WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-F/C

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.

Requirements

• Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
• 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

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
• Retail 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

Additional Information

• BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.
• For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Background

The Florida Department of Corrections supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.