PEER Shelter Certified Nursing Assistant

PEER Shelter Certified Nursing Assistant Looking Glass Community Services - 3.2 Eugene, OR Job Details From $29 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications CNA Full Job Description Looking Glass is currently hiring for a Relief Certified Nursing Assistant to work in our PEER Shelter to fill in planned and unplanned shifts to ensure proper staff coverage of the facility. The PEER Shelter serves youth 18-24 years old living with substance use disorders and/or highly addictive behaviors.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

: The CNA provides a variety of nursing services to homeless adolescents in a shelter environment. The CNA provides direct care, supervision, and behavior interventions to clients on assigned shifts. The position operates within established guidelines and/or legal requirements, this position description, Licensing, professional standards of medical practices, and Looking Glass policy.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant, licensed to provide services in Oregon.

Experience:

Preference for candidates with experience in working with at-risk populations. An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Lived experience is preferred. In an effort to center racial equity and social justice this position is looking to prioritize lived experience among applicants. Looking Glass welcomes and is motivated to train the right candidate regardless of their professional experience if the candidate can demonstrate their knowledge of and commitment to working with marginalized communities.

Availability:

4-10-hour shifts as needed for day, swing, or nocturnal. Varying schedule,

On-Call Certifications:

Certified Nurse Assistant in Oregon Overview of the HYS Programs The HYS programs focus on providing support to homeless or runaway youth in Lane County. With a 24-hour crisis hotline, individualized case management, emergency night shelter access, and a drop-in day shelter, staff help youth with life-skill development and provide access to basic needs. To accomplish these goals the HYS services are provided through three individual programs: PEER Shelter, Station 7, and New Roads. The Behavioral Health Resource Network is an Oregon state network, in response to Measure 110 and Oregon Senate Bill 755, consisting of a network of entities providing services related to the healthy management of substance use concerns. The BHRN program is a new extension of the services provided at the Homeless Youth Services. At HYS the BHRN services will provide support to youth who are experiencing substance use issues. Our workforce and clientele represent a diverse set of people from all walks of life. As such, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in the agency. All staff must embody and represent these, and other, Looking Glass agency values. If you are looking to experience the best practices in social services with top professionals, Looking Glass Community Services is the place for you!