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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT - **Company:** State of Florida - **Location:** Gainesville, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $57,165.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc6412cdd292c4769a5fc654b7fe5bd08/eaa ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Skills-First Hiring: The Future of Work Needs More Than Resumes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1319-skills-first-hiring-the-future-of-work-needs-more-than-resumes) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Tips on mastering remote job interviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)