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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI). This is a full-time position with HHS, and i n addition to the base pay rate, there is an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift. We also offer strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

An RTW provides direct care to patients as prescribed on the individual Treatment Plan and routinely escorts patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation, and other activities within the institution. Specialized duties and other responsibilities covering a variety of practical tasks essential for operation of the unit in order to maintain an efficient, clean and safe environment for patients and staff may be assigned as well.

Resident Treatment Workers perform essential safety functions including, but not limited to, being present on and observing the patient wards, monitoring the tone of each area to assist in maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment, identifying potential situations that need to be addressed, utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed, responding to and participating in emergency codes and conducting observation and/or security checks. The RTW is a role model for patients so should also exhibit good skills in language, behavior, attitude, and personal interactions.

IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services. If you enjoy helping people connect with adult, children and family services, health coverage, mental health treatment, disabilities services and long-term care, this is a great opportunity to consider.

We have a great total compensation package, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information)
• Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
• Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

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Independence Highlights

IMHI is in Independence, a city of approximately 6,000 located in scenic Northeast Iowa. The Wapsipinicon River flows through town offering many recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing. Independence is a progressive community sporting a newer public library, trails, and Cedar Rock state park which includes a Frank Lloyd Wright home.

Independence is 30 minutes from Waterloo/Cedar Falls home of the UNI Panthers, 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 1 hour from Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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 DHS 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 visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

No specific education or experience is required.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License or Chauffeurs License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.