Training Program Specialist

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is recruiting to fill a full time Training Program Specialist position in Mauston. Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

SRSTC opened in 2001 and provides care and treatment for several different patient populations. The center houses Wisconsin’s Sexually Violent Persons Program, provides care and treatment for persons found not guilty by reasons of mental disease or mental defect, and provides court ordered treatment, testing, and education to patients found not competent to stand trial. SRSTC is a 500-bed treatment facility and is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating diversified and specialized training programs for all staff including security staff, direct care staff, clinical staff, supervisors, and others. SRSTC’s training program and continuing education courses are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Education Sponsor Approval (CESA). You will:

• Develop measures to assess training needs to support the work plans and the mission of the facility.
• Update and maintain training materials including developing curriculum and course objectives.
• Evaluate technical and specialized staff development and training programs for all staff at the facility and making recommendations of training program changes.
• Provide continuing education courses for treatment, clinical, social work, research, and evaluation staff to meet their annual requirements for licensure.
• Work with facility management teams, departmental and project groups to ensure consistency and quality of training programs offered by the facility.

The starting pay is $36.00-$38.38 per hour (approximately $74,800-$79,800 per year) 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. This position is classified as a Staff Development Program Specialist – Senior and is in pay schedule and range 81/03.

• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility after their start date.
• All applicants who may be appointed to this position 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.
• 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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience developing, coordinating, or presenting an education or training curriculum.
• Experience working with computer-based applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Create, Cornerstone, I-Spring Suite or other learning management software, for creating course instruction materials.
• Experience working in an adult living environment, mental health facility, corrections, military, or law enforcement setting.

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

• Experience developing and presenting an adult education or training curriculum.
• Training certifications related to corrections, government, or healthcare for adult learners such as Principles of Subject Control (POSC), Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAT), Taser, Firearms, Incapacitating Agents, DOT 15 passenger Van Driver Instructor, etc.
• Experience evaluating training program effectiveness and recommending improvements.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter and what should be included, click here.

Additional requirements include:

• Must be legally and physically able to possess and properly use firearms.
• Must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy which requires a valid driver’s license, minimum two years non-probationary licensed driving experience with a regular (Class D) driver’s license 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.

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Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom in Human Resources at MichaelJ.Sansom@dhs.wi.gov.

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.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

The deadline to apply is April 17th by 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.