CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

State of Florida • Quincy, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region 1 Office and reports to Central office in the Office of Programs and Re-entry.
The mission of the Office of Programs and Re-Entry in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide comprehensive programs and services that support the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of inmates into society.
This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess four (4) or more years of experience working in academic education.
• Postsecondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects, evaluates, and analyzes data on existing programs to recommend improvements while promoting the most efficient and effective accomplishment of operational objectives at the lowest cost.
• Evaluates programs to ensure seamless delivery of services to the inmate population.
• Conducts site visits at correctional institutions to identify potential problems and recommend corrective action.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and quality assurance of programs and ensures that programs are in compliance with department policies and Department of Education program guidelines by assisting with operational reviews of education programs.
• Monitors programs to ensure they are operated in accordance with Florida Statutes, department rules and regulations, grant requirements, and contracts or formal agreements.
• Provides technical assistance and information to staff and institutions related to all adult education areas, and general library and law library practices.
• Maintains CASAS/GED and other certification as required and assists with testing administration as needed.
• Maintains accurate data related to adult education program enrollments and testing at institutions within the designated region.

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