Power Scheduler Sr. jobs in Racine, WI

Looking to start a rewarding new career?

• Seeking great pay along growth potential? - $19.62 per hour
• Interested in these great benefits?
  • 3.5 weeks of vacation and 9 paid holidays (full time), generous paid sick leave, top-rated retirement pension plan;
  • Great, low-cost health insurance starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months;
  • Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024 for most jobs. 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!
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
• Located Union Grove, in Wisconsin, near Milwaukee/Racine/ Kenosha.

If yes, apply to become a Scheduler also known as an Office Operations Associate, at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC), located in Union Grove.

SWC is a state-operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about! Current vacancies include both a full time and a part time (48 hours per pay period.). These positions will work 3:30pm to midnight on a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.

This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies on all shifts.

As a SWC Scheduler, you will be responsible for determining scheduling needs and preparing and posting work schedules for over 350 employees in a 24-7 facility. Duties include:

• preparing, maintaining and coordinating vacation calendars for staff;
• maintaining accurate leave accounting;
• coordinating staff scheduling between buildings;
• answering staff questions regarding schedules

The starting salary is $19.62 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is classified as an Office Operations Associate and is in pay schedule and range is 02/10.

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.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by Southern Wisconsin Center or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• Experience utilizing computer programs (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, etc.) for tasks such as creating documents or spreadsheets, navigating and interpreting data, email correspondence, record keeping, etc. An Excel test will be required.
• Experience providing customer service performing tasks such as providing information, answering questions, responding to customer requests, etc.

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

• Experience with scheduling software.
• Experience interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience scheduling employees in a 24/7 facility.
• Experience establishing a work schedule and filling vacant shifts.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one page. 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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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

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

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

The deadline to apply is April 29th at 11:59 pm.