United States Job Openings

State of Wisconsin

Youth Justice Policy Coordinator

Green Bay

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services is currently recruiting to fill a Youth Justice Policy Coordinator 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!
DSP provides services in accordance with the values and principles outlined in the Wisconsin Child Welfare Model for Practice. The purpose of Wisconsin’s child welfare system, as articulated in the Wisconsin Child Welfare Model for Practice, is to keep children safe and to support families to provide safe, permanent, and nurturing homes for their children. The system strives to engage with children, youth, and families to expand healthy connections to supports in their community and tribes and bolster resiliency in families to help them thrive. The following core values guide the work of the child welfare system: Trust, Respect, Engagement, Accountability, Trauma-informed Practices, Culturally responsible Practices, Workforce Support, and Family-Centered Approaches.
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 90% 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, and Rhinelander. 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.
Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!
DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

Position Summary

Youth Justice Policy Coordinator has responsibility for research, analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs for the community-based youth justice (YJ) system.
This position will lead or collaborate with other staff in BYS and the YJ Section to align Wisconsin’s YJ system with evolving best practice in the field. Accomplishing this goal may include development, implementation, support, and monitoring of YJ programs, policy and standards, performance outcomes, data collection, and training. This position will also prepare complex and specialized policy-issue analyses on areas related to youth justice. This includes reviewing federal and state legislation and policies, analyzing federal and state-level data regarding YJ practice and outcomes, and assessing promising and evidence-based YJ practices and programming to develop recommendations and resource materials to improve the state’s YJ system.
The candidate will also support Department and Division goals to include the input of youth and families with system experience in policy development, and to work towards reducing racial and ethnic disparities among justice-involved youth. In fulfilling these responsibilities and in advancement of the Department and Division mission and vision, the incumbent consults and collaborates on an ongoing basis with other department staff, local YJ agencies, other state agencies, individuals with lived experience, and other system stakeholders.
For a complete copy of the position description, click here.

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 or expertise in developing, implementing, or managing policies, programs, projects, or initiatives (interpreting program guidelines, setting program standards or policies, maintaining federal or state guidelines for operations, etc.)
Experience providing direction, guidance, or technical assistance to other professionals in performance of their job duties (leading workgroups, providing training, etc.)
Experience analyzing data to assess the impacts of policies or programs.

Well-qualified applicants will have:

Experience working with or expertise in youth justice programs and services or a related youth-serving field
Experience in or expertise relating to administering evidence-based assessment tools and developing case plans in youth justice or a related field (implementing research-based best practices, maintaining oversight of program outcomes, etc.)
Experience with or expertise in applying trauma-informed and equity lenses in worth with disadvantaged populations.
Experience leading decision-making or policy-setting workgroups comprising both internal and external stakeholders
Experience utilizing specialized software, such as case management, customer relationship management (CRM), project management, software development, data analysis, etc.
Experience with or expertise in implementation and project management (identifying project goals and scope, assigning roles and responsibilities, delegating tasks, managing risk and dependencies, monitoring and communicating progress).

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.

After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume and letter of qualifications. 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. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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.

Deadline to Apply

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Par Pacific

Process Engineer

Newcastle

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Federal Bureau of Investigation

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST CDC

Anchorage

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Stellar Virtual

Secondary Teacher, Mathematics (Grades 6-12)

Indianapolis

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Uber

Senior Strategic Client Partner, Department of Defense - Uber for Business

Chicago

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Clinical Research Coordinator - GI Nutrition

Philadelphia

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Ernest

Electrician

Miami

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description

Serco North America

DOL VETS TAP: Employment Facilitator (Part-time) - Fort Wainwright, AK

Idaho Youth Ranch Learning and Development VISTA

FULL TIME

September 3, 2024

View Job Description

Public Information Coordinator

Madison

Fort Wainwright

PART TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description