WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-F/C

Requisition No: 876677 Agency: Department of Corrections Working Title: WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-F/C Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70046711 Salary: $49,440.30 Annually Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026

ADVERTISING TITLE: WELLNESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Dade 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 Lead the dynamic Wellness Education program, planning, administering, and teaching engaging classroom activities for inmates. Supervise and coordinate recreational activities, ensuring security and direct supervision for all participants. Collaborate with medical and security staff to create impactful wellness programs that support the social recovery of inmates. Monitor and assess inmate interests, transforming assessments into actionable goals and performance tasks to enhance wellness education. Organize and oversee 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: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) Deferred Retirement Option Program Deferred Compensation Other retirement options: beginning July 1 2024, 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 required; 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 only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. The 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. Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida