COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

Requisition No: 883744 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70044351 

Salary:  $70,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Substance Abuse Department.

The Counseling & Social Services Supervisor manages and delivers substance abuse programs in correctional institutions, develops evidence-based curricula, provides clinical supervision, fosters a supportive environment, collaborates with community partners, and ensures policy compliance to promote successful re-entry and recovery.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• The position reports directly to the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator and indirectly to the Warden or Assistant Warden of Programs. It is responsible for implementing and managing inmate substance abuse programming at a correctional institution, overseeing daily operations, and participating in various staff and institutional meetings and trainings.
• Assists with curriculum development and delivery, provides clinical supervision per Florida Administrative Code 65D-30, supervises staff, supports program evaluation through data and report analysis, and participates in clinical and multi-disciplinary staffing.
• Interprets and applies departmental standards and policies, interviews and recommends applicants for hire, and communicates new and existing procedures to staff.
• Acts as a liaison for inmate reentry with institutional and community partners, monitors compliance and action plans, and stays updated on substance abuse and reentry developments.
• Directs and supervises staff, monitors daily activities, evaluates performance, develops improvement plans, provides guidance and motivation, manages disciplinary actions, ensures training compliance, and approves leave to maintain office coverage.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be certified or certified eligible through Fl Certification Board - Certification in Addictions Counseling (CAP/CCJAP, etc.)
• Must have either two (2) years of experience in a Therapeutic Community (TC) setting; or two (2) years of management experience as a Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or Qualified Professional as defined by Chapter 397.311 (36), F.C.
• Must be a qualified professional as defined by Chapter 397.311 (36), Florida Statutes.

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.

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.