CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region II Gainesville office in the Office of Programs and Re-Entry department. The Correctional Services Consultant builds and sustains Second Chance Employer partnerships through strategic outreach and collaborative workforce initiatives, connecting reintegrating individuals with meaningful employment. By engaging employers and partners, we drive impactful hiring events and track outcomes to strengthen Florida’s workforce. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves., * Recruit and maintain Second Chance Employer partnerships through outreach, visits, and ongoing management, serving as the primary relationship manager and handling lead handoffs.

• Recruit employers for hiring events and pre-release opportunities, conduct follow-ups, and document outcomes for each employer contact.
• Present approved content to external groups about hiring reintegrating populations and build relationships with workforce and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with internal staff and leadership, share employer information, and develop strategic employer engagement plans based on workforce needs and labor market trends.
• Maintain accurate records, submit reports, represent FDC at events, and track job placement outcomes to refine engagement strategies.

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned region and statewide or overnight as required.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft programs including excel, with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Must possess strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, and be able to clearly and accurately convey complex program information to diverse audiences, including employers, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Must be able to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments., * Experience in employer engagement, workforce development, recruiting, business development, and community outreach, including coordinating hiring events, developing workforce partnerships, managing business accounts, ensuring employer compliance, and directly engaging employers to create employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals.
• Experience presenting to employers, community organizations, or workforce partners.
• Demonstrated success achieving measurable job placement outcomes in a workforce development, staffing, or recruiting role.
• Current or former Pre-Release Employment Navigators (PRENs) with demonstrated employer engagement experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.

• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member’s distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption., The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.