Treatment Specialist

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.

Benefits include:

• Health Coverage

• Retirement benefits

• Life Insurance

Position Summary:
This position will work a flexible schedule which may include periodic evenings and weekends.  Duties include:  Developing and coordinating overall treatment programming for youth; providing direct service and intervention to youth; Preparing accurate reports and coordinating plans and arrangements for referral of youth to Mental Health facilities; providing consultation, orientation and training to treatment team members and institution staff.  These positions will also be responsible for providing staff directed activities to the youth.

Job Details:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

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 to employment. Applicants who fail or refuse the drug screen will not be given further consideration for employment.

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).

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:

• Experience conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing case management

• Experience delivering Evidence Based Programming (EBP) to reduce the risk of recidivism to the served population

• Experience working and communicating effectively with multiple parties to enhance individual treatment and release outcomes

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/madison-2024mar/

Madison Diversity Job Fair
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Sheraton Madison Hotel
706 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53713

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/madison-2024mar/