Staff Development Director

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is looking to hire a Staff Development Director to work 7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday as well as rotating on-call hours. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and a is psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

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.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 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, parking 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.

As a Staff Development Director, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Supervising, planning and implementing the staff training and development programs for approximately 750 employees (including approximately 400 nursing/direct care staff).
• Supervising WMHI’s training site for Certified Nurse Aides and administration and coordination of the Institute’s training plan.
• Acting as a resource person to members of a variety of interdisciplinary committees to assure operational consistency and appropriate staff training efforts.
• Providing direct supervision to assigned staff within the Staff Development Department.

The starting pay is between $41.00 and $42.65 per hour (approximately between $85,300 and $88,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

This position is classified as a Staff Development Program Supervisor and is in pay schedule and range 81/03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

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.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience developing educational curriculums.
• Experience delivering educational or training services to adult professionals.
• Experience working in a healthcare or institutional setting.
• Experience providing coaching, guidance, or leadership to other staff.

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

• Experience formally managing or supervising employees (e.g., reviewing performance, assigning work, etc.)
• Experience working with quality improvement/assurance processes.
• Experience working a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Experience working in accordance with accreditation requirements from The Joint Commission, Division of Quality Assurance, or Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The letter of qualifications is limited to 2 pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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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 Mike Sansom at MichaelJ.Sansom@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.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format or enter your work experience.

The deadline to apply is April 10th, at 11:59 pm.