EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (GOC1)

State of Florida • Palm Bay, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 18-0 Titusville. Our mission is to empower individuals under community supervision by providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve meaningful employment, develop essential life skills, and successfully reintegrate into society. Through collaboration with community partners, educational institutions, and employers, we strive to foster personal growth, reduce recidivism, and build stronger, safer communities. 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 a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Helps offenders on community supervision find jobs by teaching job readiness skills, like filling out applications and practicing interviews, and connecting them with employment opportunities.
• Builds partnerships with local businesses, schools, and organizations to create job opportunities and educate employers about benefits like tax credits for hiring felons.
• Assists offenders in identifying their skills, interests, and career paths through assessments and connects them with education or vocational training programs.
• Organizes job fairs and volunteer opportunities to help offenders gain experience, skills, and professional connections that can lead to employment.
• Works closely with probation officers, attends staff meetings, and provides ongoing support to offenders, including helping inmates transition to community supervision before release.

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