Social Worker Job at State of Wisconsin
Introduction
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections , is currently accepting applications for Social Worker vacancies throughout the state. If you're interested in future vacancies, please apply now. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies, state-wide, as they occur for up to 6 months.
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
A casual office atmosphere and flexible work schedules depending on the position’s requirements
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
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
Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis. Candidates hired into positions that are less than 60% of a full-time position may not be eligible for all benefits.
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 per hour.
Social Worker - Senior is in pay schedule and range 12-63 with pay starting at $28.90 per hour.
Pay 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.
All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.
The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
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.
Qualified candidates will also have:
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
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
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/credential.
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 Social Worker credential in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your credential number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your credential. If your credential is listed under a former name, please include the former name.
If your Wisconsin credential is pending, wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current credential of one of the types listed in the Qualifications section to be considered. If you are found ineligible, you may not be able to apply again until a new job opening is posted, which could be up to six months or longer.
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 if they are not currently in a Social Worker position.
Current State of Wisconsin 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, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
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 select the corresponding city when you make your location selections :
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.
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 have technical difficulties applying, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm – 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
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The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections , is currently accepting applications for Social Worker vacancies throughout the state. If you're interested in future vacancies, please apply now. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies, state-wide, as they occur for up to 6 months.
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
A casual office atmosphere and flexible work schedules depending on the position’s requirements
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
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
Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis. Candidates hired into positions that are less than 60% of a full-time position may not be eligible for all benefits.
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 per hour.
Social Worker - Senior is in pay schedule and range 12-63 with pay starting at $28.90 per hour.
Pay 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.
All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.
The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
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.
Qualified candidates will also have:
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
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
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/credential.
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 Social Worker credential in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your credential number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your credential. If your credential is listed under a former name, please include the former name.
If your Wisconsin credential is pending, wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current credential of one of the types listed in the Qualifications section to be considered. If you are found ineligible, you may not be able to apply again until a new job opening is posted, which could be up to six months or longer.
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 if they are not currently in a Social Worker position.
Current State of Wisconsin 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, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
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 select the corresponding city when you make your location selections :
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.
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 have technical difficulties applying, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm – 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.