COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance with AD&D

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans with FRS

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Counseling & Soc Svcs Sup I - F/C - SES at Lowell Correctional Institution to lead inmate substance abuse programming and oversee daily operations in the Substance Abuse Department.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, a certified addictions counselor credential, and two years of relevant experience in TC settings or senior program leadership. On-site work is required with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Certification in Addictions Counseling (CAP/CCJAP, etc.)
• Two years of Therapeutic Community (TC) experience or two years of senior program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage inmate substance abuse programming at a correctional institution.
• Provide curriculum development, clinical supervision, and staff oversight.
• Interface with institutional and community partners for reentry and program evaluation.

Skills

Therapeutic Community experience

Program management

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Certification in Addictions Counseling (CAP/CCJAP, etc.)

Job description

Requisition No: 883744

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70044351

Salary: $70,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Substance Abuse Department.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties

• The position reports directly to the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator and indirectly to the Warden or Assistant Warden of Programs. It is responsible for implementing and managing inmate substance abuse programming at a correctional institution, overseeing daily operations, and participating in various staff and institutional meetings and training.
• Assists with curriculum development and delivery, provides clinical supervision per Florida Administrative Code 65D-30, supervises staff, supports program evaluation through data and report analysis, and participates in clinical and multi-disciplinary staffing.
• Interprets and applies departmental standards and policies, interviews and recommends applicants for hire, and communicates new and existing procedures to staff.
• Acts as a liaison for inmate reentry with institutional and community partners, monitors compliance and action plans, and stays updated on substance abuse and reentry developments.
• Directs and supervises staff, monitors daily activities, evaluates performance, develops improvement plans, provides guidance and motivation, manages disciplinary actions, ensures training compliance, and approves leave to maintain office coverage.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be certified or certified eligible through Fl Certification Board - Certification in Addictions Counseling (CAP/CCJAP, etc.)
• Must have either two (2) years of experience in a Therapeutic Community (TC) setting; or two (2) years of management experience as a Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or Qualified Professional as defined by Chapter 397.311 (36), F.C.
• Must be a qualified professional as defined by Chapter 397.311 (36), Florida Statutes.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E‑Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I‑9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H‑1B Visa Sponsorship.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.