Vocational Specialist #11505 Salary $35,786.00 Annually Location Daytona Beach Job Type Staff - Full-Time Job Number 202500513 Department Falcon Hope Center Opening Date 08/18/2026 Closing Date 8/26/2026 5:00

PM Eastern Description Benefits Required Qualifications:

Associate degree. Two (2) years of related experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate all the intake processes for the Fresh Start classes. Deliver and support instruction for the Fresh Start classes. Attend community events to recruit participants for the Fresh Start classes. Perform duties related to determining student eligibility and maintaining files for individuals awarded childcare assistance through New Directions. Review student documentation for completeness and accuracy and ensure proper reporting of information. Maintain accurate records of all payment information and invoices received from childcare vendors. Access, input, and retrieve information from PeopleSoft to support eligible students. Collaborate with college departments and provide appropriate referrals to assist students with retention. Serve as a representative of the Falcon HOPE Center at college events, presenting program information to faculty staff, to promote services supporting CTE students. Attend scheduled meetings with departmental staff. Perform other duties, Falcon Hope Center operations, and special projects as assigned and directed by the Director. Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret information and make logical decisions. Operate a calculator, PC and keyboard; sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time while performing detailed tasks. Knowledge Microsoft Office applications while maintaining a high level of concentration.

Veteran's Preference Information:

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed. This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email HR@daytonastate.edu . Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. Click here to view the College's statement of non-discrimination. Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including:

Health Insurance:

Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Retirement Options:

Florida Retirement System Pension Plan Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Florida Retirement System Investment Plan State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP) 403(b) and 457(b)

Retirement Savings Accounts Supplemental Insurance:

College Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance Sick Leave Pool Cancer Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Paid Time Off:

Vacation & Sick Leave Holidays & College Breaks Holidays:

Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving & the following day

Christmas Day Additional Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Please note: Adjunct, part-time and temporary full-time staff may be eligible for certain benefits if qualification criteria are met. Employer Daytona State College Address 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114 Phone (386)506-3000 Website https://www.daytonastate.edu/index.html