[Remote] IRIS Consultant (Milwaukee, WI & Mequon, WI)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Molina Healthcare is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of people with long-term health care needs. They are seeking an IRIS Consultant to build relationships with participants in the Wisconsin IRIS Program, helping them navigate resources and develop customized plans to achieve their long-term care goals. 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 Skills • 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 Benefits • Competitive benefits and compensation package Company Overview • Molina Healthcare is a healthcare company that specializes in government-sponsored healthcare programs for families and individuals. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Long Beach, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Molina Healthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 47 in 2025, 45 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 31 in 2022, 35 in 2021, 55 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job