Jane Ruh IRIS Consultant Senior
Jane Ruh is very excited to bring her direct experience and dedication to serving IRIS participants to her position as an IRIS consultant for Connections. She brings more than 20 years of work and personal experience to this position.
Work History
Date of Employment
- 11/22/2015
Job Title
- IRIS Consultant Senior
Educational Background
Name of Institution
- Pewaukee HighPewaukee High
Major/Degree
- HS DiplomaHS Diploma
Specialties
Working with nonverbal, elders, Hmong, Arabic, autism, assistive technology, durable medical equipment
County/Region I'm Familiar With
Kenosha, Milwaukee & Racine Counties
Languages or Communication Skills
English
I'm comfortable with pets in the home
Yes
More about me
I enjoy talking with and listening to each individualÕs story and finding out what is important to him or her. Also, I enjoy providing assistance to individuals with disabilities to help them lead more fulfilling lives and the best quality of life possible. I feel exhilarated when I can help individuals achieve their greatest goals and I have partnered with that person to achieve that goal. It is also wonderful to help a young woman or man to get connected with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, find their niche in the community, secure a job or continuing with school. ItÕs wonderful to see their smiles as they realize that their dreams and goals are becoming a reality. I embrace the self-direction aspect of the IRIS program, and am excited to help individuals to self-direct support and services as an IRIS consultant team member with Connections. I very much enjoy helping others, and am passionate about helping people with disabilities. I also enjoy finding resources for people to find their hidden talents and help improve their lives. I care about spending time getting to know people and have strong beliefs in people living their lives to the fullest and having control over how they want to live. I bring more than 20 years of work and personal experience as a mother of a nonverbal child with disabilities and a frail elder who lives in my home with the IRIS program helping her to meet her long-term goals. Prior to working as an IRIS consultant, I managed a staff of 13 within my home caring for my nonverbal quadriplegic son with very complex needs. In addition, I continue to support my mother who lives in my home helping her to meet her long-term care needs. I also helped special-needs adults find adult family home settings that fit their individual needs. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and grandchildre