EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

State of Florida•Ensley, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of an Employment Specialist in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to assist inmates and offenders in securing meaningful employment as part of their reentry process. Employment Specialists are dedicated to reducing recidivism by empowering individuals with the skills and opportunities needed to achieve self-sufficiency and successful reintegration 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.
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Responsibilities

Employment Support for Offenders: Meet with offenders to find employment opportunities and resources, providing direct support to correctional probation officers and supervisors.
Job Readiness Classes: Coordinate and facilitate job readiness classes, including life skills, interviewing, and job application classes, to enhance offenders' employment prospects.
Community Partnerships: Develop partnerships with the Department of Economic Opportunity, local employers, educational and vocational schools to provide services, employment assessments, and educational opportunities for offenders.
Employer Engagement: Establish relationships with potential employers, educating them about tax credits for hiring convicted felons, and develop a bank of employers/jobs for offender referrals.
Job Fairs and Volunteer Coordination: Organize job fairs within the Circuit, coordinate volunteer and community service work for offenders to gain skills and contacts and assist inmates transitioning to community supervision with employment searches and needed services.

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
Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.