Social Services Consultant
Northshore Home Health Care · North Lake, WI · Yesterday
On-siteConsultingFull-time
About the role
The IRIS Consultant supports adults, older adults, and individuals with disabilities through Wisconsin's IRIS Program.
Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships with participants
- Develop and update individualized IRIS Support and Services Plans
- Conduct monthly contacts and quarterly in-person visits
- Promote participant choice, independence, and community involvement
- Monitor health, safety, and program outcomes
- Educate clients on IRIS eligibility and resources
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and ADRCs
- Maintain accurate case documentation and compliance
- Assist with functional screens
- Work independently within a support team
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in social services or related fields with at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or older adults
- Four or more years of relevant experience
- Current IRIS Consultants in good standing or those with Wisconsin DHS exemption are also eligible
Preferred Skills
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Disability services
- Long-term care
- Social work
- Community-based services
- Medicaid programs
- Behavioral health
- Person-centered planning
- Strong communication
- Cultural awareness
- Proficiency with technology
- Bilingual candidates, especially in Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Russian, ASL, or other community languages, are encouraged to apply
Key Duties
- Develop participant plans
- Promote self-direction
- Monitor safety
- Educate clients
- Collaborate with partners
- Ensure documentation accuracy
Requirements
- Travel required
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Compliance with safety standards
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness