CNA Supervisor

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for a full-time CNA Supervisor. This position will work 2:00pm-10:30pm on Living Unit 4. Some weekends are required on a rotating schedule.

CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the North side of Madison. 

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CWC has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. 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!  
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As a CNA Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring individual care and active treatment are appropriate and provided in a clean, safe, and secure environment, in accordance with Federal, State, DHS, CWC, and unit policies and procedures. Responsibilities include: 

• supervising care and treatment plans.
• providing therapeutic activities for individuals and nursing care as directed by licensed practitioners.
• participating in the development of treatment plans, programs, unit rules, policies and procedures.
• supervising, mentoring, and evaluating assigned CNAs and coordinating direct care staff schedules and duties.

Salary Information

The starting salary is between $35.65 and $36.76 per hour (approximately between $74,100 and $76,400 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. 

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Resident Care Supervisor and is in pay schedule and range 81/04.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
• 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. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• Experience implementing new treatments and providing continual active treatments, care, safety and monitoring programs for residents or clients in a 24/7 healthcare facility.
• Experience providing guidance or training to other staff.

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

• Leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare facility (e.g., evaluating performance, resolving conflict, assigning work, scheduling, hiring, coaching, etc.).
• Experience participating in the development of treatment plans.

The letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

How To Apply

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. 
• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 
• 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 DHSCWCHumanResources@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. 

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is February 9th by 11:59 pm. 

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. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.