Treatment Specialist 1

Position Summary This position formulates and implements individual and group interventions in the areas of reentry programming, included but not limited to programming in the areas of Domestic Violence, Employment, Anger Management and Cognitive Behavioral Programming. The specialist will conduct evaluations using evidenced-based evaluation rating tools, will implement case and treatment plans, and will deliver evidence-based DAI primary programming. The specialist will develop and implement therapeutic interventions to improve Persons In Our Care (PIOC) success in completing program requirements. Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 12-64 with a starting pay of $26.49/hour - $32.68/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 ($1000 on first paycheck, $1000 after earning permanent status (usually 1 year . (UW System employment isn't disqualifying.) To receive the bonus a candidate must confirm their intent to work in that position for a year, and if they leave sooner 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 This position will require experience, training, and knowledge related to: Administering and interpreting assessment instruments Communicating complex information verbally and in writing Documentation and production of reports Delivering evidence-based social service programming Facilitating group and individual counseling Investigation, problem identification and solving techniques Research and evidence-based cognitive behavioral methodologies Treatment techniques related to criminogenic needs Use of database software and office suite software (MS Office, etc.) A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process. 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 your response to the screening questionnaire. To apply: Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Submitted information will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. 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 Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist, at 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. Recruiting Locations: Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County) Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County) Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County) Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County) New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County) Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County) Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County) Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County) Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met. If you have technical difficulties, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm - or Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.