North Dakota State Hospital - Jamestown, ND - CNA/Direct Care Associate

No experience required; on-site training provided. 

Pay rate starting at $20.00 per hour for current licensed CNAs (full-time only) / $18.00 per hour for non-certified 

As a Direct Care Associate you will connect with North Dakota State Hospital clients to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent. 

Each day, you will assist with daily living activities including personal hygiene tasks and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Also, you will model effective communication and socialization interactions as well as teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies. You will observe and monitor individuals’ condition, documenting and reporting any changes in well-being. In addition, you will assist the individuals identify their goals for recovery, learning, and practicing new skills, and what is important for them. 

You will thrive in this position, if you are an empathetic individual and have a passion for teaching individuals life skills and how to overcome barriers that may be present in their lives. 

To be considered for this position you must have a high school diploma or GED. Experience providing direct care to special populations is preferred. We will provide CNA training onsite if not currently certified. 

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About HHS: The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH), located in Jamestown, is a specialized psychiatric hospital that serves the whole state. Services focus on psychiatric rehabilitation, residential substance use disorders treatment, and residential treatment for sexually dangerous individuals. 

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.

If invited for interview, please be prepared to share at least two work samples.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Darla Dreher at ddreher@nd.gov or at 701.253.3841.

Employing Unit: ND HHS –NDSH

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.