Direct Support Professional | Lutheran Social Service | Moorhead, MN Summary: Corrections professional seeking to change careers to Direct Support Professional. Able to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Recognized for excellent attention to detail and observation skills. Outstanding record of safety and work attendance. Key Qualifications Previous pastoral education; equipped to provide empathetic guidance and encouragement while building supportive relationships Highly experienced in ensuring accurate and complete documentation of services and care provided; maintained records and created reports using Microsoft and specific program software Knowledgeable of the Fargo/Moorhead area and opportunities for community engagement and activities Past experience supervising 8 staff and operations at a special needs children’s residential facility Possess valid driver’s license, violation-free driving record, and clean background Correctional Officer offers 5-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Vigilant correctional officer skillful communicating with inmates to diffuse tense situations and resolving conflicts. Expertise in managing and monitoring offender daily activities, overseeing safe transport of offenders and operating communication systems. Certified in . Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 5-year industry history. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.