FDC-PLACEMENT & TRANSITION SPECIALIST-70047559-ZEPHYRHILLS CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION Date: Apr 16, 2024 Location: ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33542 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33559 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT Placement & Transition Specialist – 70047559 This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution in the Education Department. Salary Rate: $54,500.16 annually SALARY WILL BE APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAY POLICY. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED AT THE ABOVE LISTED APPOINTMENT RATE. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position involves professional work in counseling and testing inmates. Duties include but will not be limited to the following:
Conducts education orientation program for new arrivals, administers and scores achievement and placement tests. Responsible for the administration of General Education Development (GED) testing. This duty includes responsibility for proper security of tests and related materials and compliance with prescribed testing procedures.
Maintains educational records, test scores and education progress of inmates. Ensures that computerized educational records and reports are current.
Assists in the development of individualized education and transition plans.
Interviews and counsels with inmates regarding education, transition, and personal needs.
Ensures that achievements of inmates are recorded and recognized.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to counsel individuals.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of counseling.
Knowledge of the basic principles of human behavior.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to counseling and educational attainment of inmates.
Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to counseling of inmates.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work independently.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
SPECIAL NOTE: Non-certified applicants must obtain a State of Florida Educator’s Certificate within 12 months of hire. State of Florida Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained prior to the expiration of a Temporary Certificate.
One (1) year of teaching 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.
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