Specialist, IRIS Eligibility Screening (Milwaukee County, WI)

TMG is seeking an Eligibility Screener with a background in human services, social work, healthcare, or case management to join our remote team. This role involves partnering with community members who use the TMG IRIS Consultant Agency, primarily through in-home visits. As an Eligibility Screener, you will complete the Adult Long-Term Care Functional Screens (LTC-FS) for participants of the Wisconsin IRIS program—a Medicaid long-term care option for older adults and people with disabilities. The position requires completing annual rescreens and change-in-condition screens to ensure program eligibility. Successful candidates are approachable, compassionate, and respectful of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Meets with IRIS participants face-to-face to complete the screening process.
• Completes the Adult Long-Term Care Functional Screen (LTC-FS) for IRIS participants according to Wisconsin’s instructions.
• Verifies screen results with IRIS Consultants, Medicaid Personal Care agencies, and physicians or the Social Security Administration as needed.
• Maintains high standards of documentation and program compliance while ensuring timely completion of screens.
• Participates in weekly team meetings, monthly All Screener Meetings, trainings, and testing to maintain screening skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare, preferably in care coordination, and 1 year of experience serving adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or older adults (or equivalent education/experience).
• Currently certified to conduct/administer the adult long-term care functional screens or able to pass Wisconsin’s certification modules (80% or higher on each) within the first week of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health or human services field (e.g., social work, psychology) or graduation from an accredited nursing school with an active, unrestricted Wisconsin RN license.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time-management abilities.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and independent work capabilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Proficient verbal, written, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former certification to conduct/administer adult Long-Term Care Functional Screening (LTCFS) in Wisconsin.

Pay

$19.84 - $38.69 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Schedule

5% travel required.