Special Notes:   Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the Department of Health Services to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Special Requirement: Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Wisconsin is required (license required within the first 6 months of employment).   Information can be obtained at this link: http://drl.wi.gov/prof/nuha/cred.htm.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of federal and Wisconsin state rules, codes and regulations including ICF/MR standards; applicable state and federal laws and regulation for resident rights and affirmative action; advanced, contemporary supervisory and leadership techniques; executive financial management and program development; principles of organizational development and supervision; strategic planning and quality improvement principles; and analyzing data to interpret and draw conclusions from program and operational data.  Ability to work effectively under a shared facility support program with MMHI; work constructively and in partnership with CWC stakeholders including parents, guardians, consumers, advocates, employee unions, and county officials; and effectively communicate orally and in writing.

How To Apply:   For applicants who DO NOT have Career Executive status in the Wisconsin classified state civil service:   Apply with an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38), a detailed resume, and a letter of interest specifically addressing your experience related to:

1) managing or administering a facility or major program component for people with significant ICF/MR assessment and treatment needs (include the type of facility, your role and number of staff);

2) planning, development and monitoring an annual/biennial budget in an organization or program unit (include the size of the budget);

3) supervision of staff (include the types, size, and level of staff supervised and the program areas) and;

4) developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Be sure to provide specific details regarding the nature of the business, duration, and your specific role and responsibilities for each experience.  Your responses are considered an examination and will be used to determine minimum qualifications for this vacancy.  Resumes are considered supplemental items only and may NOT be submitted in lieu of responses to the above questions.

For applicants who DO have Career Executive status in the Wisconsin classified state civil service, submit an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38) and a current professional resume. 

The Application for State Employment can be obtained at http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp or call our request line at 608-267-9893 (voice) or 888-701-1251 (TextNet); or email dhsbhrjobs@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Please send complete application/examination materials to Dylan Eory; DHS/BHR; Room 555; One West Wilson Street; Madison, WI  53707-7850; FAX 608-267-2147 or email at dylan.eory@dhs.wisconsin.gov. The first review of application/examination materials will be held on materials received by February 24, 2010.  Materials of non-Career Executive applicants will be evaluated and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate with the Career Executive applicants in the next stage of the selection process.  Application/examination materials received after this date may be considered if the first group of candidates does not produce a selection.