Human Services Area Coordinator

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Office of the Secretary (OS) is hiring a full-time Human Services Area Coordinator position to serve the Northeast (NE) counties of Wisconsin. Please see a map here.

This position offers up to 5 days per week of remote work. It requires routine travel with most travel occurring within assigned counties in the NE region (generally located in the southern portion of the region) but may include other locations in the region and throughout the state for required meetings and other operational needs. Typically, this position is headquartered in the Green Bay state office, however, other nearby state headquarter offices may be considered based on the location of the selected candidate. Some overnight stays may be required.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As a Human Services Area Coordinator, you will provide administrative, fiscal and program support to local departments of human services, social services, community programs, managed care contract agencies, Tribal agencies, and other providers of DHS programs and services. Responsibilities include:

• Implementation, support, and monitoring of state contracted programs which includes behavioral health, long-term care, acute crisis care, and income maintenance programming.
• Collaboration with DHS Divisions to ensure client needs are met and delivering effective, high-quality human services at the county and regional level. This includes cross divisional and cross departmental collaborative efforts to ensure that the right supports and services are available to Wisconsin residents at the right time and across the full continuum of care.
• Provision of technical assistance, monitoring, evaluation and training to public and private organizations to ensure quality of care and compliance with all federal and state legislation, rules, regulations and policies.
• Provision of oversight and administrative consultation in quality improvement activities, compliance with performance and outcome standards, and the implementation of state initiatives and policies.

The starting pay is between $37.00 and $42.00 per hour (approximately between $77,000 and $87,300 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is in pay schedule and range 07/03.

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
• Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• You must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy which requires a valid driver's license, minimum two years of driving experience and must be 18 years of age or older. Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions: three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years, an OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months, or suspension or revocation of the driver's license.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all the following:

• Experience working in one of the following health or human services areas: long term care, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, substance abuse, economic support, acute crisis care, public health or aging.
• Experience interpreting and applying government regulations, rules, or policies.
• Experience planning, coordinating, facilitating, leading, or overseeing projects or work groups with multiple participants who may have opposing interests.
• Experience providing training, consultation, or technical assistance on program procedures or requirements to internal or external partners.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience leading cross-sector, collaborative partnerships to improve systems, programs, and services, including coordinating, facilitating and monitoring of group meetings.
• Experience leading or supporting work across the continuum of care, including prevention, early intervention, and treatment services.
• Experience collaborating with county government or tribal nations in the provision of health or human services.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. Your resume is limited to three (3) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is January 12th at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.