Career Development Specialist- Avon Park

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 37,080 - 45,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive State of Florida benefits

Professional development opportunities

Tuition waiver for continuous learning

Free access to athletics and arts events

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking a dedicated Career Development Specialist to join our team. This full-time position offers an annual salary of $41,200 and includes comprehensive benefits through the State of Florida. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree or relevant work experience in the workforce development or social services sector.

Your key responsibilities will include administering assessments, delivering programs, and assisting inmates with pre-release employment opportunities, all aimed at fostering student success.

Qualifications

• 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, social services or corrections field.
• Bonus points if you have an Associate’s Degree and one year of experience in the social services or corrections field.

Responsibilities

• Administration and interpretation of assessments.
• Delivery of the 100‑Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum.
• Documenting services delivered and reporting monthly attendance.
• Providing information for inmate release planning services.
• Assisting with hiring events, mock interviews, and job search.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Associate’s Degree or high school diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College - Career Development Specialist Opportunity

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 grant‑funded opening for the position of Career Development Specialist, Avon Park – Position 10023 with DOC – Institution.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

The link to the Department of Corrections Region 1 map 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.
• Delivery of 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” (Attachment #2).
• Providing information pertaining to pre‑release connections of community providers and employers for inmate release planning services to facility release officer’s.
• 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, 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.

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.
• Federally paid holidays recognized by the State of Florida.
• Tuition waiver for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

A Little 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.