Resident Treatment Technician

State of Iowa; Woodward (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Resident Treatment Technician at Woodward Resource Center. This full-time role offers a chance to directly impact the lives of individuals in the community through training and support. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and retirement options, making it a fulfilling career choice in healthcare.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a nursing or therapeutic assistant in healthcare.
• Ability to work with intellectually disabled or mentally ill individuals.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct training to individuals in various work settings.
• Assist with documentation and community outings.
• Ensure compliance with ICF/IID regulations.

Skills

Direct Training

Documentation

Community Support

Education

Post high school education in nursing or social sciences

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Resident Treatment Technicianto join our team! This is a full-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career path where every day is a chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Look no further! WRC is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Vocational Department and play a vital role in supporting individuals in our community to live their best lives.

As part of the WRC team, you'll:

• Provide direct training to individuals in a work setting. Work in a variety of work/activity areas as needed. Instruct, lead, direct, and monitor work tasks for Individuals to ensure quality work.
• Assure all monies, receipts, and documentation of vocational/leisure transactions are completed per established procedures.
• Assist with community outings and large group activities on campus.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ensure documentation is completed as required.
• Assist at houses as needed following all Intermediate Care Facility/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) regulations and WRC policies.
• Attend department meetings for the purpose of communication, presenting problem areas for discussion, planning, and coordination of activities.
• Embrace other duties as assigned.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

WRC prepares and supports individuals to live in the community of their choice.This facility is a great place to develop or continue your healthcare career if you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, supporting individuals by working as part of their interdisciplinary team, and helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans to meet specific support needs, preferences, and goals. The facility provides a range of services that include being anICF/IID, daily supported community living, consultations/training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance in learning prosocial behavior and personal accountability.

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Woodward Highlights

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.

Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Wells Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Experience equal to eighteen months of full time work as a nursing or therapeutic assistant in a health care facility or other facility for the intellectually disabled, mentally ill, elderly, physically ill or disabled;

OR

any equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of post high school education (thirty semester hours or equivalent academic units) with an emphasis in nursing and/or the social or behavioral sciences for one year of experience to a maximum substitution of one year.

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