*Please apply on wiscjobs.com Job ID 8516

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.

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. If the candidate leaves their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Qualifications

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

*Please apply on wiscjobs.com Job ID 8516

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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