Adolfo Acosta
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Experienced Probation Officer effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions. Creative and practical problem solver. Probation Officer focused on encouraging offenders to rise above obstacles and accept life's challenges. Extensive training in motivational interviewing techniques. Probation Officer bringing over 20 years in corrections and law enforcement. Remains calm under pressure and works well in fast-paced, team-based environments. Skilled Security Specialist highly effective at screening people, containers and materials for security concerns. Dedicated and resourceful professional with advanced observational, conflict-management and problem-solving abilities developed over [Number] years of [Industry] performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
New Mexico Department Of Children Youth And Famili
10.2002 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services among disenfranchised youth.
- Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
- Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.
- Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals.
- Assessed mental health and physical state of young offenders.
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
- Alerted law enforcement about probation violations.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and obstacles to implementation by recommending changes to protocols in order to improve reach of services.
- Assessed home situations to determine need for removal of client from current home.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.1979
Skills
- Intervention Strategies
- Case Studies
- Juvenile Justice System Expert
- Active Listening
- Access Management
- Security Checks
- Corrective Action Planning
- Case Management
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Presentence Investigation Reports (PSI)
- Program Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- School Programs
- Large Caseload Management
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Program Evaluation
- Juvenile Probation
- Court Report Documentation
- Interstate Compact Familiarity
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Court Testimony
- Home Inspections
- Case Planning
- Excellent Monitoring Skills
- Understanding of Criminal Justice
- Drug Test Supervision
- Clerical Support
- Urinalysis Testing
- Interview and Interrogation Training
Accomplishments
- Instituted alternative programs for repeat offenders such as drug and mental health treatment court.
- Worked to provide services for individuals which were not eligible due to immigration status.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
New Mexico Department Of Children Youth And Famili
10.2002 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University