Human Svcs Support Specialist

About the Role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Human Services Support Specialist (HSSS) is part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides direct care, treatment, support, and leisure activities to residents at the Forensic Nursing Home, Minnesota’s only state-operated nursing home. The facility provides a secure, licensed nursing home setting for individuals who are civilly committed.

Responsibilities

• 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, and personal care activities, emergency intervention, and providing general resident supervision.
• Address crisis situations that present a risk to the 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• Preferred: CNA Certification.
• Preferred: Prior healthcare experience.
• Preferred: Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: High School diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Dedication to ensuring cultural responsiveness; preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

• Resume must clearly describe your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
• Reference and background checks will be conducted, including a criminal background check.
• Documentation of freedom from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test is required prior to employment; TB skin testing is not accepted.

Pay

$24.75 - $31.68 / hourly; $51,678 - $66,147 / annually.

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

Schedule

• Type: Full-time, unlimited (regular) position.
• Shift: Rotating shift (days of work vary).
• Telework Eligible: No.
• Travel Required: No.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.