Social Worker

Position Summary

This position assesses problems and capabilities of assigned persons in our care, formulates case plans, monitors progress, provides counseling, and develops and refers individuals to the appropriate institution and community resources upon transfer or release.

Salary Information

• Starting pay will be set based on full years of non-training Social Work Credentialing in Wisconsin.
• Supplemental (add-on) pay of $5.00/hr for all hours worked (not including leave time) at Green Bay Correctional Institution is currently available.
• The compensation plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire will determine the starting salary.
• A probationary period is required.

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.
• Excellent and affordable 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 helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Qualifications

• Social Worker Credential from the Wisconsin DSPS is required to be considered for interview.
• In order to be considered for direct hire at 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.

How To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday December 16th, 2026. At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered. Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays. After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies, statewide, as they occur for up to 6 months.