Resident Treatment Worker

About the role

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking a Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) to join their team. This is a full-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development. There is an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift.

Responsibilities

• Routinely escorts patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation, and other activities within the institution.
• Performs specialized duties and other responsibilities covering a variety of practical tasks essential for the operation of the unit to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs essential safety functions including being present on and observing 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.
• Exhibits good skills in language, behavior, attitude, and personal interactions as a role model for patients.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

No specific education or experience is required. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Skills

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.

Benefits

Benefits of joining IMHI include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Retirement Plans (IPERS, RIC, and Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs

Pay

Base pay is offered, along with an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

Independence Highlights

IMHI 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 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.