Consultant Name | Theresa Wonders-Tamez | |
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 | 10/9/2017 | 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-Madison | Bachelors of Arts – Social Welfare | Yes | 12/1/1991 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | Bachelors of Arts – Women's Studies | Yes | 12/1/1991 |
Credentials |
Name of Certification / Accreditation | Certifying Agency | Date Certification was Obtained |
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 coming to TMG, I worked for Catholic Charities as a support broker and support broker manager for more than 15 years. I have extensive experience coordinating services and supports for individuals with Intellectual disabilities and their teams of support, in Dane County. I’ve helped many people I’ve partnered with reach their goals in areas of community living, medical health, vocational needs, and more. I’ve also worked 12 years for REM Wisconsin, a residential agency, in several roles including a Live-In, Manager and Operations Director. This experience has given me great knowledge about residential services. In my career, I also have experience working with the elderly both in and out of nursing homes and with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. |
County/Region I'm familiar withDane |
Languages or Communication SkillsEnglish |
I'm comfortable with pets in the homeYes |
More about me
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WI DHS/DLTC/F-01486 (04/2015)