PLACEMENT & TRANSITION SPECIALIST

State of Florida

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Franklin Correction Institution in the Education department. The mission of the Bureau of Education at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Their goal is to enhance inmates' academic, vocational, and life skills, thereby promoting personal development and successful reintegration into society. By offering quality education and training, they aim to reduce recidivism and support inmates in becoming productive, law-abiding citizens. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. JOB DUTIES: This exciting position involves professional work in counseling and testing inmates, with duties that include: Leading engaging education orientation programs for new arrivals, administering, and scoring achievement and placement tests, and overseeing the secure administration of GED testing. Maintaining up-to-date educational records, test scores, and progress reports for inmates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with computerized systems. Collaborating in the development of personalized education and transition plans to support inmate success. Conducting impactful interviews and counseling sessions with inmates to address their educational, transitional, and personal needs. Celebrating and recognizing inmate achievements, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment. Be a part of our mission to provide quality education and support the rehabilitation of inmates. Apply now and help make a difference!

Requirements

Must possess one (1) year of teaching experience.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
Non-certified applicants must obtain a temporary State of Florida Educator’s Certificate within 12 months of hire. State of Florida Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained prior to the expiration of Temporary Certificate.

Responsibilities

Leading engaging education orientation programs for new arrivals, administering, and scoring achievement and placement tests, and overseeing the secure administration of GED testing.
Maintaining up-to-date educational records, test scores, and progress reports for inmates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with computerized systems.
Collaborating in the development of personalized education and transition plans to support inmate success.
Conducting impactful interviews and counseling sessions with inmates to address their educational, transitional, and personal needs.
Celebrating and recognizing inmate achievements, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.

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.