Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA; Human Services Support Specialist

Working Title:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Support Specialist

Job Class:
Human Services Support Specialist

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/10/2026
• Closing Date: 10/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  St Peter / Forensic Nursing Home C
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift (Days/ Evenings)
• Days of Work:
  Varies; includes weekends and holidays.
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $25.18 - $32.23 / hourly; $52,575 - $67,296 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Forensic Nursing Home
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Working Title:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Support Specialist

Job Class:
Human Services Support Specialist

Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/10/2026
• Closing Date: 10/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  St Peter / Forensic Nursing Home C
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift (Days/ Evenings)
• Days of Work:
  Varies; includes weekends and holidays.
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $25.18 - $32.23 / hourly; $52,575 - $67,296 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Forensic Nursing Home
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Candidates may qualify for a hiring bonus up to $2,500!!!

The Forensic Nursing Home (FNH) is a licensed facility that provides full nursing care for individuals who are on medical release from prison, or who are currently residing at the Forensic Mental Health Program, or from the Minnesota Sex Offender program. We are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health and focus on providing compassionate care that respects each resident's unique background and past trauma.

The Forensic Nursing Home is seeking compassionate and dedicated CNA’s to provide high quality, patient centered care under the direction of licensed nursing staff.

• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Monitoring residents physical and mental health
  
  Maintaining a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment

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

• Prior healthcare experience
• Valid driver's license
• High School diploma or General Education Diploma
• Experience collaborating across diverse backgrounds and cultures

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment 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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