IRIS Consultant: Case Manager for Independent Living

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI; Eleva (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Mileage Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO

EAP

Annual wage increases

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) is hiring an IRIS Consultant to support adults, older adults, and individuals with disabilities through Wisconsin's IRIS program. This hybrid, full-time role involves coordinating services, building relationships, and promoting self-determination for participants in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

The IRIS Consultant will handle care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with ADRCs and healthcare providers while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with supervised experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities
• Four (4) or more years of direct experience providing services to older adults or individuals with disabilities
• Current IRIS Consultant in good standing with a Wisconsin DHS-approved exemption

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with IRIS participants
• Create and update individualized IRIS Support and Services Plans
• Conduct monthly contacts and quarterly in-person visits
• Promote participant choice, self-direction, independence and community inclusion
• Monitor health, safety and program outcomes
• Educate about IRIS enrollment requirements, eligibility and resources
• Collaborate with ADRCs, healthcare providers and service providers
• Maintain accurate case documentation and timely reporting
• Assist with annual Long-Term Care Functional Screens
• Work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Disability services

Long-term care

Social work

Aging services

Community-based services

Healthcare navigation

Family support services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Special Education, Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Healthcare Administration, or related field

4+ years direct experience with older adults or disabilities

Current IRIS Consultant in good standing with Wisconsin DHS exemption

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) is hiring an IRIS Consultant to support adults, older adults, and individuals with disabilities through Wisconsin's IRIS program. This hybrid, full-time role involves coordinating services, building relationships, and promoting self-determination for participants in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

The IRIS Consultant will handle care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with ADRCs and healthcare providers while maintaining