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** APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED **

TITLE:                      Career Development Specialist – Region 3 

POSITION NO:        Varies 

SECTION:                Department of Corrections/Facility/Administrative Services 

HIRING SALARY:     $ 31,824.00 

HOURS:                    40 hours per week 

CONTACT:                Human Resources at (850) 201-8510 or via email at hr@tcc.fl.edu 

LOCATIONS:        The link to the Department of Corrections Region 3 map is included to assist you in identifying the location of each facility.  Please ensure that the location you select is within vicinity or the location you desire.   

• Avon Park Correctional Institution (Avon Park, FL)
• Hernando Correctional Institution (Brooksville, FL)

MAJOR FUNCTION: The Career Development Specialist is a grant funded position housed within Department of Corrections.  The Career Development Specialist is primarily responsible for the facilitation of employability and life skills, administration and interpretation of assessments, and training to include the Compass 100 hybrid curriculum and Thinking for a Change.  Specifically, the position will provide 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; services related to Compass 100 Hybrid and Thinking for a Change through a small group setting to eligible participants who are not in restrictive housing as directed by the Lead Educator and reports of monthly attendance, program enrollments and completions on the Department of Corrections approved format. 

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:  An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma and two (2) years of professional experience in the 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices; knowledge of office procedures and practices; knowledge of methods of data collection; knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication; proficient computer skills in Excel and Microsoft Word software; proficient in specking effectively to small groups; ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and complete work assignments with accuracy; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with others; ability to work in a secured prison setting; ability to work with inmates; ability work within the vicinity of officials that carry guns; and ability to work with users of varying technical expertise. 

PREFERENCE IS ALSO GIVEN TO VETERANS AND SPOUSES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE VETERANS' PREFERENCE LAW. AT TIME OF APPLICATION, SUBMITTAL OF FORM DD214 IS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE CLAIM.  NOTE:  PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR DD214 AS AN ATTACHMENT AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. 

***TCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER ***  

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting.  

The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.  Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs and activities.  Inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 239 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-6074, tolsonr@tcc.fl.edu. 

ALL PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources at (850) 201-8510.

Required Skills Required Experience

• DECISION QUALITY AND TIMELINESS - Makes good decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• PROBLEM SOLVING - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• INITIATIVE - Takes initiative to learn new things, try new processes and is open to exploration; is motivated to continuously improve; demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY - Holds self-responsible for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Engages in effective, concise, two-way personal communication; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working. Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• FOCUS ON MEMBER/CUSTOMER - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers (internal and external) and members; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with members/customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with members/customers and gains their trust and respect.
• DELEGATION - Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; broadly shares both responsibility and accountability; tends to trust people to perform; lets direct reports and others finish their own work.
• DEVELOPING DIRECT REPORTS AND OTHERS - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• MANAGERIAL COURAGE - Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• DRIVE FOR RESULTS - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.