Alison Pratt
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Supervisor
Lutheran Social Services, Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2019 - Current
- Ensure program and staff compliance with outlined expectations in federal grants and state contracts
- Assist in completion of any needed program planning for federal or state grants
- Develop and maintain a system for sharing needed information with LSS staff, DOC and any other pertinent partners
- Assist in hiring, orientation, and training of designated Re-Entry Coaches
- Coordinate Re-Entry Coaches in carrying through the goals and metrics of designated programs
- Monitor client records systems to ensure files are complete
- Ensure timely documentation of all services provided by Re-Entry Coaches
- Assist in completion of quality improvement activities: including case record review, satisfaction surveys, and risk management outcomes
- Assist in maintaining partner connections with representatives from Department of Corrections, federal grant managers and any other pertinent partners
- Speak on behalf of the agency and Re-Entry Services department
Re-Entry Coach
Lutheran Social Services, Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Assist in referring clients to community resources and other organizations
- Contribute to a positive working relationship with project partners
- Provide ongoing support and coaching in areas of Re-Entry
- Assist in the development of individualized case plans for each client
- Lead evidence based programming for clients
- Keep accurate records with those served and progress
- Complete program paperwork
- Provide required data and client performance information
- Regularly update progress notes and information in all required data collection systems
Correctional Corporal
Minnehaha County Sheriff Department
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Supervise corrections staff in the performance of their duties to ensure staff compliance with policy and procedure
- Provide direction and guidance during any emergency situation to ensure the security and safety of staff, inmates, public, and the facility
- Supervise and assist in directing corrections staff in managing uncooperative inmates
- Assist and provide guidance to staff in the use of appropriate levels of force
- Review jail rule infractions committed by inmates
- Conduct hearings with inmates concerning infraction, determine validity of the infraction, and determine appropriate disciplinary sanctions for inmates
- Monitor staff schedules ensuring that minimum staff requirements are met
Correctional Officer
Minnehaha County Sheriff Department
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2007 - 01.2017
- Maintain safety and security within the jail setting
- Process incoming and outgoing inmates, perform cell block checks, complete incident reports, transport inmates throughout the jail
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Sioux Falls, SD01-2009
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05-2006
High School Diploma -
LeMars Community High School
Le Mars, IA05-2003
Skills
- Records Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Needs Assessment
- Case Documentation
- Client documentation
- Data collection and management
- Domestic Violence Training
- Independent Judgment
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Motivational Interviewing
Bringing Peace to Relationships curriculum (MRT DV)
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Advanced Moral Reconation Therapy (Advanced MRT)
Attend Domestic Violence Institute yearly
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Lutheran Social Services, Sioux Falls
11.2019 - Current
Re-Entry Coach
Lutheran Social Services, Sioux Falls
04.2018 - 11.2019
Correctional Corporal
Minnehaha County Sheriff Department
01.2014 - 12.2017
Correctional Officer
Minnehaha County Sheriff Department
02.2007 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southeast Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
LeMars Community High School
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