FDC-WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I F/C-******** SAGO PALM REENTRY CENTERThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.
Requisition No: 833242
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: FDC-WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I F/C-******** SAGO PALM REENTRY CENTER
This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Sago Palm Reentry Center in the Education Department.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs all duties relating to planning, administering, implementing, and monitoring a visible and effective wellness education program for assigned inmates to include facilitating and teaching related classroom activities.Responsible for supervision of inmates in assigned activities. Provides or delegates direct supervision of all inmates involved in organized recreational activities and coordinates security supervision of those activities.Writing corrective consultations and disciplinary reports when necessary and in accordance with department procedure.Coordinates wellness education, including recreation activities with the medical and security staff to develop programs that will aid the social recovery of the inmates.Conducts and monitors inmate interests and participation in wellness education and recreation activities through predetermined, objective assessments, transferring such assessments to a set of goals, objects, and performance tasks in accordance with institutional priorities and available resources.Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the wellness education department equipment inventory. Conducts quarterly as well as monthly inventory on all the supplies.Determines needs, evaluates, and plans competitive wellness activities for implementation during pre-scheduled and structured free time periods for the inmate population.Coordinates and oversees special events, including the scheduling of outside groups for recreational and cultural activities.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.457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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.If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualifications, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at ******** . 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 (******** ).
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.
Location: PAHOKEE, FL, US, 33476
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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