Career Development Specialist - Suwanee CI

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College – Career Development Specialist – P05618 with DOC – Suwanee Correctional Institution.

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 at the Suwanee Correctional Institution.

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.

• 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;
• 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.

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma, and at least two years of professional experience in workforce development, social services or corrections;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.

• Associate’s Degree and one year of experience in social services or corrections field.

Competitive salary of $41,200.00 per year, plus a comprehensive State of Florida benefits package, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System, opportunities for professional development, federally paid holidays, tuition waiver for continuous learning, and 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 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.