IRIS Consultant

### ### **Now Hiring: IRIS Consultant** *Milwaukee, 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's GROWING Connection's program** as an **IRIS Consultant** and help individuals shape meaningful lives with IRIS (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 including Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Fond du Lac 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** - **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 ### **Qualifications** - 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 ### **Requirements** - Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation - Satisfactory driving record per LSS Driver Safety Procedure - Ability to meet LSS auto insurance 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).