This is a temporary non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Human Services - Mental Health Institute (Cherokee).

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 Temporary Laundry Worker 1 to join the team at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI). While the position does provide opportunity for growth, this temporary appointment is limited to less than 780 hours per fiscal year.

Job duties include laundry as well as housekeeping responsibilities. Laundry is done in a commercial laundry setting and includes operation of commercial washers and dryers, weighing loads, selecting correct settings for different laundry types, folding of all laundry and delivery of laundry to areas of the hospital. Housekeeping duties include mopping, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing and general cleaning of both patient and non-patient areas throughout the hospital. They also include trash collection and completion of disinfecting procedures. The successful candidate should be hard working, courteous, punctual and have a keen eye for detail. This position does not offer benefits and has flexible scheduling.
If you enjoy helping adults, children, and families connect with mental health and disabilities services and long-term care and treatment then this could be a great environment for you.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults, adolescents and children in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling and activities therapies might be included as well.

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.

Cherokee Highlights

CMHI is located in Cherokee, Iowa, a city of approximately 5,000 located in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River that winds through town, providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks for things like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”

Cherokee is 1 hour from Sioux City, 2 hours from Omaha, and 2 ½ hours from Des Moines. Des Moines is home to Wells Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts), and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest public skate venue. Additionally, Des Moines has one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs and Iowa Wolves. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.

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.

No specific education or experience is required.