Caseworker- full- or part-time

This position assesses problems and capabilities of assigned persons in our care, formulates case plans, monitors progress, provides counseling, and develops and refers individuals to the appropriate institution and community resources upon transfer or release. In addition, treatment efforts are coordinated with other institution and unit staff, parole agents, family members and/or community resources.

A Social Worker Credential from the Wisconsin DSPS is required to be considered for interview.

Social Worker is in pay schedule and range12-64 and Social Worker - Senior is in pay schedule and range12-63.

0 Years: $32.56/hour (Social Worker) / $35.40/hour (Senior)

3 Years: $33.16/hour (Social Worker) / $36.11/hour (Senior)

5 Years: $33.76/hour (Social Worker) / $36.82/hour (Senior)

7 Years: $34.36/hour (Social Worker) / $37.53/hour (Senior)

9 Years: $34.96/hour (Social Worker) / $38.24/hour (Senior)

11+ Years: $35.56/hour (Social Worker) / $38.95/hour (Senior)

For candidates hired with a Social Worker Training Certificate (-127) the progression on years of pay will start when a full Social Worker credential is issued (of any of the other types allowed below).

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $3,000 when hired at eligible locations.

The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1,500 on the first paycheck and $1,500 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that occupational area for a year. Sign‑On Bonus Eligible Locations

Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility in Racine, WI (Racine County)

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.

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.

Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here 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. Candidates hired into positions that are less than 60% of a full‑time position may not be eligible for all benefits.

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 not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

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

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 & Professional Services in the form of a:

Social Worker Training certificate (127)

Social Worker certificate (120)

Advanced Practice Social Worker certificate (121)

Independent Clinical Social Worker certificate (122) or

Licensed Clinical Social Worker license (123)

Applicants with a temporary credential may be considered, but the regular Social Worker credential must be obtained during the first 12 months of employment.

To be considered for direct hire at 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.

To apply, click on ‘Apply for Job’ to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

You will be asked about your Social Worker credential/license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your credential number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your credential. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

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 to be considered for the Veterans Non‑Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist – Senior, at View email address on click.appcast.io will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays. After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.

The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies, statewide, as they occur for up to 6 months.

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