Multi-faceted Juvenile Probation Officer with 20+ years of experience in the juvenile field. Managed and provided services to an average caseload of 15-20 juveniles. Excellent organizational and collaborative skills leading to effective service delivery.
Skills
Documentation proficiency
Law enforcement support
Customer service
Interviewing
Counseling
Home visits
Needs assessment
Staff Management
Treatment planning
Progress evaluations
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Case Management
Resource referrals
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer/Case Manager/Title IV-E Coordinator/Placement Officer, 10/1998 to Current City Of Grapevine – Public Safety Building, TX,
Supervise juveniles placed on court ordered probation in the community.
As a Placement Officer I supervise juveniles that the court has removed from the home and placed in Residential Treatment facilities.
As Case Manager I monitor the caseloads of the other officers and help them move their cases through the court system.
As Title IV-E Coordinator I screen juveniles who are placed in the residential treatment centers to see if they qualify as being a Title IV-E candidate and make sure that paperwork is done in a timely fashion and sent to proper authorities in our governing body of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Reviewed caseworkers' client cases and made recommendations for additional actions and improvements.
Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to juveniles.
Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals,
Took active role in juvenile case planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for youth to be successful at placement.
Detention Officer, 10/1990 to 10/1998 Horry County Schools – Conway, SC,
Did intake on juveniles coming into the facility Made sure facility was secure, washed juveniles clothing, did room checks, prepared meals, made sure facility was clean.
Conducted physical searches of juveniles and their rooms in search of weapons and contraband.
Maintained security and welfare of juveniles in 11 bed Juvenile Detention Facility.
Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility Intake Process.
Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of juveniles.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of juvenile activities and behaviors.
Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Supervised and controlled behavior of up to 11 juveniles.
Physically restrained juveniles during altercations using Handle With Care and De-escalation techniques.
Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see juveniles.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated juveniles.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted room checks.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Special Education Aide, 08/1995 to 05/1996 Lufkin High School Paraprofessional – City, STATE,
At the Lufkin High School working with students on vocabulary, spelling, math and other skills.
Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Performed special tasks to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Monitored student progress and behavior.
Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
Education
Master of Science: Mental Health Counseling, Expected in 05/2012 Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, Texas, GPA:
Graduated with 3.75 GPA
Graduated in Good Standing
Bachelor of Art: Criminal Justice, Sociology, Expected in 05/2002 Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, Texas, GPA:
Cum Laude
Graduated with 3.42 GPA
Minored in Sociology
Graduated cum laude
Majored in Criminal Justice
Dean's List Spring 2002
Dean's List Fall 2001
Dean's List Fall 2000
Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Expected in Angelina College - Lufkin, Tx, GPA:
To utilize my passion for advancing the lives of our youth by working with at-risk students.
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