Work at DHS: Career Opportunities

When you think about your next job, what do you see? Are you improving the lives of people around you? Working on a great team? Growing as a professional?

We may be the next best step for your career. The work we do helps people all over Wisconsin.

Whether you’re new to working or a seasoned professional, we have a job for you. Each of our 6,100 workers brings something special. That includes those who work in offices, at home, or in care and treatment facilities. Nurses. Custodians. Public health workers. Office managers. We’re all here to serve. We’d love to have you on the team.

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Career opportunities near you

We offer a range of services at 15 locations in Wisconsin. There are job openings across the state—from Chippewa Falls, to Madison, to Union Grove. Many of our jobs also have options to work from home.

We’re always in need of workers at our care and treatment facilities. There are seven facilities that help patients with mental disorders or intellectual disabilities. We have jobs open for people who work with patients and who support staff.

In-person career events

We host career events where you can apply and interview in person. No experience needed and paid training is provided. Events are at these times and locations:

Easy job search

We list all open jobs at wisc.jobs. This is the Wisconsin state government’s jobs website. 

Jobs at our care and treatment facilities

• Chippewa Falls: Northern Wisconsin Center
• Madison: Central Wisconsin Center | Mendota Mental Health Institute
• Mauston: Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center
• Oshkosh: Winnebago Mental Health Institute | Wisconsin Resource Center
• Union Grove: Southern Wisconsin Center

Excellent state benefits

As state employees, our workers have great benefits. These include paid time off, insurance, and a retirement plan. Many jobs offer paid training. There also are plenty of ways to advance in your career.

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A career that you’ll love

Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from a few people who work at our care and treatment facilities.

Employee testimonials

As a member of our team, you will have pride in knowing that your work is helping to build a better Wisconsin. Watch our employees explain why they love their jobs.

Jamie, nursing instructor

“I feel like this is my calling. And this is where I need to be. With this type of population.”

Central Wisconsin Center

Chaun, nursing supervisor

“If you want to learn, grow, advance in your career, and work with a great group of folks, this is the place to work.”

Wisconsin Resource Center

Stephanie, resident care technician

“I love the clients. I really do. Just the reaction you get when you walk into the room. They light up.”

Southern Wisconsin Center

Alan, resident care technician

“This job has been so good for me in so many aspects. I have learned to be a better person.”

Northern Wisconsin Center

Robert, psychiatric care supervisor

“Not a lot of people get the privilege of saying they wake up, and they’re in love with what they do for a living. That’s one thing I can say.”

Winnebago Mental Health Institute

We’re six divisions strong. Each division protects and promotes the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin.

Division of Care and Treatment Services

Take three minutes to learn about the Division of Care Treatment and Services.