Career Development Specialist - Arcadia, FL

Career Development Specialist – Arcadia, FL at Tallahassee State College

Tallahassee State College is thrilled to announce a full‑time, grant‑funded opening for the position of Career Development Specialist, Arcadia, FL – P07815 with the DOC – DeSoto Correctional Institution Annex. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

• Facilitate employability and life skills instruction, administer and interpret assessments, and deliver training that includes the Compass 100 hybrid curriculum and Thinking for a Change.
• Provide Compass 100 Hybrid and supplemental in‑cell assignments through cell‑front instruction for eligible participants in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator.
• Deliver Compass 100 Hybrid instruction in a small‑group setting for participants not in restrictive housing, and coordinate pre‑release connections with community providers and employers via face‑to‑face and technology‑based interactions, including pre‑release job search, recruitment, and placement activities.
• Report monthly attendance, program enrollments, and completions in the Department of Corrections approved format, and maintain documentation of services delivered.

• Facilitate employability and life skills programs.
• Conduct assessment administration and interpretation.
• Provide pre‑release job search facilitation and placement support.
• Maintain accurate attendance and program completion records.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma with at least two (2) 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.

• Competitive salary of $42,024 annually.
• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

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.