Social Worker - Wisconsin Resource Center

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) is recruiting for a Social Worker. This position may be filled at the Social Worker - Senior, Social Worker - Advanced, or Social Worker - Clinical level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications as well as facility needs. This position will work Monday-Friday, daytime hours.

Come and work for the best! WRC was recognized as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s 2022 Facility of the Year for its commitment to high quality resident care. One of the nation’s only secure facilities focused exclusively on mental health for people involved in the correctional system (and the only facility of its kind in Wisconsin), WRC serves a population with diverse needs.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• 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 at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. 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!
• 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.

As a Social Worker at WRC, you will be responsible for:

• Developing social service plans for pre-release residents.
• Providing professional social service consultations.
• Providing transfer and discharge planning and Reclassifications and Parole Board summaries.
• Co-facilitating the preparation of pre-release resident treatment plans.

In addition, Social Workers at the Advanced or Clinical level may also provide individual or group psychotherapy, under supervision or independently depending on credentials.

The starting pay is between $31.75 and $42.38 per hour (approximately between $66,000 and $88,100 per year), depending on level and qualifications. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The pay schedule and range for all levels is 12/63.

All appointees 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 WRC or medical personnel approved by the facility within 30 days of the 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 strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Certification or eligible** for certification as a Social Worker, Advanced Practice Social Worker, or a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. Applicants must be certified or eligible for certification by the time of appointment.
• Experience working with persons with mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

** Eligible is defined as: you currently hold certification in another state and are eligible to obtain licensure in Wisconsin.

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

• Experience with individual and group counseling.
• Experience working in an institutional setting such as hospital, mental health facility, jail or prison.

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

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• 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 DHSWRCRecruitment@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is December 5, 2024 at 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. 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.