Are you interested in working with adults with intellectual disabilities? Join our team for a fun and rewarding career!

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (also known as a Resident Care Technician) at the Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC)! Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

Great Salary and Paid training provided!

• Starting pay is $18.82 per hour during training.
• After completion of training the pay is $23.82*
• $2,000 sign-on bonus!**
• Earn an exceptional State benefit package!

If you currently hold a CNA certification in the State of Wisconsin, please click here to apply to job announcement 6042.

The start date for the training for these positions is May 8th, 2023.

CNAs at SWC provide support and care for adults with intellectual and other disabilities. CNAs assist residents with day-to-day activities by following individualized care plans and documenting information in the electronic health record. They work cooperatively with others to promote a positive living environment.

Work Hours:

• We have a variety of vacancies, both full-time and part-time with most vacancies being on 2nd and 3rd shift. We have 8 and 12-hour shifts.
• Some holidays and every other weekend are required. You will be provided your permanent schedule midway through your training program.

Starting pay is $23.82* per hour. Pay schedule/range is 06/11. A 12-month probation is required

• Hourly wage listed includes a temporary $5.00 add-on paid after training is completed and when providing direct care. The add-on is available through June 17, 2023.

Additional Wage Information:

• $0.80 night differential
• $0.80 weekend differential
• $1.60 night/weekend differential

**Sign on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior state service in the last five years. Bonus will be split, $1000 upon hire and $1000 after completing probation. A 12-month probation is required.

General Requirements:

• Applicant must pass background check and employee health screening.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical or religious accommodation.

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• Able to attend the required training full-time, Monday-Friday during the first 6 weeks of employment and obtain CNA certification.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Sign in to your account or click “Register Now” to create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Helpful Tips:

• Once an application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format or enter your work experience and answer one or more questions. Please monitor your email for communications related this position.

Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

If viewing this posting through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.jobs.

Important Next Steps After You Apply

• Walk-ins are welcome!
  • Every Wednesday
    • Any time between 10:00 – 2:00 pm
    • At SWC in Wallace Hall
      21425 Spring Street
      Union Grove, WI
• Take a short multiple-choice assessment
• Those that pass the assessment will be invited to interview immediately following the exam.
• All candidates must bring a current resume, and photo ID with signature.
  • Successful completion of the applicant check-in, exam, and interview may take between one to two hours

Note: Due to Covid-19 all candidates will be screened upon arrival. Masks are mandatory.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

Questions can be directed to Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

For assistance with technical difficulties, please contact the Wisc.Jobs help desk at 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to apply is April 19th, 2023