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

Tallahassee State College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Generous leave

Tuition waivers

Campus events access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking a Pre-Release Employment Navigator to work within the Department of Corrections Region 2—Madison to Volusia. The role involves delivering employability and life skills training in cell-front and congregate settings, both in-person and virtually.

Responsibilities include facilitating assessments, documenting services, and coordinating with facility staff to connect pre-release job seekers with community employers.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in workforce development, social services or corrections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Associate degree or high school diploma is required or preferred.

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

Two years of professional experience

Data entry

Communication skills

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.

• 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
• 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.

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma
• 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.

• 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.