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Public Instruction, Department of

County(ies):	Walworth
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	CHILD CARE COUNSELOR 1 13-00939     Child Care Counselor 1 - WSD
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 twelve-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 The first review of application materials will be held on or about March 18, 2013. Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the agency are met.
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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 DPI is currently filling a Child Care Counselor 1 school year position at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD), 309 West Walworth Avenue, Delavan, Wisconsin. Anticipated hours of work for the current full-time vacancy will be Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Monday through Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  (Shift subject to change due to the program needs.) 

The employment register established from this recruitment will be used to fill multiple full-time and part-time school year vacancies that occur at WSD during the next six months. These positions are primarily school year positions and include working evening hours and some weekend hours. For more information about WSD, please go to http://wsd.k12.wi.us.

Special Notes:   

Sign language communication skills for communicating with the deaf and an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating level of 2 upon hire and 2+ upon completion of probation is required. Sign Language skills will be evaluated during the interview process. A valid driver's license is required upon appointment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Effective child care (parenting) skills/procedures; daily living skills including recreational/leisure activities, group living situations and behavior management techniques; effective oral and written communication skills; and effective interpersonal strategies including conflict resolution techniques.

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 first review of application materials will be held on or about March 18, 2013. 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 by email at Virginia.maly@dpi.wi.gov.