Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Iowa has been awarded a grant that looks at environmental hazards and health equity for underserved communities. On August 28 and 29, the five grantee organizations and our Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representative came together for an initial meeting that included the creation of organization plans.

We are looking for individuals to join our Early Childhood Iowa team! These individuals will be dedicated to technical and family support with a systems thinking lens. This position will be responsible for developing, managing, and continuously improving all major components of ECI systems work including strategic plan implementation, capacity building, and program sustainability strategies. https://lnkd.in/esVeDKaF This role will provide technical assistance to ensure home visiting services are provided with fidelity and infused with quality. Candidates with direct experience in implementing family support home visitation services should apply. https://lnkd.in/eSiW2USs

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is looking to hire multiple candidates for numerous positions, including: Medicaid Dental Policy Program Manager (Job Number 25-00445) Program Planner 3 – Development Coordinator (Job Number 25-00467) Environmental Epidemiologist (Job Number 25-00467) Disability Services Case Manager (Social Worker 2) (Job Number 25-00470) Data Scientist (Epidemiologist) (Job Number 25-00475) Syndromic Surveillance Epidemiologist (Job Number 25-00476) See the full list of positions here: https://lnkd.in/e3ibyYD.

Governor Reynolds held a press conference this morning to announce the launch of the new Iowa Child Care Connect website. This website has a search function that uses Google mapping tools to help families find child care along their work routes. It will also help HHS gather data on child care needs throughout the state and predict future needs. Visit https://lnkd.in/eA6igrWf to learn more!

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking dedicated candidates for multiple positions, including: -Administrative Assistant -Secretary -Eligibility and Benefit Specialist -Social Work Associate -Child Protection Worker -Youth Services Worker Head to https://lnkd.in/e3ibyYD for more information and to apply!

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dedicated and hard-working professional to join the team as our new Medicaid Division Communications Specialist! You can find more information and apply here: https://bit.ly/IowaHHS

Come visit us in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair August 8 - 18!

Today Iowa HHS announced the new Behavioral Health Service System District Map that will take effect July 1, 2025! This map defines seven geographic service and planning areas that will support the full array of behavioral health needs in Iowa. We will be hosting a Virtual Behavioral Health Service System District Launch on Tuesday August 6 from 12:00-1:00pm. You can join the Virtual Launch with the information here: https://lnkd.in/gipEvd2z Learn more about the District Map Overview and Behavioral Health Service System https://lnkd.in/gz-2MgEb

We are thrilled to announce the first recipient of the Iowa HHS Employee of the Month recognition is Mike Kitzman. Mike is a Transformation Coordinator in the Bureau of Transformation within the Division of Administration.     Mike has built a trusting, collaborative, accountable and open relationship with our IT partners to keep our Google to Microsoft email migration project moving towards a successful outcome.     Mike takes feedback from all groups seriously and problem solves with peers to ensure that everyone walks away feeling supported and prepared. Mike truly exemplifies our Guiding Principles and sets a great example of how we should work across HHS to accomplish our goals.     Congratulations, Mike! Pictured: (left) Julia Webb, Transformation Bureau Chief, (middle) Mike Kitzman, Transformation Coordinator, (right) Elizabeth Matney, Division Director of Iowa Medicaid, Administration and Deputy Director of Iowa HHS

A major risk of invasive procedures is the introduction of germs leading to infection. Failure to properly disinfect medical devices or sterilize surgical instruments may lead to infections from contaminated medical equipment. This webinar will outline steps to be taken prior to disinfection of medical devices or sterilization of surgical instruments in a sterile processing department to ensure effective reprocessing for use on the next patient. This webinar, presented by the Iowa HHS and ECRI, is designed for Iowa’s frontline healthcare workers with a focus on those who interact in any capacity with persons seeking healthcare, including physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, and non- clinical staff. Speakers - Margaret Miller, BS, MT(ASCP)M, CIC, FAPIC, Infection Preventionist, ECRI - Katherine Lunt, MPH, MBA, CIC, HEM, Infection Preventionist, ECRI Register for this FREE webinar. Continuing education credits are available: https://lnkd.in/eWdwN7YW