United States Job Openings

State of Wisconsin

Program and Policy Analyst- Advanced

Green Bay

FULL TIME

September 20, 2024

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Permanence and Out-of-Home Care is currently recruiting to fill a Program and Policy Analyst Advanced position. DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!
The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 95% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities: Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse, Rhinelander, and Fond du Lac. Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.
High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
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DCF’s vision is that all Wisconsin children and youth are safe and loved members of thriving families and communities. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

Position Summary

Program and Policy Analyst- Advanced supports the ongoing operation of the statewide out-of-home care system for youth involved in child protective services and youth justice, in accordance with federal and state law, child welfare standards, and administrative rule. This position is responsible for policy and procedural analysis, development, support and recommendations within the section to ensure the highest quality services for Wisconsin’s children and families with a focus on programs, such as Family Find and Engagement, kinship care, kinship navigator, subsidized guardianship, ongoing services standards, specialized funding to support the provision of resources to caregivers across the state, and foster care licensing guidelines and requirements, etc. This includes working collaboratively with key partners across the state system, local child welfare agencies, private providers, courts, education, and legal representatives to provide training, technical assistance and support to county, tribal and private child welfare agencies.
In support of the putting families first, child welfare strategic transformation initiative, this position has primary responsibility within the strategic priority of keeping children in family-like settings. This position is responsible to assess, research, analyze, and recommend policy and practice changes to support relative and like-kin caregivers, including managing and enhancing programs that support relatives and like-kin caregivers by removing systemic barriers and ensuring children can be placed with kin safely. This position will also support family find and engagement efforts and intensive permanency efforts at both state and local level.
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Salary Information

The starting salary is between $33.00 and $40.00 per hour ($68,640 and $83,200 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment. The pay schedule/range is 07-03. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

Experience working in child welfare or another related human services field with direct ties to child welfare (teaching or correctional officer experience alone does not meet requirement, unless there are other qualifying experiences)
Experience analyzing, developing, supporting, and recommending/or policies and procedures
Experience supporting families, aligned with “putting families first” philosophy in a professional role

Well-qualified applicants will have:

Experience working with system or organizational diversity and equity efforts
Experience working with organizational and system level change-management processes
Experience working with child welfare and/or human services program administration
Experience performing interventions and supports aimed at finding children permanency; while engaging supporting families, relatives and like-kin
Experience communicating verbally and in writing with a wide variety of stakeholders (public and private agencies, individuals, etc.)

How To Apply

If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information and required materials. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. View instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process. For a list job categories that match our positions, see our Military Crosswalk to match your skills.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

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