Accomplished Juvenile Probation Officer/Victim Advocate with over 35 years at Berks County, adept in mental health awareness and effective interpersonal relationships. Spearheaded comprehensive probation plans and coordinated victim services, demonstrating exceptional legal compliance and communication skills. Proven track record in enhancing juvenile rehabilitation and supporting community safety.
I have been with the Juvenile Probation Department for the past 35 years. I have held every position within the office. I have been a Line Probation Officer; an Intensive Probation Officer; a School-based Probation Officer; and Intake Officer and most recently the Victim/Witness Advocate for the department. I also was instrumental in running the Earthrise Snack Shop, located within the County Services Center. Within these various rolls, I have created probation plans for juvenile clients; written reports presented to the court regarding juvenile clients, both dealing with their backgrounds and supervision needs, along with how they have done under the supervision of the office. I have maintained contact with the parents of juvenile clients and worked cohesively to reach the end goal of the rehabilitation of juvenile defendants. I have worked with juvenile placement facilities and various mental health providers to effect change in clients. I have been the master scheduler of mental health services in order to coordinate mental health treatment for juveniles. I worked with, and supervised, clients, who worked at Juvenile Probation run snack shop. I currently have daily communication with victims of juvenile offenses; collecting information relative to restitution and the impact of the crime upon them, while informing them of victim based services. Additionally within this role, I oversee the input of restitution within the Clerk of Courts Office. I am able to proficiently address the court, victims and clients as needed and am able to treat all parties with respect.