Spurwink is looking for a Direct Support Professional - Development Trainer to join our team in Lewiston! The CNA/DT provides supervision, mentoring, and coaching for the DSP's and CNA's on their shifts. This position provides oversight to ensure that active treatment and self-care activities and other household tasks occur as prescribed by the PCP. A successful candidate must be a CNA. The DT-CNA Coordinator's primary focus is the CNA schedule. The DT-CNA Coordinator would work with DTC-HR to cover time off requests or leaves of absence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or G.E.D. Must complete CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment. It is required that they will participate in designated in-service training programs and ongoing training is required. Basic computer / word processing skills are required. Previous experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred.
- Must be a CNA with 30 credit hours toward an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 40 hours in-service training; or
- CNA and a 1-year certificate and 40 hours in-service training; or
- CNA and Associates Degree in a related field; or
- CNA and 4 years full-time related experience with 160 hours of in-service training, at least 40 of which were in the last year and High School Diploma.
- All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
Must be able to go up and downstairs, bend, lift, push, and pull. Provide physical restraints if needed, be able to use mechanical lifts, and wheelchair tie-downs in vans if applicable.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
- Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location(s)
Lewiston, ME, USA
Salary Range
$24.00-$27.00