Career Development Specialist — Grant-Funded Role

FL; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Florida Retirement System

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Federally paid holidays

Job summary

Tallahassee State College (TSC) invites applications for a full-time grant-funded Career Development Specialist at the Florida Women’s Reception Center in Ocala, FL. This role supports the Compass 100 Hybrid and in-cell assignments, manages assessments, delivers the 100‑Hour Transition Skills Program, and assists with pre-release employment activities.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree or high school diploma with 2+ years in workforce development, social services, or corrections,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or high school diploma with 2 years of professional experience in workforce development, social services or corrections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Bonus: Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in social services or corrections.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret assessments.
• Deliver the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum.
• Deliver other programs as determined by the Department.
• Maintain and provide documentation of services delivered.
• Report monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions.
• Coordinate pre-release connections with community providers and employers for inmate release planning.
• Assist Pre-Release Employment Navigators with hiring events, mock interviews, pre-release job search, recruitment and readiness portfolio development.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Associate's Degree or high school diploma + 2 years experience

Job description

Tallahassee State College (TSC) invites applications for a full-time grant-funded Career Development Specialist at the Florida Women’s Reception Center in Ocala, FL. This role supports the Compass 100 Hybrid and in-cell assignments, manages assessments, delivers the 100‑Hour Transition Skills Program, and assists with pre-release employment activities.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree or high school diploma with 2+ years in workforce development, social services, or corrections,