Treatment Program Manager

State of Iowa•Woodward - 50276 - Boone County, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
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.
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).
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.