Career Development Specialist- Ocala, FL

Tallahassee State College; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking a Career Development Specialist – P05611 for the Department of Corrections at Lowell Correctional Institution. This full-time, grant-funded role focuses on delivering transition programs and coordinating pre-release employment services.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or high school diploma with two years in workforce development or corrections, strong Microsoft Office and data-entry skills, and a commitment to supporting inmate education

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or high school diploma with two years of professional experience in workforce development, social services, or corrections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret assessments.
• Deliver the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum.
• Deliver other programs as determined by the Department.
• Maintain and document services delivered.
• Report monthly attendance, enrollments, and completions on the DC5-149 form.
• Assist with pre-release employment planning and connections for inmate release.
• Support hiring events, mock interviews, and readiness portfolio development.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree or high school diploma with 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce is excited to announce a full-time grant-funded opening for the position of Career Development Specialist – P05611 with DOC – Lowell Correctional Institution. 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 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.

• 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;
• 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, 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.
• Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.

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.