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Position Summary
This position assesses problems and capabilities of assigned persons in our care; formulates case plans; monitors progress; provides counseling; and develops and refers them to appropriate institution and community resources upon transfer or release. Some of the tasks are governed by Administrative Rules, Department of Corrections and/or Institution mandates. In addition, treatment efforts are coordinated with other institution and unit staff, parole agents, family members and/or community resources.
Salary Information
Social Worker is in pay schedule and range 12-64 with pay starting at $26.30/hour.
Social Worker – Senior is in pay schedule and range 12-63 with pay starting at $28.90/hour.
Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn’t disqualifying.)
To receive the bonus , a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year . I f the candidate l eave s their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.
Job Details
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants Must Possess a Social Worker Credential Issued By The Wisconsin Department Of Safety And Professional Services In The Form Of a
- Social Worker Training certificate (127)
- Social Worker certificate (120)
- Advanced Practice Social Worker certificate (121)
- Independent Clinical Social Worker certificate (122) or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker license (123)
Applicants with a temporary credential may be considered, but the regular Social Worker credential must be obtained during the first 12 months of employment.
Candidates Will Also Benefit From
- Experience applying social work methods and treatment techniques
- Experience facilitating group and individual counseling
- Experience applying motivational interviewing techniques
- Experience in case planning
- Knowledge of community resources and support programs
- Knowledge of culturally different values
In Addition To The Credential Above, In Order To Be Considered For Direct Hire At The Social Worker – Senior Level
Applicants must also have 12 or more months of social work experience with correctional clients or 2 or more years of social work experience in another state, county, or tribal agency.
How To Apply
There are no required documents to upload for this application; all documents are optional. The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of your license(s)/credential(s). You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box.
To apply: Click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
You will be asked about your license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your license number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your license. If your license is listed under a former name, please include the former name.
If your Wisconsin license is pending (and you are not currently licensed in another state), wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current license to be considered.
There will be a question related to Part-Time and Full-Time work. Full-Time work is any position with an expectation of 40 hours per week. Part-Time is anything less than 40 hours a week, some positions might be 90%, 80%, 60% et cetera. You would be notified of the percentage when offered an interview and would be able to choose whether to interview based on that information. You will not be able to change your Full-Time/Part-Time selection after you apply, so we encourage you to select your options based on what you might be interested in and would like to be contacted about.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist – Senior, at [email protected] .
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
If you are interested in a particular facility , make sure you confirm which city the facility is located in when you make your location selections.
Please select all locations you are willing to consider when submitting your application. If you are found eligible and your situation later changes, contact the HR staff above to request an update to your potential work locations.
Recruiting Locations:
Black River Correctional Center (Black River Falls, Jackson County)
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County)
Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)
Gordon Correctional Center (Gordon, Douglas County)
Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)
Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)
John C. Burke Correctional Center (Waupun, Dodge County)
Kenosha Correctional Center (Kenosha, Kenosha County)
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)
Lincoln Hills & Copper Lakes Schools (Irma, Lincoln County)
Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
McNaughton Correctional Center (Lake Tomahawk, Oneida County)
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)
Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)
Oregon Correctional Center (Oregon, Dane County)
Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)
Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)
Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)
Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)
Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)
Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center (Union Grove, Racine County)
Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center (Oneida, Outagamie County)
Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)
Thompson Correctional Center (Deerfield, Dane County)
Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Winnebago Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday December 27 th , 2023. At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered.
Applications are processed every other week, usually on Thursdays.
After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.
If you are found eligible , then your name will be placed on a register and you will be eligible to be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on matching the locations & part-time/full-time options you selected.
If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website If your credential is found acceptable, we will reassess your application. It will only slow down your application process to apply before your credential appears on the DSPS website.
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