Job Purpose: 

This professional position is responsible for providing ongoing support and assistance to participants enrolled in the IRIS program.  The role of the IRIS Consultant (IC) is to assist participants in self-directing services that will meet their long-term care goals and life outcomes.  These services are provided through a community-based network of supports chosen by the participant.  This is a work-from-home position.

Essential Job Functions:

(Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

Completes home visits and phone contacts in accordance with DHS guidelines to assist participants with self-directing services and to ensure the health and safety of participants. Travels in a three-hour radius on a regular basis and farther distances between regions when needed to provide coverage for other ICs. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of Individual Support and Services Plans (ISSP), Critical Incident Reports (CIR), Notice of Actions (NOA), and all other required forms, assessments, and documentation as indicated by IRIS program policies and procedures. If candidate has a bachelor’s degree or higher, is responsible for completing the Long Term Care Functional Screen (LTCFS) certification and completing annual and rescreens for their participant caseload. Participates in ongoing training and education related to the LTCFS. Directs collaboration between participants, natural supports, service providers, community resources, and others to assist participants in meeting their life outcomes. Provides assistance to other ICs during times of absences and provides training to new ICs as needed. Works effectively with participants in maintaining financial eligibility by keeping record of when Medicaid reviews are due and by assisting participants in completing forms, making copies of verification items, and submitting paperwork to the Income Maintenance (IM) department. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled phone conferences and face-to-face team meetings as required by the Regional Supervisor. Attends all DHS and CFI required orientation and trainings. Partners with the quality department to develop appropriate measures in support of program outcomes. Performs special assignments and or projects as assigned.