<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under general supervision, the position provides job readiness assessment, referrals to job opportunities and additional community resources/programming, technical/vocational, and employer focused training, for adult DOC clients inside and outside the institutions in the Region. This includes placement or referral of DOC clients on community supervision into programming to address criminogenic needs and increase job readiness skills, competitive employment, school or training programs and subsidized employment opportunities. The position also provides assistance to clients who have participated in apprenticeship programs within the institution to connect to further training/employment upon release to the community. Priority is given to clients who are releasing from incarceration to the community prior to release from a DOC institution. Responsibilities also consist of the establishment of strong community and inter-agency relations to include other services to address criminogenic needs, employment services and technical colleges/training programs. This position provides technical assistance and consultation to clients, DOC staff, and public/private sector employers, regarding DOC funded services, and management of DCC-contracted programs.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>This position is in pay schedule/range 07-04 with an annual salary of $44241 - $72924, 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.</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 between the letter of qualification and resume:</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:</p> <ul> <li>Employment and employability related issues (e.g. skills assessment, resume writing, job search methods, job seeking tools and resources, labor market analysis, job placement, etc.,). </li><li>Providing employment-related services to businesses and community resources (e.g., job referrals, applicant screening, training programs, etc.). </li><li>Providing counseling services and technical assistance to clients regarding crisis situations, personal problems, career planning, job placement, alcohol and drug abuse, anger management, etc. </li></ul> <p>In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinating placement activities with Department of Workforce Development, Workforce Investment Act, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and/or other community resources. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.</p> <p>Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and should detail your training and experience related to the qualifications listed in the job posting. Limit to a maximum of 2 pages each. For instructions on developing your resume of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, review the resume building assistance document.</p> <p>Submitted material will be evaluated and the most qualified applications will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring for available vacancies.</p> <p>Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application as described above by the stated date. Apply through the "Careers" tile on your ESS Portal.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds . We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Once determined eligible, please send a follow up email with the HR Specialist below to indicate interest in this job announcement.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist - Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on December 15, 2025</p> <p>For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.</p>