Career Development Specialist - Arcadia, FL
Grant-funded, full-time position located at DOC – DeSoto Correctional Institution Annex in Arcadia, FL.
About the role
As a Career Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in providing services related to Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in-cell assignments through cell-front instruction for eligible participants who are in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate employability and life skills programs, administration and interpretation of assessments, and training to include the Compass 100 hybrid curriculum and Thinking for a Change.
- Provide services related to Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in-cell assignments through cell-front instruction for eligible participants in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator.
- Provide services related to Compass 100 Hybrid through a small group setting to eligible participants who are not in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator and other programs as determined by the Department.
- Facilitate pre-release connections with community providers and employers through face-to-face and technology-based interactions, including pre-release job search, recruitment, and placement activities.
- Report monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions in the Department of Corrections approved format.
- Maintain and provide documentation of services delivered.
Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in workforce development, social services, or corrections field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
Preferred Qualifications
- An Associate’s Degree and one year of experience in the social services or corrections field.
Benefits
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
- Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
- Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
Pay
$41,200.00 annually.
About Us
Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.