Career Development Specialist - Polk CI

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 37,080 - 45,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition waivers and reimbursement

Free access to events

Job summary

A Florida educational institution seeks a Career Development Specialist to facilitate employability training and provide community connections for participants. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree or high school diploma with at least two years of experience in workforce development or social services. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including retirement. If you're passionate about helping individuals grow and succeed, this could be your next career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in related fields.
• Experience must be in workforce development, social services, or corrections.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training and administer assessments.
• Provide instruction to eligible participants.
• Coordinate connections with community providers and employers.
• Maintain attendance and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data entry

Workforce development

Social services experience

Education

Associate’s Degree or high school diploma

Job description

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Location & Employment

Department of Corrections – Polk Correctional Institution (DOC – Polk CI)

Full‑time, grant‑funded position.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate employability and life skills training, administer and interpret assessments, and deliver the Compass 100 hybrid curriculum and Thinking for a Change.
• Provide Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in‑cell assignments through cell‑front instruction for eligible participants in restrictive housing, as directed by the Lead Educator.
• Deliver Compass 100 Hybrid services in a small‑group setting to participants not in restrictive housing and other department programs.
• Coordinate pre‑release connections with community providers and employers through face‑to‑face and technology‑based interactions, including pre‑release job search, recruitment, and placement activities.
• Report monthly attendance, program enrollments and completions using the Department of Corrections approved format, and maintain documentation of services delivered.

Who We’re Looking For

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university or high school diploma.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in workforce development, social services, or corrections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Associate’s Degree and at least one year of experience in social services or corrections.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $41,200.00 per year.
• Comprehensive South Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• 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 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.”

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media