Pre-Release Employment Navigator-Region 2 (Madison-Volusia Counties)

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement through Florida Retirement

Professional development opportunities

11 federally paid holidays

Tuition waivers for continuous学习

Free access to college events

Job summary

Tallahassee State College invites applications for a full-time Pre-Release Employment Navigator (P11690) with the Department of Corrections – Region 2.

You’ll coordinate inmate employability training, gate‑keeping connections with employers, and pre-release job search support, including mock interviews and readiness portfolios.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or high school diploma and two years of relevant experience; strong Microsoft Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in workforce development, social services or corrections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Preference given to candidates with an associate degree and one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• In-person and virtual facilitation of inmate training relative to employability and life skills.
• Interpretation of assessments.
• Maintaining and providing documentation of services delivered.
• Collaborating with facility staff to establish pre-release connections with community providers and employers.
• Assisting the facility with hiring events, mock interviews, pre-release job search, recruitment, and readiness portfolio development.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College

Pre-Release Employment Navigator

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 a full-time, grant-funded opening for the position of Pre-Release Employment Navigator – P11690 with Department of Corrections – Region 2 (Madison – Volusia). We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

The link to the Department of Corrections Region 2 (Madison – Volusia) 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 Pre-Release Employment Navigator, you will report to the lead educator or Assistant Warden and play a key role in delivering services through cell-front and/or congregate settings. The services provided shall include:

• In-person and virtual facilitation of inmate training relative to employability and life skills;
• Interpretation of assessments;
• Maintaining and providing documentation of services delivered;
• Collaborating with facility staff (Assistant Warden / Classification Supervisor/Release Officer) to establish pre-release connections with community providers and employers; and
• Assisting the facility with hiring events, mock interviews, pre-release job search, recruitment, and readiness portfolio development.

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.
• Preference given to candidates with 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 $46,350.00 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.
• A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays
• Tuition waivers program 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.