IRIS Consultant - Wausau / Merrill Area

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and / or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Now Hiring : IRIS Consultant

Wausau & Merrill, WI (Hybrid Role)

Full-Time | 40 hrs / week | 8 AM - 5 PM

Travel Required (30-50%)

Benefit Eligible

Are you passionate about empowering others to live independently and direct their own care? Join Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan as an IRIS Consultant and help individuals shape meaningful lives through the IRIS Program ( Include, Respect, I Self-Direct ).

As part of our ICA Team, you'll work in a social services capacity to support participants in maintaining autonomy, ensuring health and safety, and navigating long-term care services. This role will be based out of the Wausau / Merrill area, and will also travel into surrounding areas including Lincoln, Oneida, and Langlade counties.

What You'll Do

• Build trusting relationships with participants
• Assist in developing IRIS Support and Services Plans
• Maintain monthly contact and quarterly visits
• Help participants understand and maintain IRIS eligibility
• Connect with local agencies and ADRCs to expand service options
• Document all contacts and visits in required systems within 2 business days
• May conduct annual Long-Term Care Functional Screens
• Work independently while collaborating with a supportive ICA team

Perks & Benefits

Qualifications

Requirements

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help individuals lead empowered, self-directed lives through the IRIS Program!

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor Degree of Hum. Serv. or Related Field (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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