Molina Healthcare · 2 hours ago
IRIS Consultant (Milwaukee, WI, Glendale, WI, & S. Milwaukee, WI)
South Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$18.04/hr - $35.17/hr
2+ years expMolina Healthcare is seeking an IRIS Consultant to partner with individuals enrolled in the Wisconsin IRIS Program. This role involves building relationships, helping participants navigate their long-term care needs, and developing customized plans to achieve their personal goals.
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Responsibilities
Required to meet in person with the IRIS participant a minimum of four times per year, with one required annual visit in the home of the participant. Because IRIS is a self-directed program, it is important for ICs to be available upon the request of the participant
Responsible for providing program orientation to new participants. During this time, participants will learn their rights and responsibilities as someone enrolled in the IRIS program, including verifying legal documents, completing employee paperwork and the responsible use of public dollars
Explore a broad view of the participant's life, including goals, important relationships, connections with the local community, interest in employment, awareness of the Self-Directed Personal Care option, and back-up support plans
Assist participants in identifying personal outcomes and ensure those outcomes are being met on an ongoing basis, all while staying within the participant's IRIS budget and within the requirements of the IRIS program determined by the Department of Health Services (DHS)
Responsible for documenting all orientation and planning activities within the IRIS data system (WISITs) within 48 business hours of the visit with the participant
Research community resources and natural supports that will fit the individual outcomes for each participant and share that information with them as it becomes available
Responsible for documenting progress and changes as needed within the plan and the data system anytime a modification is requested by a participant
Budget Amendment or One-Time Expense paperwork may be required depending upon factors associated with the participant and their individual IRIS budget
Educate participants on how to read and interpret their monthly budget reports to ensure that participants operate within their budget. Being a liaison between the Fiscal Employer Agency and the IRIS Consultant Agency is also a large part of the position, which includes assisting participants with provider billing, seeking support brokers, tracking receipts, ensuring their workers are paid and mitigating areas of potential risk or conflicts of interest
Responsible to develop engaged and trusting relationships with participants and communicate program changes and compliance effectively
Responsible to maintain confidentiality and HIPPA compliance
Work collaboratively with other IRIS Consultant Agency staff in order to ensure a successful implementation of participants' plans
Attend in-person monthly team meetings with other ICs and their supervisor. In addition, weekly IC and IRIS Consultant Supervisor phone check-ins may occur, along with other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years experience in health care, preferably in care coordination, and at least 1 year of experience serving target groups of the IRIS program (adults with intellectual/physical disabilities or older adults), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Bachelor's degree in a social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education, or a closely related field (or four years of commensurate experience if no degree)
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law
Ability to develop positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, participants, providers, regulatory agencies and vendors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation
Demonstrated knowledge of long-term care programs
Familiarity with principles of self-determination
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
Ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work through challenging situations
Comfortable working within a variety of settings with ability to adjust style as needed to work with diverse populations, various personalities, and personal situations
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources
Proactive and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency
Company
Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare is a healthcare company that specializes in government-sponsored healthcare programs for families and individuals.
10001+ employees
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