CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 861752 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70010485 

Salary:  $57,165.16 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at the Region IV Office in the Substance Abuse Department.

The mission of a Correctional Service Consultant is to effectively identify, evaluate, and address substance abuse issues among inmates during the reception process. We are committed to providing comprehensive substance abuse program orientation, conducting thorough screenings, and ensuring accurate documentation and placement in appropriate treatment programs. Through collaboration with Classification staff and the provision of motivational and support group activities, we aim to support inmates in their recovery journey. Additionally, we strive to continuously assess and improve the effectiveness of our substance abuse screening and referral processes to enhance the well-being and rehabilitation of our inmate population.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Administers and evaluates substance abuse screenings for all inmates during the reception process to determine the presence and severity of substance abuse problems.
• Provides substance abuse program orientation to all inmates in the reception process, except for death row inmates and those with one-day processing and may conduct psycho-social assessments.
• Works with Classification staff to place inmates in appropriate substance abuse programs and ensures timely and accurate entry of program services and court recommendations into the database.
• Establishes and maintains each inmate’s substance abuse clinical record and required documentation.
• Provides motivational groups and recovery/support group activities (AA/NA meetings) for inmates and assists in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of the substance abuse screening and referral process.

BENEFITS:

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

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.

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.