Career Development Specialist - Arcadia, FL
About The Position
Tallahassee State College is thrilled to announce a full-time grant-funded opening for the position of Career Development Specialist, Arcadia, FL – P07815 with DOC – DeSoto Correctional Institution Annex. The college is looking for someone who shares their commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community. As a Career Development Specialist, the role involves playing a key part in providing services related to Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in-cell assignments through cell-front instruction for eligible participants who are in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator.
Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma, and Two (2) years of professional experience in the workforce development, social services or corrections field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s Degree and one year of experience in the social services or corrections field.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating employability and life skills, administration and interpretation of assessments, and training to include the Compass 100 hybrid curriculum and Thinking for a Change.
- Providing services related to Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in-cell assignments through cell-front instruction for eligible participants who are in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator.
- Providing facilitation of employability and life skills programs.
- Providing administration and interpretation of assessments.
- Providing services related to Compass 100 Hybrid through a small group setting to eligible participants who are not in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator and other programs as determined by the Department.
- Providing facilitation of pre-release connections with community providers and employers through face-to-face and technology-based interactions to include pre-release job search, recruitment, and placement activities.
- Reporting monthly attendance, program enrollments and completions on the Department of Corrections approved format.
- Maintaining and providing documentation of services delivered.
Benefits
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays
- Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
