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Career Development Specialist-Jefferson CI

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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, Jefferson CI – P05626

with

DOC

-

Jefferson Correctional Institute .

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

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

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

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.

We offer more than just a competitive salary of

$41,200.00

annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy the above benefits.

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 .

Salary: $41,200.00 annually.

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