Introduction
The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the chance to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive effect for the people of Wisconsin.
Position Summary
This position develops and coordinates the 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. This position will also be responsible for providing staff directed activities to the youth
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 12-63 with a starting pay of $33.62/hour - $44.54/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
- Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
- An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
- DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Qualifications
- Conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing case management
- Delivering Evidence Based Programming (EBP) to reduce the risk of recidivism to the served population
- Designing and developing a structured framework to ensure effective and efficient program delivery.
- Coordinating with multiple disciplines to develop, implement, and monitor the after-care interventions to programs.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.
Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Questions can be directed to Katie Benson at
[email protected] or (phone hidden).
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on August 19, 2026.
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