<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under general supervision of the Correctional Services Manager (Assistant Administrator) and in consultation with the Division of Community Corrections (DCC) Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) Committee, this position will provide leadership and direction to all 125 probation and parole field units for the Division of Community Corrections to ensure adherence and fidelity (integrity) to evidence-based practices. These practices include Core Correctional Practices (relationship skills, effective use of reinforcement, disapproval and authority, prosocial modeling, cognitive restructuring, social and problem-solving skills training) and other effective supervision strategies that align with recidivism reduction principles. Performance of these duties will incur significant travel and potential overnights. This position will utilize current research regarding evidence-based principles of effective interventions and continuous quality improvement methods (i.e. coaching) to develop and implement policy and procedures for DCC field staff including Correctional Field Supervisors and Probation and Parole Agents.</p> <p>In addition, this position will develop and deliver training to management staff and oversee the Division's Quality Improvement and Fidelity Model of conducting observations and audits of offender-agent interactions, objectively measuring performance and providing feedback. This position serves as a coach to provide individualized training and skill building strategies for management and field staff. This position develops and employs processes for organizational change to ensure that significant changes regarding evidence-based principles are implemented in an orderly, controlled and systematic fashion. The Implementation and Fidelity Specialist will serve as staff authority to integrate complex principles of evidence-based practices, motivational interviewing, and other recidivism reduction policies throughout the Division. This position will develop processes to collect data, including staff and offender surveys, and prepare reports and recommendations to management regarding findings and protocols implemented as well as report on trends and progress on statewide implementation.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>This position is in pay schedule/range 07-03 with an annual salary of $57574 - $94993, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:</p> <ul> <li>Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. </li><li>Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. </li><li>An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment </li><li>An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan </li><li>DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. </li><li>The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. </li><li>Our 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 </li><li>More information about State of Wisconsin benefits. </li></ul> <p>To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. 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 of employment.</p> <p>NOTE: This position is eligible to work up to 3 days per week remote.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualification:</p> <p>Qualified applicants will have all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with evidenced based practice principals. </li><li>Experience coordinating and delivering training to diverse audiences. </li><li>Experience identifying outcome measures to determine the effectiveness of a program or intervention. </li><li>Experience utilizing quality assurance techniques to improve programs, processes, outcomes, and assessment tools. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. 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