Join MILC’s team to make a difference by helping individuals with disabilities self-direct their long-term health care services as an Include Respect I Self-Direct (IRIS) Consultant (IC). As an IC you will help participants navigate the Medicaid Long-Term Care program by connecting them to community resources. Through those connections, together you will develop a plan for achieving participants goals related to their health, safety, housing, transportation, etc.

We are currently looking for a full-time, home-based IC to serve Fond du Lac, Winnebago, and Manitowoc counties. While this is a work-at-home position, it does require meeting participants in their homes and within the community. Duties may involve assessing participants residences on all levels, which may involve stairwells, to make observations of home environments. Ability to travel within the IRIS Consultant Agency (ICA) service area and statewide required. Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, provide proof of auto liability insurance meeting agency minimum limits and be able to meet agency driving standards or an alternate effective means of transportation required.

Individuals with a social/human services or related background that reside in Fond du Lac or surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

Occasional staff meetings will require in-person attendance in the Stevens Point office. Employees must be available via phone/computer for regular scheduled check-ins.

Under the general supervision of the ICA Program Director the IC is responsible for providing ongoing support and assistance to participants to ensure their health and safety.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

DUTIES include but not limited to:

Provide orientation to new participants and inform them of their rights and responsibilities.

Complete necessary paperwork, answer questions, and educate participants on how to read and interpret their monthly budget reports.

Assist participants in identifying their long-term support needs, desired goals, and outcomes through informal or natural supports.

Accurately complete and submit to Department of Health Services (DHS) all required forms, assessments and documentation for review and approval as indicated by the IRIS program policies and procedures.

Assure program quality through various quality management activities that are carried out in partnership with the participant and DHS to include but not limited to personal experience outcomes, provider qualifications, participant emergency and back-up plan, critical incident reporting and service plan and budget monitoring.

Meet regularly to ensure participants outcomes are being met while staying within the IRIS budget and within the requirement of the IRIS program determined by DHS.

Maintain positive working relationship with ICA staff, outside agencies, and service providers to ensure effectiveness of services provided.

Attends all ICA and DHS trainings, conferences and meetings as requested and required.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

18 years or older required.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education, or a closely related field REQUIRED AND have one (1) year of supervised experience working with seniors and/or people living with disabilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to become certified as a Long-Term Care Functional Screener (LTCFS) through completion of the Department of Health Services (DHS) web-based clinical certification

Completion of all required IRIS orientation and training courses

Understanding of IRIS philosophy and other Long-Term Care programs and the principles of self-direction, responsible financial management, and person-centered planning processes

Understanding of ICA services including behavior management, risk and needs assessments, service plan development and identification and reporting of critical incidents of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and fraud

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook email, Teams, online portals, and internet

Competence in applicable areas of the Wisconsin Self-Directed Information Technology System (WISITS) and DHS SharePoint sites

Knowledge of community resources

Comfortable working with a diverse population and varied personal situations

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidential information including but not limited to financial data and consumer information.

Ability to pass a periodic WI Caregiver Background Check including Department of Justice Criminal Record Check

BENEFITS:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, paid holidays, 401K plan, paid training, paid time off package, sick days, mileage reimbursement, bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and AFLAC. Company issued laptop and cell phone.

HOW TO APPLY:

ALL applicants are required to complete a MILC application. The MILC application can be printed from our website at www.milc-inc.org; obtained by calling 715-344-4210, ext. 222 or email request.

Submit resume with cover letter and completed MILC application via email, fax, or mail.

Mail to:

ATTN: Shawn Serafin, HR Director

MILC

3262 Church Street

Stevens Point, WI 54481

sserafin@milc-inc.org

Fax: 715-344-4799

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• supervised experience with seniors/people with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• WI Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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