Treatment Specialist

Introduction

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 evidence‑based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

This position formulates and implements individual and group interventions in the areas of reentry programming, included but not limited to Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Employment, Cognitive Behavioral Programming, and Parenting groups as well as structured group activities such as recreational tournaments and fundraisers. Upon approval of the Corrections Program Supervisor, the specialist will conduct evaluations using evidence based evaluation rating tools, will implement case and treatment plans and will deliver evidence-based DAI programming.

Upon approval of the Corrections Program Supervisor, the specialist will develop and implement therapeutic interventions to improve Persons In Our Care success in completing program requirements.

This position is in pay schedule and range 12-64 with a starting pay of $30.54/hour - $35.03/hour
. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

To receive the bonus a candidate must confirm their intent to work in that position for a year, and if they leave sooner may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

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.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Part‑time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis.

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.

For more in‑depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

• Administering and interpreting assessment instruments
• Communicating complex information verbally and in writing
• Documentation and production of reports
• Delivering evidence‑based social service programming
• Facilitating group and individual counseling
• Investigation, problem identification and solving techniques
• Research and evidence‑based cognitive behavioral methodologies
• Treatment techniques related to criminogenic needs
• Use of database software and office suite software (MS Office, etc.)

A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the…