Social Worker - Substance Abuse Counselor

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 44,854,656 - 53,657,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial leave time

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Exceptional pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is hiring a Social Worker responsible for addressing clients' chemical abuse issues and formulating service delivery plans. This full-time role may allow some remote work. Ideal candidates must hold both a Social Worker and a Substance Abuse Counselor credential issued by the Wisconsin DSPS.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $32.56 to $38.95, substantial leave time, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an active Social Worker credential issued by the Wisconsin DSPS.
• Active Substance Abuse Counselor credential required.
• For senior level, 12 months of experience with correctional clients is needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify client issues related to chemical abuse and implement case plans.
• Provide treatment and guidance based on accepted modules.
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources.

Skills

Social Worker credential

Substance Abuse Counselor credential

Education

Social Work credential from Wisconsin DSPS

Substance Abuse Counselor credential from Wisconsin DSPS

Job description

Position Summary

This position identifies the nature and cause of client’s problem(s) and incapacities as they relate to chemical abuse, social functioning, vocational functioning, legal functioning, and leisure time functioning. This position formulates service delivery plans, implements case plans upon approval of the supervisor, provides treatment and guidance in line with accepted modules, and develops and refers clients to appropriate community resources.

A Social Worker credential and a substance abuse credential from the Wisconsin DSPS is required to be considered.

Salary Information

Social Worker is in pay schedule and range 12‑64 and Social Worker – Senior is in pay schedule and range 12‑63.

Starting pay will be set based on full years of non‑training Social Work Credentialing in Wisconsin.

Hourly rates: 0 Years $32.56/hour for Social Worker; $35.40/hour for Senior. 3 Years $33.16/hour; $36.11/hour. 5 Years $33.76/hour; $36.82/hour. 7 Years $34.36/hour; $37.53/hour. 9 Years $34.96/hour; $38.24/hour. 11+ Years $35.56/hour; $38.95/hour.

Employees may receive an add‑on pay of $1.00 to $2.00 per hour based on the type of SAC credential possessed at the time of hire. Current employees are eligible to receive supplemental add‑on pay of $5.00/hr for all hours worked at Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program which helps participants set health and well‑being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program offering employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Details

These positions will normally be on site, but certain sites may have occasional remote work available. Anticipated schedule will be day‑time hours Monday‑Friday and the majority of positions are full‑time. This position is FLSA exempt.

The position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but occasional travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events may occur.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens and criminal background checks. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess an active Social Worker credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in the form of:

• Social Worker Training certificate (127)
• Social Worker certificate (120)
• Advanced Practice Social Worker certificate (121)
• Independent Clinical Social Worker certificate (122)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker license (123)

Applicants must also possess an active Substance Abuse Counselor credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in the form of:

• Substance Abuse Counselor In‑Training certificate (SAC‑IT) (130)
• Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (SAC) (131)
• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (CSAC) (132)

Applicants may also apply to be considered if they have applied for a SAC‑IT credential with DSPS and their application status shows all criteria met, except the Employment Verification Form. They must submit the PAR # to confirm application status.

Anyone hired with a pending SAC‑IT application must obtain the credential during the first 12 months of employment.

If you do not have both a current Social Worker credential and a current/pending SAC credential, you will not be eligible for further consideration.

For consideration for the Social Worker – Senior level: applicants must also have a non‑Training Certificate Social Work credential and 12 or more months of social work experience with correctional clients, or 2 or more years of total social work experience.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions for the Veterans Non‑Competitive Appointment program.