Are you a CNA with a passion for helping people live their best life?

Come work with us to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential at the  Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC)! 

Our team takes great pride in the care we provide, which includes excellent short-term and residential services to help people with disabilities reach their highest potential. We are a care facility located at 21425 Spring Street, in Union Grove, WI. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

• Starting pay is $25.06 or $26.42 per hour based on classification, plus earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus* and night/weekend differentials!
• Earn an exceptional State Benefit Package!
  • 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Leave time is pro-rated for part-time employees based on hours worked.  
  • Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
  • Premium pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! 
  • 24/7 onsite fitness center.
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer. Conveniently located near Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha 

Please note: If you recently interviewed for these positions, there is no need to reapply at this time. 

As a CNA at SWC, you will complete classroom orientation and on the floor training in the first 3 weeks. 

• New CNAs will be offered available evening and night shift positions with every other weekend off.  Day shifts and 12- or 14-hours shifts may be available on a limited basis. 
• CNAs can sign for transfers to different shifts as they become available.  Shifts are assigned to staff by seniority.   
• All positions require the ability to work scheduled hours and may include mandatory overtime as needed with shifts up to 15.5 hours long. Holidays, personal and sick time may be used during the first 6 months.   
• Vacation time may not be available after 6 months of employment.   
• Full-time and part-time positions are available.

We are hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at the Objective and Advanced level.  The classification/position level will be determined based on the qualifications listed below as well as facility needs.

As an RCT-Objective, you provide care to individuals with intellectual disabilities (IID); providing personal hygiene care to residents; observe and report behavioral, mental, and physical changes in residents; record and summarize information in daily logs, clinical records, etc.; assisting seated or lying residents to a standing position by pulling and lifting; and work cooperatively with others to promote a positive living environment. 

As an RCT-Advanced - Intensive Treatment Program (ITP), you are responsible for short term care and support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who also engage in challenging behaviors. In addition to assisting with activities of daily living and active treatment, you must demonstrate the ability to implement complex treatment plans that promote safety, skill development, and challenging behavior reduction.

Starting pay is between $25.06 and $28.16/hour for Objective OR $26.42 and $29.73/hour for Advanced based on state seniority. Additional increases are based on years of service in the chart below.  

Years of State Service                  Objective              Advanced

0                                           $25.06                  $26.42

1                                           $25.58                  $26.97

2                                           $26.09                  $27.52

3                                           $26.61                  $28.08

5                                           $27.12                  $28.63

10                                         $27.64                  $29.18

15                                         $28.16                  $29.73

• $.80/hour night differential and $.80/hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with CWC in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after completing probation. 
• A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range for an RCT-Objective is 06/11. The pay schedule and range for an RCT-Advanced is 06/12.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rule that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to:

1. Allow DHS to conduct a screening including a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
2. Receive a TB Skin test, which will be administered by SWC, or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to an appointees start date. 
3. Pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements. The physical requirements include but are not limited to lifting upwards to 55 lbs., carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. 

Employees are also required to complete the orientation program successfully during first 5 weeks.   

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have/be prepared for all of the following criteria:

• A valid CNA certification.
• Attend the required orientation full-time, Monday-Friday during the first 5 weeks of employment. 
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed including staying for the next shift to maintain facility staffing requirements (up to 15.5 hours total in one shift). 
• Read, comprehend, and interpret charts/diagrams and policies/procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and participate as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with coworkers, staff, supervisors, patients/residents, etc. without close supervision. 

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following criteria:

• Experience providing direct support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities with mental or behavioral disorders.
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience following individualized plans of care for patients or residents. 

Applicants will be required to either attach a current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format or enter their work history, and answer one or more questions.  For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here. 

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

Helpful Information:

• Once your 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.
• 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. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions.
• For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov. 

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

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

This posting will remain open until needs of the facility are met. Those that apply by May 21^st will be eligible for first consideration.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm.