What are the responsibilities and job description for the IRIS Consultant - Bilingual Spanish position at Lutheran Social Services?
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
Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid Role)
Full-Time | 40 hrs/week | 8 AM - 5 PM
Bilingual Spanish Preferred
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's GROWING Team 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 Milwaukee area, and will also travel into surrounding areas.
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
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility support navigating PSLF
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending (Health & Dependent Care)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off 10 Paid Holidays
- 403B Retirement Contribution
- Annual Raises
- Calm Wellness App - Premium Access
- Early Earned Wage Access (UKG Wallet)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Service Awards & Recognition
- A minimum of a Bachelor's 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 4 years of direct experience in social services with seniors or individuals with disabilities OR Current IRIS Consultant in good standing with DHS exemption
- Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Russian, or other languages is a plus!
- Strong commitment to participant autonomy and meaningful living
- Comfortable with smartphones, tablets, and computer systems
- Knowledge of human behavior, social interaction, and community resources
- Willingness to serve diverse populations with respect and empathy
- Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
- Satisfactory driving record per LSS Driver Safety Procedure
- Ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements
- Bilingual Spanish Preferred
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).
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