PLACEMENT & TRANSITION SPECIALIST

State of Florida • WEWAHITCHKA, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Placement & Transition Specialist is a Career Service position in the Education department at Gulf Correctional Institution. The role supports inmate educational success and rehabilitation by leading orientation programs, administering and tracking assessments, developing individualized education and transition plans, providing counseling, and recognizing achievements to encourage a positive learning environment. This is not a telework position; the employee must report to the Florida Department of Corrections office in the area served.

The position involves professional counseling and testing work with inmates. Applicants must have at least one year of teaching experience, a master's degree from an accredited college or university, and possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate. Non-certified applicants must obtain a temporary Florida Educator’s Certificate within 12 months of hire and obtain a professional certificate before the temporary certificate expires. Official transcripts will be required if selected.

Applicants must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work. The department hires U.S. citizens and individuals authorized to work in the United States and uses E-Verify. The department does not currently support H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least one 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 and a State of Florida Educator’s Professional Certificate before the temporary certificate expires.
• Pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.
• Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead education orientation programs for new arrivals.
• Administer and score achievement and placement tests.
• Oversee the secure administration of GED testing.
• Maintain accurate, current inmate education records, test scores, and progress reports in computerized systems.
• Collaborate on personalized education and transition plans to support inmate success.
• Conduct interviews and counseling sessions addressing inmates’ educational, transitional, and personal needs.
• Recognize inmate achievements and foster a positive, 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.
• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan.
• Florida Retirement System Investment Plan (401(k)-type retirement plan).
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time