Career Development Specialist - Wakulla Annex

FL; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits (FRS)

Professional development

Paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Athletics & arts access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking a Career Development Specialist for Wakulla CI to provide in-cell instruction and transition services for eligible participants. You will administer assessments, deliver the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program, and maintain documentation of services rendered.

Join a team supporting inmate release planning, pre-release connections with community providers, and coordinated hiring events.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or high school diploma with two years in workforce development or corrections.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Bonus: associate’s degree and one year in social services or corrections.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret assessments.
• Deliver the 100-Hour Transition Skills Program curriculum.
• Deliver additional Department programs as assigned.
• Maintain documentation of services delivered.
• Report attendance, enrollments and completions monthly.
• Coordinate pre-release connections with community providers.
• Assist Pre-Release Employment Navigators with hiring events and job search.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Career Development Specialist - Wakulla Annex# Employment Opportunities## Career Development Specialist - Wakulla AnnexApply: Site 1 - Main (M) - Campus: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: REQ05328# **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, Wakulla CI – Position 10036** with **DOC**. 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; 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*.