FDC-CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 843020

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS CONSULTANT-70022583-CENTRAL OFFICE

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70022583

Salary: $61,800.18 Annual Rate

Posting Closing Date: 12/26/2024

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Correctional Programs Consultant – 70022583

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Bureau of Substance Use Treatment and Transition Services.

Salary: $61,800.18 Annual Rate

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The position reports directly to the Assistant Bureau Chief of the Transition Services Unit. This position is responsible for implementing, directing, coordinating, and administering the delivery of reentry initiatives within the Bureau of Substance Use Treatment and Transition Services.
• Assist in development of strategic plans, including, but not limited to, compiling, and effectively incorporating information, drafting of appropriate goals and objectives as directed, and evaluating alignment with the Department's reentry initiatives. Remain aware of new developments in reentry efforts in other areas and recommend updates and/or modifications to the strategic plan as appropriate. Assists with development and maintenance of program manuals and curriculum along with make recommendations on best practices.
• Assist the Statewide Re-Entry Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator in a variety of complex duties requiring independent judgement. Assist in the evaluation of data on current reentry program services and program which may include contact with faiclities, community corrections offices, and other program areas within the department and community.
• Assists with the monitoring of the bureaus grant awards and funding utilization. Assists with the development of contract scope and contract/program monitoring tools. Analyze data and makes recommendations to leadership for program development and revision. Participates in development of data reports in collaboration with other department sections.
• Assists with the review of current research on best practices in various reentry programs. Participates in the development of request for proposals, and other competitive solicitations in coordination with other department sections. Assists in the development of bureau legislative budget requests, legislative bill analysis and other special projects.
• Assists with development of program monitoring tools and conducts program monitoring to include onsite program monitorina of oroaram facilities to ensure overall quality of programs and standards compliance.

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:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in training, program planning, program coordination, program research, instruction, administrative work, social services and/or related area.
  • Corrections experience or corrections administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with correctional reentry or transition programs.
• Experience in program and/or contract monitoring.

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.