Consultant Name | Susan Espeseth Shepardson | |
Company Name | TMG | |
Phone Number | 844-864-8987 | |
IRISinfo@tmgwisconsin.com |
Work History (starting with most recent)
Name of Agency | Date of Employment | Job Title |
TMG | 5/22/2017 | IRIS Consultant |
Care ResponsibilitiesYour TMG IRIS consultant is your partner as you create a plan that meets your needs and stays within your IRIS budget. Your TMG IRIS consultant can connect you to resources in your area, and will be a great source of information for any questions you have about the IRIS program. In a self-directed program like IRIS, you decide who provides your support and services and when they happen. You may have natural support from people in your life, or you may choose to purchase the support you need from an agency or someone that you hire directly. Your TMG IRIS consultant will be there to talk through these decisions with you, and will help you put a plan in place that reflects your choices. |
Educational Background |
Name of Institution | Major/Degree | Degree Obtained | Date Obtained |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Bachelor of Arts - Psychology | Yes | 8/1/1981 |
University of Houston | Elementary Education | No | |
University of Houston | Chemical Dependency Counselor | No |
Credentials |
Name of Certification / Accreditation | Certifying Agency | Date Certification was Obtained |
Social Work Training Certificate | Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services | 12/1/2016 |
Functional Screener | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | 10/1/2016 |
Specialties (e.g., working with autism, the elderly, employment for people with disabilities or youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology)Prior to joining TMG, I’ve had a long and rich 30-plus year career as a caseworker in Vilas county, as well as in Houston and near Charlotte, NC, helping people with developmental and physical disabilities, as well as older adults. I have a lot of experience navigating Medicaid waiver programs. Having been a TMG IRIS Consultant for five years now, I continue to love building relationships with the people I partner with and helping them find ways to achieve their goals. I consider myself an out-of-the-box thinker when it comes to helping others. |
County/Region I'm familiar withForest, Oneida, Vilas |
Languages or Communication SkillsEnglish |
I'm comfortable with pets in the homeYes |
More about me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
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WI DHS/DLTC/F-01486 (04/2015)