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Public Instruction, Department of

County(ies):	Rock
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	CHILD CARE COUNSELOR 1 13-00934     Child Care Counselor 1 - WSBVI
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Position is in pay schedule 06, range 10. Starting salary is $12.84 per hour. Pay upon transfer, demotion or reinstatement is based on the compensation rules applicable to the transaction. A six-month probationary period may be required.
Contact:	Ginny Maly, 608-266-3082, virginia.maly@dpi.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	Open Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met. To ensure that your materials are included in our next review, they must be received by April 3, 2013. This is a reannouncement. The most recent publication date was March 7, 2013.
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The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and have the knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education and libraries, we must continue to recruit and retain quality employees. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI please go to http://dpi.wi.gov.

The Department of Public Instruction is currently filling a Child Care Counselor 1 school year position at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WSBVI); 1700 West State Street, Janesville. Anticipated hours of work will be Sunday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (The shift may change due to program needs.)  

The employment register established from this recruitment will be used to fill multiple full-time and part-time vacancies that occur at WSBVI during the next six months. For more information about WCBVI please go to http://www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us.

Special Notes:   

Part of the selection process will include a criminal background check. This position requires lifeguard certification upon completion of probation and a valid driver’s license upon appointment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Knowledge in human developmental processes, behavior management, daily living skills, recreational activities; safety issues in caring for visually impaired/disabled children; ability to assist with recreational swim activities; effective oral, written, and adaptive communication methods; effective interpersonal strategies; and limitations imposed by visual impairment and the interacting relationships with other disabilities.

How To Apply:   

Please send an Application for State Employment, a cover letter and resume detailing your experience working with children in a daycare, residential treatment center, or school setting. Mail completed application materials to: Ginny Maly, DPI Human Resource Services, 5th Floor, 125 South Webster Street; PO Box 7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841, or fax to (608) 266-5856 Attn: Ginny Maly. Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions may be directed to Ginny Maly at (608) 266-3082 or email at virginia.maly@dpi.wi.gov.