Refugee Programs & Policy Section Manager - Career Executive

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Family and Economic Security (DFES), Bureau of Refugee Programs (BRP) is currently recruiting to fill a Refugee Programs and Policy Section Manager position. DCF offers great benefits
, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

10% amount of time in this position will be required to travel (mostly in state with some out of state travel for conferences and development opportunities). 90% amount of time will be non-travel related duties and of that, 80% amount of time can be done remotely.

This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 80% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available and information relating to travel requirements will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities:
Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, and Rhinelander.
Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

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DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position functions as the Section Manager of the Refugee Programs and Policy Section (RPPS), responsible for supervising staff, ensuring federal and state funding requirements are met, and managing and directing the operation of contracted local organizations (i.e., contractors) serving refugees in Wisconsin. This position works in collaboration with the Section Manager of the Refugee Programs Administration Section (RPAS).

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The classification title for this position is Human Services Supervisor. The starting salary is between $44.40 and $50.00 per hour ($92,352 and $104,000 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment.

Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.

The pay schedule/range is 81-02. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience serving in a leadership role (e.g., delegating work responsibilities, monitoring personnel workload, providing coaching, mentoring and training, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and providing guidance on federal and/or state rules and regulations.
• Experience developing and/or implementing goals, deliverables, and/or timelines to improve services to vulnerable populations.

Well-qualified Applicants Will Have

• Experience supervising and/or managing staff in a formal setting (e.g.,…