Career Development Specialist - Okeechobee CI
About The Position
Tallahassee State College is hiring a full-time, grant-funded Career Development Specialist assigned to the Department of Corrections’ Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Okeechobee, Florida. The specialist provides services related to Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in-cell assignments, including cell-front instruction for eligible participants in restrictive housing, as directed by the Lead Educator. The role includes administering and interpreting assessments, delivering the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum and other programs designated by the Department, documenting services, and reporting attendance, enrollments, and completions. The specialist also provides information about community providers and employers for inmate release planning and supports Pre-Release Employment Navigators with employment-readiness activities.
Requirements
- An associate’s 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’s degree and one year of experience in social services or corrections.
Responsibilities
- Administer and interpret assessments.
- Deliver the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum.
- Deliver other programs as determined by the Department.
- Maintain and provide documentation of services delivered.
- Report monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions using the Department’s approved form, DC5-149 “Correctional Daily Attendance Roster” (Attachment #2).
- Provide facility release officers with information about community providers and employers for inmate release planning services.
- Assist Pre-Release Employment Navigators with hiring events, mock interviews, pre-release job searches, recruitment, and readiness portfolio development through face-to-face and technology-based interactions.
- Provide Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in-cell services, including cell-front instruction for eligible participants in restrictive housing, as directed by the Lead Educator.
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
High school or GED
