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Children and Families, Department of

County(ies):	Milwaukee
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	CHILD PROTECTIVE SVCS MANAGER 09-01716     Service Manager
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting salary is between $21.594 to $30.00 per hour depending on qualifications. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. This is a non-represented position. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Contact:	Dionne Groth, Human Resources Specialist, (414) 220-7066, or e-mail dionne.groth@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	Open This is a continous recruitment, however the deadline for the initial review of application materials is Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Exam Information:	52900 -  013  CHILD PROTECTIVE SVCS MANAGER-Service Manager  Preview Exam

This position is located in the Department of Children and Families (DCF); Division of Safety and Permanence (DSP); Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW) in Milwaukee. This position directly supervises licensed social workers, who are responsible for receiving and assessing/investigating reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.

Special Notes:   Must be able to participate in 24-hour on-call rotation. Background checks will be completed prior to appointment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Social work principles and practices; supervisory skills; personnel management and staff evaluation techniques; statutes, federal and state rules, policies and procedures related to child welfare services, foster care, medical assistance, adoption and consultation techniques; organization of a coordinated, culturally competent child welfare delivery system in partnership with the community; social and psychodynamic factors concerning child welfare services; excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

How To Apply:   
You will be required to submit a resume. The exam involves explaining your educational and professional experience related to two specific areas. Your responses to the questions are considered and examination and will be used to determine eligibility for this vacancy.  Do not reference your resume in your responses.  Incomplete submissions may not be considered.  You may click "PREVIEW EXAM" above to review the areas that you will need to discuss (note length/font restrictions). It is recommended that you create your answers in a word document first, then cut and paste into the exam, since Wisc.Jobs will time out after 20 minutes if your answer has not been saved.

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The employment register created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies as they occur at the Department of Children and Families. Vacancies may or may not be available at the time of your application. If you are interested in this position you should apply now.
Please note: All applicants whose materials are finalized and completed by Friday, December 18, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. will be part of the first review of applications and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.  Questions regarding the process may be directed to Dionne Groth at (414) 220-7066 or email dionne.groth@wisconsin.gov.