Long Term Care Functional Screener (Must Reside in Milwaukee)

Must Reside in Milwaukee

The Long Term Care Functional Screener, under direction of the Program Manager, performs professional work involving the administration of Long Term Care Functional Screens (LTCFS) to participants enrolled in the IRIS (Include, Respect, I- Self Direct) program, in order to establish a level of care and functional eligibility for all publicly funded long-term care programs serving adults in Wisconsin. As a member of an ICA (IRIS Consultant Agency) Team partner with individuals receiving long-term care supports and services to understand and develop what is possible and desirable in their lives.

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

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, caregivers, service providers, volunteers, community agencies and the public.
• Promotes positive communication and support within the screen team and provides consultation with Connections IRIS consultants regarding LTCFS procedures and budgets.
• Administration of LTC FS annually and/or when rescreens are requested.
• Coordination and data collection of LTC FS renewals.
• Provides highly effective support and assistance to enable individuals to understand and meet requirements to obtain and maintain funding for support and services through IRIS
• 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 peer mentoring, learning, and mutual support to others within the team.
• Participates in staff meetings, and if collaboration is needed regarding eligibility/ineligibility for a rescreen.
• Works to strengthen connections within neighborhoods and communities that may strengthen mutual support and caring among individuals they serve, their neighbors and other citizens.
• Maintains case records in compliance with agency, state and federal standards
• Prepares written reports and may testify in court in evidentiary hearings, contested cases and annual court reviews.
• Insures the proper administration of required documentation for federal and state funding sources.
• Establish and maintains effective working relationships through consultation and coordination with other partnering agencies such as Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) and Medical Assistance Personal Care (MAPC) agencies.
• Record keeping including regional LTCFS spreadsheets, referral tracking sheets, verification of vital information and screen data
• Participate in training and mentoring of new screeners
• May perform professional work involving the coordination of Long-Term Care Functional Screen (LTCFS) team liaison responsibilities with the Department of Health Services (DHS), IRIS consultants and other related agencies in order to establish and maintain high quality screening services.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education or a related field or an equivalent combination of education is required.
• A Minimum of one year of experience completing LTCFS with seniors and/or people living with disabilities is preferred.
• Has and is able to maintain a valid Certification of a Long-Term Care Functional Screen.
• Have a strong commitment to enabling people to be in control of their lives.
• Have a strong commitment to support people’s opportunities to live meaningful lives as valued citizens, friends, and neighbors.
• Capacity to support individuals served to meet required IRIS policies and procedures in ways that maximize administrative ease.
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a creative, flexible, empowered ICA/Functional Screen Team.
• Capacity to use and apply smartphone, tablet and related technology.
• Considerable knowledge of human behavior, dynamics of groups, interpersonal relations, negotiation and social interaction.
• Considerable knowledge of social problems and their effects on individuals.
• Ability to organize and plan work effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role
• Has and is able to maintain a valid Certification of a Long-Term Care Functional Screen.

TRAVEL:

· Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 70%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote