Senior Human Services Coordinator: DA & Home Visiting

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety & Permanence (DSP), Bureau of Safety & Well-Being (BSWB) is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Human Services Program Coordinator – Senior positions:
Domestic Abuse (DA) Prevention Coordinator and Home Visiting (HV) Program Coordinator. 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!

This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 95% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available 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 headquarters 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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This recruitment may be used for similar vacancies that become available in the near future.

DA Prevention Coordinator is responsible for leading the Department of Children and Families’ initiative to support the development implementation of the Domestic Abuse Program aimed at providing safety and support services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. This is a complex, high-visibility issue that involves cross-division and cross-systems collaboration, including coordination with local domestic abuse agencies, coalitions, training and technical assistance providers, tribes, advocates, survivors, and other state agencies.

This position is responsible for advising Division policies, procedures, programs and training related to domestic abuse. In addition, the primary responsibilities include the administration and monitoring of DCF contracts with local domestic abuse agencies for the provision of domestic abuse services for survivors and children. Oversight includes subrecipient monitoring, site visits, and assisting in the procurement, evaluation, and support of grant funding and the implementation of services by agencies.

This position is responsible for advising Division policies, procedures, programs and training related to domestic abuse. The position supports policy setting and strategic direction, changes and initiatives related to Wisconsin’s child welfare system.

HV Program Coordinator is responsible for leading the Department of Children and Families’ initiative to support the development implementation of the Family Foundation Home Visiting (FFHV) Program across the state. The FFHV Program, aimed at reducing child maltreatment, improving maternal and child health, and ensuring children are ready to learn upon kindergarten entry, is a primary driver in prevention and early intervention for improving the health outcomes for children.

The primary responsibilities include administration and monitoring of all FFHV contracts with local agencies for the provision of FFHV home visiting services. The role includes cross-division and cross-systems collaboration, including coordination with educational systems, health and wellness partners, providers, counties, tribes, and other state agencies. This position is responsible for advising Division policies, procedures, programs and training related to home visiting.

The role also provides oversight including subrecipient monitoring, assisting in the…