Long Term Care Functional Screener

Overview

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. LSS serves more than 125,000 clients annually and works on outpatient behavioral health management, adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs, and 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.

If this describes your mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Long-Term Care Functional Screener

Location:

Milwaukee, WI + Surrounding Counties

Schedule:

Full-Time | 40 hrs/week | Primarily M-F, 1st Shift

Travel:
Travel Required (Up to 80% | Some Overnight)

Benefit Eligible

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Long-Term Care Functional Screener to join our IRIS Consulting Team in Milwaukee, WI.

• Build trusting relationships with IRIS participants
• Administer Long-Term Care Functional Screens (LTC FS) annually or as needed
• Coordinate and document LTC FS renewals
• Provide guidance to help participants maintain funding eligibility
• Collaborate with ICA team members and community partners
• Participate in staff meetings and multidisciplinary conferences
• Prepare reports and may testify in hearings or reviews
• Ensure compliance with federal and state documentation standards
• Strengthen community connections to support participants

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending (Health & Dependent Care)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays
• 403B Retirement Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Service Awards & Recognition

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing, special education, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities
• Valid LTC FS Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Russian, or other languages is a plus
• Strong commitment to participant autonomy and meaningful living
• Comfortable with smartphones, tablets, and computer systems
• Knowledge of human behavior, social dynamics, and community resources
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Valid driver's license & reliable vehicle
• Satisfactory driving record (MVR check required)
• Must pass Caregiver Background Check
• Willingness to travel frequently (day trips + occasional overnight)

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and help individuals lead empowered, self-directed lives through the IRIS Program!

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Bachelor Degree of Hum. Serv. or Related Field (required)

LT Care Func. Screener (preferred)

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