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Working Title: Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA)/Human Services Support Specialist(HSSS)-CNA Training Provided

Agency: Human Services Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 3/15/2024

• Closing Date : 6/27/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Forensic Nursing Home

• Work Shift: Rotating Shift (Includes day and evening hours) OR Night Shift

• Work Hours : 6:00am- 2:30pm and 2:00pm-10:30pm or 10:15pm-6:15am

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.33 - $29.87 / hourly

• Job Class Option : Certified Nursing Assistant

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME

• Work Area : Forensic Nursing Home - St Peter

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Nursing Home team within the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) / Forensic Services division.

The Forensic Nursing Home is located on the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center campus in St. Peter, MN. The Forensic Nursing Home is Minnesota’s only state-operated nursing home, the facility provides a secure, licensed nursing home setting for individuals who are civilly committed.

Job Responsibilities:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Human Services Support Specialist (HSSS) is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides direct care, treatment, support, and leisure activities to residents at the Forensic Nursing Home.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position include:

• Providing 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 supporting residents as necessary including assisting in meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, and personal care activities, emergency intervention and providing general resident supervision

• Addressing crisis situations that present a risk to the health and safety of residents (e.g., CPR, first aid, emergency physical intervention)

• Using non-physical intervention strategies (e.g., negotiation, active listening, redirection) whenever possible to address behavioral crisis and potential behavioral crisis

• Maintaining a clean safe working environment

• Transporting residents, if needed

No prior healthcare experience or certification is necessary. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program is offered free of charge to employee‘s hired at the Forensics Nursing Home. The training will provide employees the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel. Employees will learn everything from basic nursing skills to patient communication, all while working alongside experienced professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.

REFERENCE CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants may be required to provide documentation to demonstrate proof of education if required for the position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.