Career Development Specialist - Lake Correctional Institution, Clermont, FL

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10d • Onsite

About The Position

Tallahassee State College is hiring a full-time, grant-funded Career Development Specialist at Lake Correctional Institution in Clermont, 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 delivers transition-skills and other Department-determined programs, administers and interprets assessments, documents services, and reports attendance, enrollments, and completions. The specialist also supports inmate release planning by sharing information about community providers and employers and assists Pre-Release Employment Navigators with hiring events, mock interviews, job searches, recruitment, and readiness portfolio development through face-to-face and technology-based interactions.

Requirements

• 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 on the Department-approved DC5-149 Correctional Daily Attendance Roster.
• Provide information about pre-release connections to community providers and employers for inmate release planning services to facility release officers.
• 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 assignment 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.
• Competitive salary of $41,200 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree