Title: Transportation Certified Nurse Aide - Agency Only - 49053

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $41,995/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: https://swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/swvmhi/

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for an Agency Only Transportation CNA position to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Service Team.

Position Hours: Variable - Primarily 6:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, but may vary depending on needs with 8 hours of committed overtime per 4 week schedule

Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available

Transportation Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) serve as drivers and escorts to provide safe transport and accountability of individuals served while on trips for consults, diagnostic testing, discharge destinations, and other purposes as directed. When not on trips or performing related duties, Transportation CNAs work on inpatient units.

Transportation CNAs assist nurses by:
* Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
* Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admission units, geriatric unit, and
extended rehabilitation service unit/wards
* Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical
and emotional well-being, and other situations
* Documenting and communicating
* Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
* Orienting and training skills of other direct care givers relating to:
* Transportation of Individuals
* Use of facility vehicles
* Documentation relating to trips

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to successfully perform the work:
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license in good standing
• Computer skills; at least basic knowledge and able to use GPS for directions.
• Ability to observe and describe observations orally, in writing, and electronically
• Ability to float to different units and assume responsibility for assignments using self-initiative
and time management
• Perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting and reaching overhead to
position, restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals, and provide assistance with
activities of daily living
• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) registration in good standing with the VA State Board of
Nursing
• Basic knowledge of human behavior, age-specific needs, and personality development
• Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult,
developmentally disabled or impaired populations.
• Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations and ensure
safety of people at facility.
• Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach
• Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations.
• Perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting, and reaching overhead to
position, restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort clients, and provide assistance with activities
of daily living
• Successful completion of TO (Therapeutic Options) Training and CPR.
• Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards
in daily activities.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute
symptoms on mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
This position provides transportation in addition to direct care as a CNA.

Minimum Qualifications

* State Board License/Certification to practice as a Nursing Aide in the State of Virginia
* Valid Driver's License
* Must be currently employed by DBHDS

Additional Considerations

* High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.