Career Development Specialist - Madison CI
About The Position
Tallahassee State College is hiring a full-time, grant-funded Career Development Specialist to work with the Department of Corrections at Madison Correctional Institution. The role provides Compass 100 Hybrid curriculum and supplemental in-cell assignments through cell-front instruction for eligible participants in restrictive housing, as directed by the Lead Educator. It also provides Compass 100 Hybrid and other Department-determined programs in small-group settings for eligible participants who are not in restrictive housing. The specialist facilitates employability and life-skills programs, administers and interprets assessments, and delivers training that includes Compass 100 Hybrid and Thinking for a Change. The role also supports pre-release connections with community providers and employers through in-person and technology-based interactions, including job-search, recruitment, and placement activities. The specialist reports monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions using the Department of Corrections-approved format and maintains documentation of services delivered.
Requirements
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma.
- Two years of professional experience in workforce development, social services, or corrections.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree and one year of experience in social services or corrections.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate employability and life-skills programs.
- Administer and interpret assessments.
- Deliver training that includes the Compass 100 Hybrid curriculum and Thinking for a Change.
- Provide Compass 100 Hybrid services and supplemental in-cell assignments through cell-front instruction to eligible participants in restrictive housing, as directed by the Lead Educator.
- Provide Compass 100 Hybrid services in small-group settings to eligible participants who are not in restrictive housing, as directed by the Lead Educator, and deliver other programs determined by the Department.
- Facilitate pre-release connections with community providers and employers through face-to-face and technology-based interactions, including pre-release job search, recruitment, and placement activities.
- Report monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions using the Department of Corrections-approved format.
- Maintain and provide documentation of services delivered.
Benefits
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Federally paid holidays recognized by the State of Florida.
- Tuition waiver for continuous learning.
- Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
