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Job Opportunity at Anne Carlsen Center

Our mission is to make independence a gift for all. Anne Carlsen Center is a non-profit organization providing supports and services for individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Join us in our mission to make independence a gift to those in your community!

Eligible for a $1000 sign on bonus!

Location: Jamestown, ND

Shift: Weekdays and Weekends (Varying Hours)

Job Schedule: Full Time and Part Time

Weekly Hours: 4-40

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform supervised tasks related to the delivery of health and personal cares, therapeutic, educational, behavioral, recreational, and leisure activities for the children and young adults at Anne Carlsen. The position contributes to and assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for completing specific procedures and duties to implement the overall ISP/IEP, positive behavior support plan and nursing care plan. This position is supervised by licensed nurses, Home Life Operations Manager and Supervisors, the teachers and/or therapist the position is assigned to in order to complete their responsibilities. The position is also required to complete the certified nursing assistant course within 6 months of employment and complete the certified medication assistant training if required.

Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Valid North Dakota Drivers License

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Prior completion of DD modules
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
• 2 years' experience as DSP and/or CNA
• High School Diploma

Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
• Assurity Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Employee Events
• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!

Employment with the Anne Carlsen Center is contingent upon passing our mandatory drug test, background checks, I-9 document verification, and compliance to our mandatory flu policy. Anne Carlsen is a drug-free, tobacco-free work environment.

Anne Carlsen is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.