Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence is located on thirty-eight acres of property in beautiful Thompson, CT. Thompson is centrally located, 25 minutes south of Worcester, MA and 40 minutes west of Providence, RI. The program serves 33 adolescents with developmental disabilities who range in age from 10-21. Our program specializes in working with youth who have experienced complex trauma. Our clinical model is grounded in a trauma informed framework called ARC. Ongoing professional development opportunities are available agency wide in a variety of human services topics. This is an excellent opportunity to further your skills and career with a rewarding and complex population. We are currently looking for a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) to join our team. In this position, your responsibilities will include scheduling and transporting student’s to medical appointments, reporting appointment findings to the nursing team, filing, ordering supplies, providing health education and teaching children about healthy lifestyle habits, and administer medication as needed. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! 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). Experience in a mental health, residential or medical setting with adolescents preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of basic Microsoft computer systems and Internet capabilities. Maintains valid driver’s license. At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students! Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123