Join us - do work that matters! We need diverse, passionate, and talented individuals – like you – to build thriving families and communities across Wisconsin. Whether helping us shape policy, build new technology solutions, or serve the most vulnerable populations, the work you’ll do will help move our great state forward. View current openings Be sure to check out our application tips to help you through the process. Unlock Your Potential There are many ways to drive positive change at DCF. Explore a variety of departments and roles to grow your career, including: Information Technology Policy & Compliance Administrative Support Legal Finance Communications Customer Service Research Social Work You can learn more about what each of our divisions do by visiting our What we do page. Perks at DCF There are many benefits to state service. Here are a few of our favorites: Hybrid workplace: Enjoy the flexibility of working from both home and office (eligible roles only). Purpose-driven work: Make a real impact in the community. Continuous professional development: Grow with us through ongoing learning opportunities. Work-Life Balance Working in state service offers you the opportunity to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Benefits The state offers a variety of benefits, including: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage for the whole family. Income continuation insurance to secure your income in unforeseen events. Reimbursement accounts and Flexible Spending for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses resulting in pretax savings. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible roles. To learn more about these benefits, visit the Employee Trust Funds website. Paid Time Off Vacation Vacation is earned from the first day of employment, but cannot be used until the employee has worked for six months. Vacation is earned by full-time employees at the following rate: Years of Service Annual Vacation Hours (non-exempt) Annual Vacation Hours (exempt) During first 5 104 120 5 - 10 144 160 10 - 15 160 176 15 - 20 184 200 20 - 25 200 216 25 and over 216 216 Personal Holidays Employees are granted 4.5 days of personal holiday time. Sick Leave Full-time employees can earn up to 130 hours of sick leave each year. The unused sick leave will accumulate from year to year. Upon retirement, the state matches a certain amount of the unused sick leave, and the entire balance can be converted to pay health insurance premiums. Legal Holidays The state provides nine legal holidays with pay: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day New Year's Eve Day Retirement The Wisconsin Retirement System is one of the largest pension funds in the United States. Employee-required contributions are approximately half of the total required WRS contribution; the state pays the other half. Employees are fully vested after five years of employment. To learn more, visit the Employee Trust Funds website.
