizational automobile insurance standards

If youre passionate about social services case management disability advocacy long-term care independent living healthcare coordination and helping people achieve their goals wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help individuals live empowered self-directed lives through Wisconsins IRIS Program.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).