Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) - Part-time
Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) - Part-time The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022, to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
We are seeking a Resident Treatment Worker to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI).
This is a part-time position with an available shift differential of $0.
90 per hour for second shift and $1.
00 per hour for third shift, and opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.
A Resident Treatment Worker provides direct care to patients and routinely escorts patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation and other activities within the institution.
Specialized duties may be assigned by the shift supervisor 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.
An RTW performs essential safety functions including but not limited to being present on and observing the patient wards, monitoring the tone and milieu 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 respectable skills in language, behavior, attitude and personal interactions.
IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services.
If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, health coverage, mental health treatment, disabilities services and long- term care, then this is a great opportunity for you.
We have a great total compensation package, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability InsuranceFor additional information on benefits click here.
Please Note:
Under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date.
Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment or other services for the facility and/or its clients.
Independence HighlightsIMHI is in Independence, Iowa, 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 home of 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 EmployerHHS 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.
No specific education or experience is required.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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.
Recommended Skills Medicaid Medical Emergency Medicare Recreation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are seeking a Resident Treatment Worker to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI).
This is a part-time position with an available shift differential of $0.
90 per hour for second shift and $1.
00 per hour for third shift, and opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.
A Resident Treatment Worker provides direct care to patients and routinely escorts patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation and other activities within the institution.
Specialized duties may be assigned by the shift supervisor 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.
An RTW performs essential safety functions including but not limited to being present on and observing the patient wards, monitoring the tone and milieu 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 respectable skills in language, behavior, attitude and personal interactions.
IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services.
If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, health coverage, mental health treatment, disabilities services and long- term care, then this is a great opportunity for you.
We have a great total compensation package, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability InsuranceFor additional information on benefits click here.
Please Note:
Under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date.
Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment or other services for the facility and/or its clients.
Independence HighlightsIMHI is in Independence, Iowa, 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 home of 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 EmployerHHS 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.
No specific education or experience is required.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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.
Recommended Skills Medicaid Medical Emergency Medicare Recreation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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