Human Svcs Support Specialist​/CNA

Job Summary

Working Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Class: Human Services Support Specialist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job : 91545

Location: St. Peter

Telework Eligible: No

The Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Nursing Home team. The Forensic Nursing Home is Minnesota’s only state-operated nursing home, providing a secure, licensed nursing home setting for individuals who are civilly committed. DCT is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

• Provide care to residents in accordance with the plan of care and under the direction of a licensed nurse while maintaining a therapeutic working relationship with residents.
• Directly support residents as necessary, including assisting in meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, personal care activities, emergency intervention, and general resident supervision.
• Address crisis situations that present a risk to health and safety of residents (e.g., CPR, first aid, emergency physical intervention).
• Use non-physical intervention strategies (e.g., negotiation, active listening, redirection) whenever possible to address behavioral crisis and potential behavioral crisis.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Transport residents, if needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CNA Certification.

• CNA experience or healthcare experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
• REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
• Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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Direct Care and Treatment offers benefits including health insurance options, paid leave, holidays, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Eligibility varies by employment type, agency, funding, location, and tenure.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.