Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Veterans Care Specialist / Part-Time, Day Shift

Working Title : Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Class : Veterans Care Specialist

Agency : Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 89283
• Location : Bemidji
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full / Part Time : Part-Time
• Regular / Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10 / 16 / 2025
• Closing Date : 10 / 29 / 2025
• Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME
• Division / Unit : Bemidji Veterans Home / Nursing
• Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm
• Days of Work : Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range : $23.54 - $30.89 / hourly
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit / Union : 204 - Health Care Non-Professional / AFSCME
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities

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The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

We are seeking Veterans Care Specialists to work as advanced care team members and provide leadership and mentorship to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Human Services Technician (HST) employees. Two identical part-time, day shift positions will be filled by consideration of applicants to this posting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

The positions are designated as part-time and primarily day shift. The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours , based on business needs. The positions are initially eligible for partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

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To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Peter Paquette at

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Peter Paquette at no later than the job posting closing date.

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Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

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Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

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