WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-F/C
About The Position
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Liberty Correctional Institution in the Education Department. Our mission in the Education Department is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Our 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, we aim to reduce recidivism and support inmates in becoming productive, law-abiding citizens. For more information on Wellness Education Specialists, check out this video: Wellness Specialists This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. JOB DUTIES: Leads the dynamic Wellness Education program, planning, administering, and teaching engaging classroom activities for inmates. Supervises and coordinates exciting recreational activities, ensuring security and direct supervision for all participants. Collaborates with medical and security staff to create impactful wellness programs that support the social recovery of inmates. Monitors and assesses inmate interests, transforming assessments into actionable goals and performance tasks to enhance wellness education. Organizes and oversees special events and competitive wellness activities, including coordinating with outside groups for recreational and cultural experiences. Be a part of our mission to promote wellness and recovery. Apply now and help transform lives!
Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent
- One year of professional experience in conducting recreational activities or health/wellness.
- Correctional experience can substitute for one year of the required work experience.
Responsibilities
- Leads the dynamic Wellness Education program, planning, administering, and teaching engaging classroom activities for inmates.
- Supervises and coordinates exciting recreational activities, ensuring security and direct supervision for all participants.
- Collaborates with medical and security staff to create impactful wellness programs that support the social recovery of inmates.
- Monitors and assesses inmate interests, transforming assessments into actionable goals and performance tasks to enhance wellness education.
- Organizes and oversees special events and competitive wellness activities, including coordinating with outside groups for recreational and cultural experiences.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
