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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES Iris Consultant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. 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 Provide thoughtful and effective services as an IRIS Consultant (IRIS = Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) to individuals directing their long-term care, supports and services. As a member of an ICA Team, partner with individuals receiving long-term care supports and services to understand and develop what is possible and desirable in their lives. Work in a Social Services capacity assisting Participants with maintaining their autonomy and independence and monitoring for health and safety. This is full-time (40 hours/week), benefit eligible, hybrid opportunity with hours between 8am-5pm with travel in and around the Milwaukee County area. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as identified by the ICA Team. Develops trusting relationships with individuals served by the ICA. Assists individuals to explore the ways in which IRIS can enable them to receive supports and services in their community to lead more fulfilling lives. Provides support and assistance to Participants to help them understand the IRIS Program and maintain eligibility for services. Works with Participants in the IRIS Program and the team the Participant chooses to create the required IRIS Support and Services Plan. Continually seeks to learn and to share better ways to enable those we serve to lead more fulfilling lives. Works as part of an ICA team to participate in hiring, peer mentoring, learning, and mutual support to others within the team. Connecting with local agencies and resources to build relationships that will help provide service options to participants and increase referrals; including relationships with ADRC\'s. Maintains required documentation to assure state requirements for quality markers are met in a manner that meets and exceed program... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E499C01786944546
