WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-F/C (MAYO, FL, US, 32066)
Fldocjobs, Florida, NY, United States
Requisition No: 874557
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I‑F/C
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Mayo Correctional Institution in the Education Department.
Our mission in the Education Department is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Our goal is to enhance inmates' academic, vocational, and life skills, thereby promoting personal development and successful reintegration into society. By offering quality education and training, we aim to reduce recidivism and support inmates in becoming productive, law‑abiding citizens.
This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.
Job Duties
Plans, organizes, and teaches wellness education programs for inmates, including classroom activities and tobacco cessation programs, while promoting social recovery.
Supervises inmates during recreational and wellness activities, ensuring proper security and discipline, and writes reports when necessary.
Monitors inmate participation in wellness and recreation programs, sets goals, and aligns activities with institutional priorities and resources.
Manages and tracks wellness equipment and supplies, conducting regular inventories to ensure proper maintenance.
Organizes special events, recreational activities, and cultural programs, including coordinating with outside groups and facility staff.
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:
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
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.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity
Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
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.
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Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I‑F/C
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Mayo Correctional Institution in the Education Department.
Our mission in the Education Department is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Our goal is to enhance inmates' academic, vocational, and life skills, thereby promoting personal development and successful reintegration into society. By offering quality education and training, we aim to reduce recidivism and support inmates in becoming productive, law‑abiding citizens.
This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.
Job Duties
Plans, organizes, and teaches wellness education programs for inmates, including classroom activities and tobacco cessation programs, while promoting social recovery.
Supervises inmates during recreational and wellness activities, ensuring proper security and discipline, and writes reports when necessary.
Monitors inmate participation in wellness and recreation programs, sets goals, and aligns activities with institutional priorities and resources.
Manages and tracks wellness equipment and supplies, conducting regular inventories to ensure proper maintenance.
Organizes special events, recreational activities, and cultural programs, including coordinating with outside groups and facility staff.
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:
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
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.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity
Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
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.
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