Career Development Specialist - Jackson Correctional Institution

Full‑time grant‑funded position at Tallahassee State College (TSC) within the Department of Corrections Region 1 at Jackson Correctional Institution.

• 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.

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

• Salary: $41,200.00 annually;
• 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.

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.