WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-F/C (FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034)

JOB DUTIES

Leads the dynamic Wellness Education program, planning, administering, and teaching engaging classroom activities for inmates. Supervises and coordinates recreational activities, ensuring security and direct supervision for all participants. Collaborates with medical and security staff to create impactful wellness programs that support the social recovery of inmates. Monitors and assesses inmate interests, transforming assessments into actionable goals and performance tasks to enhance wellness education. Organizes and oversees special events and competitive wellness activities, including coordinating with outside groups for recreational and cultural experiences.

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. 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. No repayment of prior distributions is required, and distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan may continue 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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. For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) 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. 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. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fldocjobs