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Work History
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Andrea Powell

Lacey

Summary

Dynamic Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer Supervisor with extensive experience at DCYF, excelling in team leadership and crisis management. Proven ability to enhance safety and security while fostering positive environments. Skilled in decision-making and effective communication, successfully implementing programs that reintegrate youth and improve overall outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

JRSO3

DCYF
12.2023 - Current

-Provide supervision, training, and evaluation to Juvenile Officer staff.

-Provide management, safety and security of residents and staff.

-Supervise and brief staff on an assigned shift.

-Provide supervision and management over milieu, and provide positive life-coaching and mentoring to residents.

-Provide swift and appropriate response in aggressive or crisis situations.

-Conduct monthly required tasks in a timely manner: Fire Drills, Security equipment inventory, Safety Inspections, Prea Checks, and ensure unit supplies are ordered and available.

JRO2

DCYF
10.2017 - 12.2023

-Conduct head counts room searches.

-Escort youth across campus to various groups, schools, recreation and central kitchen.

-Maintain professional boundaries while building rapport.

-Create positive environment with emphasis on safety and security.

-Recognize and assess problem situations and immediately respond to emergent situations.

Paraprofessional

Yelm Community Schools
12.2016 - 10.2017

- Managed daily activities of youth who exhibited volatile behaviors.

- Created program to affectively reintegrate youth into traditional classroom setting.


Mental Health Therapy Coordinator

Oregon State Hospital
10.2002 - 06.2013

-Creating staffing schedules and daily functional assignments

-Maintained safety and security in housing unit

-Member of the Interdisciplinary Team to create treatment goals and update progress.

-Carried a caseload of 6 high acuity patients.

Education

General Education

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
06-1992

Skills

  • Work coordination
  • Clear communication
  • Team Leader
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening

Timeline

JRSO3

DCYF
12.2023 - Current

JRO2

DCYF
10.2017 - 12.2023

Paraprofessional

Yelm Community Schools
12.2016 - 10.2017

Mental Health Therapy Coordinator

Oregon State Hospital
10.2002 - 06.2013

General Education

Palmdale High School