Social Worker - Substance Abuse Counselor

Position Summary

This position identifies the nature and cause of client’s problem(s) and in capacities as they relate to chemical abuse, social functioning, vocational functioning, legal functioning, and leisure time functioning. This position formulates service delivery plans, implements case plans upon approval of the supervisor, provides treatment and guidance in line with accepted modules, and develops and refers clients to appropriate community resources.

A Social Worker credential and a substance abuse credential from the Wisconsin DSPS is required to be considered.

Social Worker is in pay schedule and range 12‑64 and Social Worker – Senior is in pay schedule and range 12‑63.

Starting pay will be set based on full years of non‑training Social Work Credentialing in Wisconsin.

Hourly rates: 0 Years $32.56/hour for Social Worker; $35.40/hour for Senior. 3 Years $33.16/hour; $36.11/hour. 5 Years $33.76/hour; $36.82/hour. 7 Years $34.36/hour; $37.53/hour. 9 Years $34.96/hour; $38.24/hour. 11+ Years $35.56/hour; $38.95/hour.

Employees may receive an add‑on pay of $1.00 to $2.00 per hour based on the type of SAC credential possessed at the time of hire. Current employees are eligible to receive supplemental add‑on pay of $5.00/hr for all hours worked at Green Bay Correctional Institution.

• 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.
• 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 which helps participants set health and well‑being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program offering employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

These positions will normally be on site, but certain sites may have occasional remote work available. Anticipated schedule will be day‑time hours Monday‑Friday and the majority of positions are full‑time. This position is FLSA exempt.

The position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but occasional travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events may occur.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens and criminal background checks. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Applicants must possess an active Social Worker credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in the form of:

• Social Worker Training certificate (127)
• Social Worker certificate (120)
• Advanced Practice Social Worker certificate (121)
• Independent Clinical Social Worker certificate (122)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker license (123)

Applicants must also possess an active Substance Abuse Counselor credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in the form of:

• Substance Abuse Counselor In‑Training certificate (SAC‑IT) (130)
• Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (SAC) (131)
• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (CSAC) (132)

Applicants may also apply to be considered if they have applied for a SAC‑IT credential with DSPS and their application status shows all criteria met, except the Employment Verification Form. They must submit the PAR # to confirm application status.

Anyone hired with a pending SAC‑IT application must obtain the credential during the first 12 months of employment.

If you do not have both a current Social Worker credential and a current/pending SAC credential, you will not be eligible for further consideration.

For consideration for the Social Worker – Senior level: applicants must also have a non‑Training Certificate Social Work credential and 12 or more months of social work experience with correctional clients, or 2 or more years of total social work experience.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 for the Veterans Non‑Competitive Appointment program.