Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Justice Resource Institute•Thompson, CT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence, located in Thompson, CT, serves 33 adolescents aged 10-21 with developmental disabilities. The program specializes in working with youth who have experienced complex trauma, utilizing a trauma-informed framework called ARC. This role offers ongoing professional development opportunities and is an excellent chance to enhance skills while working with a rewarding and complex population.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older
Currently certified as a CT CNA
Ability to obtain CT DCF medication administration certification
A valid driver’s license
Ability to be certified in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid
Ability to be certified in Building Communities of Care (verbal de-escalation and physical intervention)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of basic Microsoft computer systems and Internet capabilities
Maintains valid driver’s license
Background and driving record checks will be performed

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mental health, residential or medical setting with adolescents preferred

Responsibilities

Scheduling and transporting students to medical appointments
Reporting appointment findings to the nursing team
Filing
Ordering supplies
Providing health education and teaching children about healthy lifestyle habits
Administering medication as needed

Benefits

Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English
Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees
Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
401K matched up to $800 a year
Pension after 5 years of employment
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year
Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
Access to employee engagement groups
Self-care resources
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year