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Requisition No: 858567 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70044351 

Salary:  $61,800.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: COUNSELING & SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Substance Abuse Department.

The mission of the Counseling & Social Services Supervisor is to effectively manage and deliver comprehensive substance abuse programs within correctional institutions, ensuring the highest standards of care and rehabilitation. We are committed to developing and implementing evidence-based curricula, providing clinical supervision, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and inmates. By collaborating with community providers and maintaining strict adherence to departmental policies, we aim to facilitate successful re-entry and long-term recovery for all individuals in our care.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Program Management: This position reports to the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator and takes guidance from the Warden or Assistant Warden of Programs. It involves managing and coordinating inmate substance abuse programs at a correctional institution, including overseeing daily operations, and attending various meetings and training sessions.
• Curriculum and Supervision: The role includes helping to develop and deliver program curricula, providing clinical supervision according to Florida regulations, and supervising other staff. It also involves gathering and evaluating data on program effectiveness and inmate progress and participating in staff meetings.
• Policy Implementation: The position requires understanding and applying department standards, policies, and procedures related to substance abuse and re-entry programs. It involves interviewing job applicants, recommending hires, and communicating new and existing policies to staff.
• Liaison and Compliance: The role acts as a link between the institution's classification team and community providers/agencies for inmate re-entry. It includes completing compliance reports, following up on action plans, and staying updated on new developments in substance abuse treatment and re-entry programs.
• Staff Supervision: This position involves supervising employees, monitoring their daily activities, evaluating their performance, and developing improvement plans if needed. It includes counseling and guiding staff, handling disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with training requirements, and managing leave requests to maintain office coverage.

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 (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:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be certified or certified eligible through Fl Certification Board - Certification in Addictions Counseling (CAP/CCJAP, etc.)
• Must have either two (2) years of experience in a Therapeutic Community (TC) setting; or two (2) years of management experience as a Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or Qualified Professional as defined by Chapter 397.311 (36), F.C.
• Must be a qualified professional as defined by Chapter 397 .311 (36), Florida Statutes.

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.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. 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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.