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County(ies):	Brown, Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Douglas, Fond du Lac, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, Kenosha, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Oneida, Outagamie, Racine, Sawyer, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Waukesha, Waushara, Winnebago
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	SOCIAL WORKER-CORRECTIONS (B) 09-02923     Social Worker - Corrections - AODA
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Applicants with Permanent State of Wisconsin Social Worker Certification or Licensure will be hired at a starting annual salary of $39,056 per year base pay plus between $1.00 and $2.00 per hour add-on based on AODA certification level (SAC, CSAC, or SACIT). These positions include an excellent State benefits package. A six-month probationary period will be required. Schedule and Range 12-06.
Special Qualifications:	Applicant must be certified or licensed as a Social Worker by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing or possess a temporary certification(not Training) in order to be considered for this position AND This position requires AODA Certification (SAC, CSAC, or SACIT) from the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Contact:	If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact Judy Brown at judyl.brown@wisconsin.gov or (608) 240-5499.
Bargaining Unit:	Social Services
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	Open Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department of Corrections are met.
Exam Information:	51802 -  003  Social Worker Corrections - AODA  Preview Exam

Social Workers who are certified or licensed as a Social Worker AND as a Substance Abuse Counselor by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing, can make a positive difference in the lives of Wisconsin's incarcerated population. These positions assess inmate problems and capacities, formulate case plans, provide treatment counseling individually and in groups, monitor inmates progress, etc.  Treatment efforts will be coordinated with other institution staff, parole agents, inmate families, and community resources.

Special Notes:   

1. The Department of Corrections will perform a criminal background check on all candidates prior to hire.


2. Temporary or Permanent Certification or Licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing is required in order to be considered for these vacancies.  An employee with a Temporary Certificate will be required to obtain Permanent Certification within 6 months of hire.


3. This position will also require the incumbent to possess AODA treatment certification in the form of a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SACIT) certification from the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.


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

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How To Apply:   

Apply online! Click "Log In To Apply" at the top or bottom of this announcement.  You will be required to create a WISCJOBS account or open your existing account. You will then complete a 6 question credential review/exam.  Be sure to "Save Answer" and upon completion, "Finalize" your exam. Once you have finalized the exam, you will receive an e-mail indicating that you have successfully completed the process. You can review and update your application and exam materials on-line at any time. This is considered an eligibility exam and all eligible applicants will receive a passing civil service score of 70. You must be able to provide a current DRL certification or licensure number and expiration date for both your Social Worker credential AND your Substance Abuse credential in order to successfully apply.