Correctional Programs Consultant

Requisition No: 831426 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: Correctional Programs Consultant

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70061324 

Salary:  Salary Rate: $60,000.20 annually ($2,307.70 biweekly) 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS CONSULTANT – 70061324

Requisition Number: 831426

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Program and Reentry.

Salary Rate: $60,000.20 annually ($2,307.70 biweekly)

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.
• The employee in this position reports to the Bureau Chief and is responsible for the planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation of statewide wellness education programs to meet the needs of inmates.
• Designs, develops, and coordinates programs and procedures to provide technical assistance statewide related to wellness education.  This includes identifying program needs and coordinating activities.
• Identify funding sources and contact public and private sector entities to secure appropriate individual and team activity equipment in adequate levels to promote inmate participation and provide employee safety.
• Conduct on-site visits to institutions and facilities to monitor program compliance with American Correctional Association Standards for wellness programs and to determine the program effectiveness in meeting the needs of inmates.
• Conduct on site visits to close management institutions to ensure compliance with current wellness programming requirements.
• Coordinate programs and services with the Office of Health Services, the Bureau of Substance Abuse Programs, and the Office of Chaplain Services to effectively promote the five components of wellness education (physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental) to inmates.
• Work in cooperation with other offices within the agency.
• Draft responses to routine correspondence from inmates, relatives of inmates, governmental agencies, lawyers, the general public, and department staff.
• Serve as a liaison with other departments and agencies on inmate and employee wellness initiates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Department of Corrections rules, policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• A high school diploma or its equivalent

• One year of professional experience in conducting recreational activities or health/wellness.

Correctional experience can substitute for one year of the required work experience.

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.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please 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.