What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Development Specialist- Florida Women's Reception Center Correctional Institution (Ocala, FL) position at Tallahassee State College?
Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a full-time State grant-funded opening for the position of Career Development Specialist – P05611 with Department of Corrections – Florida Women's Reception Center Correctional Institution located in Ocala, FL.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.
The link to the Department of Corrections Region 3 map https://www.fdc.myflorida.com/institutions/institutions-list/region-3-office is included to assist you in identifying the location of each facility. Please ensure that the location you select is within the vicinity or the location you desire.
What You’ll Do
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.
Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:
- Administration and interpretation of assessments;
- Teach the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum;
- Delivery of other programs as determined by the Department;
- Maintaining and providing documentation of services delivered;
- Reporting monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions on the Department’s approved form, DC5-149 “Correctional Daily Attendance Roster”.
- Providing information pertaining to pre-release connections of community providers and employers for inmate release planning services to facility release officer’s; and
- Assisting the Pre-Release Employment Navigators with hiring events, mock interviews, pre-release job search, recruitment, and readiness portfolio development through face-to-face and technology-based interactions.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
- An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma, and Two (2) years of professional experience in the workforce development, teaching, social services or corrections field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
Bonus points if you have:
- An Associate’s Degree and one year of experience in the social services or corrections field.
**To apply to this opportunity, please click this link to the Tallahassee State College website to apply directly to this position: https://tscfl.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TSC_External_Career_Site/jobs Once on the Tallahassee State College Employment Opportunities page, please enter the Career Development Specialist in the search engine and apply to the correct opening by location; Ocala, FL.
What We Offer
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $41,200.00 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A 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 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,200