Treatment Program Manager

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Woodward (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Treatment Program Manager to join our Habilitation Services team.

This full-time role features a non-fixed, variable schedule and requires leading an interdisciplinary team to provide assessments, interventions, strategies, and supports for individuals to live in the most integrated setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in a professional discipline related to human care and treatment, a human service field, or equivalent licensure/experience.
• Experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred; licensure may apply per state law.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities for an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated, interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and support individuals in the most integrated setting.
• Monitor service implementation, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise staff and administer policies; train supervisors and assign caseloads.
• Collaborate to define, measure, and improve quality of services and outcomes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary leadership

Program supervision

Data monitoring

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Treatment Program Manager to join our Habilitation Services team! This is a full-time position with a non-fixed, variable schedule.

What You'll Do

• Leadership: Lead and direct an integrated, interdisciplinary team process to provide adequate, appropriate, and timely assessments, interventions, strategies, and supports that effectively address an Individual’s needs, assisting that Individual to live in the most integrated setting.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor implementation of services, supports, and interventions through direct observation, participation and review of documentation. Report analysis of trends and corrective action needed/due and ensure implementation of proactive and prevention interventions.
• Supervision: Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff. Administer personnel and related policies and procedures. Oversee the work of Resident Treatment Supervisors and train them in the supervision of active treatment programs by assigning caseloads, advising on methods, reviewing written records, and providing feedback on work performed.
• Team Collaboration: Maintain close contact with staff to define, measure, and improve quality of services, implement quality initiatives in their respective area, and assess outcomes and the efficiency of quality efforts.

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 an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/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. For more info about WRC: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/woodward-resource-center

Benefits Of Joining WRC

• 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.

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 Casey’s Center (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 these 10 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).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Selectives

Selective 580-Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Applicant must meet federal requirements for being a QIDP – Registration as a Nurse or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a concentration of study in a human services area (e.g., Psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, etc.) and at least one year of direct hands‑on experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in a professional discipline related to provision of human care and treatment, a human service field, a field of study related to basic human care needs, human behavior, human skill development, humans and their cultural behavior, the human condition, or any other study related to basic human care needs and experience equal to one year of full time work with persons with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities; OR licensure as a doctor of medicine or osteopathy or as a registered nurse and experience equal to one year of full-time work with persons with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities.

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Licensure or temporary licensure by the State of Iowa is required where applicable under state law (occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, speech pathology, doctor of medicine or osteopathy and registered nurse).
• Among the acceptable degrees: occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology, audiology, sociology, education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, speech, communication, gerontology, counseling, human development, recreation, special education, anthropology, literature, art, dance, and music. Experience is applicable to work before or after the required degree.
• At the time of interview, applicants referred to Glenwood and Woodward State Hospital-Schools will be assessed to determine if they meet federal employment requirements as published in the Federal Register, Section 20 CFR 483.430.
• Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.