Child Care Counselor

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

We invest in our employees both at work and beyond. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, employees receive access to an Employee Assistance Program with wellness resources, two hours of paid wellness time each month, and eight hours of paid volunteer time each calendar year to support causes that matter to them. We have a team-oriented atmosphere and focus on work-life balance.

The Child Care Counselor provides care and counseling services for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. This role supports each student in developing independence through individual training programs and daily living experiences, encouraging students to perform tasks they are capable of completing. This is a full-time, school-year position, with hours spanning approximately August through June.

• Starting salary as a Child Care Counselor 1 (pay schedule 06, range 10) will be $21.30 per hour (approximately $32,215 per year, adjusted for the 0.80 FTE).
• Starting salary as a Child Care Counselor 2 (pay schedule 06, range 11) will be $23.04 per hour (approximately $38,338 per year, adjusted for the 0.80 FTE).

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position is eligible for a $0.80 per hour night differential for hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am, and a $0.80 per hour weekend differential for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours that fall during both periods are eligible for both differentials.

Employees in this position may be eligible for a $1.00 per hour add-on for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), contingent upon achieving an ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating of 2+ or higher.

This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Special notes:
This is a 0.80 FTE (approximately 40 hours per week), school-year position. This position may be assigned to second or third shift, depending on operational needs at the time of appointment. Specific hours will be discussed during the interview process. Schedule may occasionally vary a few times per year to accommodate operational needs.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level of at least 2+ by the end of probation is required.