Community Program Manager

Salary: $44.56 - $59.26 Hourly
Location : City County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number: 2026-00336
Department: Juvenile Court Program
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGR


Description


The Dane County Juvenile Court Program in Madison, Wisconsin, is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Community Program Manager position.

The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.

Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customers' needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Juvenile Court Administrator, plans and directs the community-based juvenile court programs. Work includes planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the work of juvenile court staff (various positions), monitoring program compliance with court policies and procedures; coordinating youth services with other juvenile court, human service and community-based youth services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Develops policies and procedures for the court's non-secure programs, including Shelter Home and Home Detention, consistent with court policies and state statutes; supervises professional staff associated with these programs, including training, monitoring and evaluating performance, effectively recommending personnel actions (e.g., hiring, retention, adjustment of grievances, discipline, etc.); coordinates services with other county departments, schools, law enforcement, and community-based programs; develops, writes, and administers grant programs and performs all related activities, including grant applications, contract development and management, reporting procedures (fiscal and program) and evaluation; serves as the liaison and manager for contractual agreements with other counties who use the Shelter Home; represents the Juvenile Court on a variety of community-wide collaborative committees and projects; provides training related to the juvenile court for law enforcement, human service agencies, schools and others; performs related work as needed or assigned.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:

A combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or related human services field and five (5) years' experience providing services to children and families involved in the juvenile justice system including two (2) years' experience supervising or performing a leadership role in programs providing services to children and families. A master's degree in a relevant field will be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
Special Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Also refer to the "Physical and Environmental Work Requirements" section below.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Professional office work environment. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 25 pounds (with/without assistance). Prolonged computer and phone use. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Extensive knowledge of child development, behavior and human service practices and the ability to develop policies and procedures and direct the work of others consistent with that knowledge and court policy and state statutes; knowledge of effective managerial or leadership methods and the ability to plan, organize and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system, including other human service and community-based resources for children and families and the ability to effectively integrate the needs of the court with the needs and resources of other providers and the community; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, attorneys, community and state agencies, and the general public.
Become a part of the Dane County Team!


We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit


Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.

Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).


Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.


Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.

Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their work week. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.

Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.


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Dane County participates in E-Verify. For more information see the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters here" and then the 'here' links to this page:
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Do you have a combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or a related human services field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have five (5) years' experience providing services to children and families involved in the juvenile justice system?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years' experience supervising or performing a leadership role in programs providing services to children and families?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the questions above, please explain.
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THESE QUESTIONS ARE GRADEDPlease prepare a statement in the space provided below describing any relevant training, work and life experiences which have prepared you to perform the duties of Community Program Manager. Please include dates and years of experience, your title and company name and any other details that you feel are relevant to the job. Specifically, address your education, training and experience in detail in the following areas:1. Specific experience working with youth ages 10-17 years old including description of duties performed.2. Specific supervisory experience including hiring, discipline, training and development of staff. 3. Experience, training and ongoing education/professional development related to current juvenile justice issues i.e., trauma, restorative justice, child welfare, racial ethnic disparities and mental health issues.4. Experience in working in a non-secured environment such as a shelter home, group home, community-based program or residential facility. Please include any licensing codes or agencies that oversee the facility.
Required Question