Resident Treatment Technician

About the role

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 Technician to join our team. This is a full-time position with a Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule and opportunity for advancement, growth, and development. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.