Certified Nursing Assistant - Development Trainer-First Shift

Spurwink; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement with matching

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Career advancement

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Same day pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Development Trainer in Lewiston, ME. The role provides supervision, mentoring, and coaching for DSPs and CNAs, ensuring activities align with the PCP prescriptions and treatment plans.

The candidate must be a CNA with relevant in-service training and continued education. The DT-CNA Coordinator manages CNA scheduling and coordinates time-off coverage with HR.

Qualifications

• Must be a CNA with required ongoing training and education.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring capabilities.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, mentoring, and coaching for DSPs and CNAs on shifts.
• Oversee active treatment and self-care tasks as prescribed by PCP.
• Coordinate CNA scheduling with the DT-CNA Coordinator and HR.
• Assist with time-off coverage and leaves of absence.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mentoring and coaching

Supervision experience

Experience with developmentally dis,ed

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

CDS curriculum within 6 months

40 hours in-service training

Associate/Bachelor related field (optional)

Driver's license in good standing

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!!

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)

This sign-on bonus exclusively applies to new hires.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.