Health Services Support Professional (PNA)

Viability, Inc.; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Dependent care FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pet-plan discount

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Life & AD&D insurance

403B employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Training resources

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Viability, Inc. is seeking a Health Services Support Professional (PNA/Personal Needs Assistant) for full-time hours in West Springfield and Springfield, MA. The role pays $22.00 per hour with a 35-hour workweek and a schedule from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

The Personal Needs Attendant assists members with ADL, supports independence, and participates in assessments while maintaining safety and quality of care. A valid driver’s license and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School/GED plus 1-year related experience and/or CNA training.
• One year of human service experience desired.
• Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Implement training procedures to increase independence in personal care and ADL.
• Attend to members’ first aid needs and participate in assessments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal

Teamwork

Reliability

Driver's license

Computer skills (Word, email)

Education

High School/GED + 1-year related experience or CNA training

1 year human service experience desired

Job description

Welcome! Thank you for exploring a career with us! Our team of 500+ dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.

**$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successfully completion of first 90 days) **

Position: Health Services Support Professional (PNA/Personal Needs Assistant) – Full-Time

Available Locations: West Springfield and Springfield, MA

Rate of Pay: $22.00 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule: 8:30am-3:30pm

Summary: The Personal Needs Attendant is responsible for assisting members with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills; implementing training procedures to assist members in increasing their independence in the areas of personal care and ADL; attending to members’ first aid needs; participating in member assessments and various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED plus 1-year related experience and/or CNA training.
• One year of human service experience desired.
• Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
• Must have a valid driver's license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal vehicle.
• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet

“Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 30 staff members were promoted within the agency to roles that supported their professional growth.”

Full-time Viability staff members are eligible for the following:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance plans.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account.
• Pet-plan discount program offered through Fetch.
• Company paid Long-term Disability insurance.
• Company paid Short-term Disability insurance. (NY & OK employees only)
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.

Benefits & Perks for all Viability staff members:

• Employer matched 403B contributions starting day 1 of employment.
• Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• 11 Paid Holidays a year.
• Access to training and professional development resources through our comprehensive online learning platform.
• Referral Incentive bonus. For every friend, family member, or previous co-worker you refer to join our Viability team, you will receive an incentive bonus for each successfully hired candidate!
• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
• Work-life balance.

Who We Are

Our team of 480 dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access.

Our Vision

Be a community of program participants and staff making inclusion and access of individuals with disabilities or disadvantages a way for people, businesses, and communities to succeed together.