CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

State of Florida • DeFuniak Springs, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Correctional Services Consultant is to serve as the primary liaison and subject matter expert for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within correctional institutions, ensuring effective communication, compliance, quality assurance, staff development, program evaluation, and resource management to optimize educational services for the inmate population. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. The location of this position will be determined by the candidate selected.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Must be able to travel long distances and be flexible with work hours to complete necessary tasks.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the main link between institutions, regions, and central office to ensure clear communication and collaboration on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• Provides training, support, and onboarding for CTE teachers and staff, addressing new policies and compliance issues.
• Visits correctional institutions to identify problems, recommend fixes, and evaluate program quality and compliance with policies and education guidelines.
• Assesses inmate needs, develops new CTE programs, and analyzes data to improve or eliminate existing programs while managing budgets effectively.
• Oversees program purchases, tracks spending, maintains inventory records, leads instructor groups to share best practices, and manages program updates and closures.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED