ANGELA MCLAUGHLIN
Lee,MA
Summary
Experienced Probation Officer effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions. Creative and practical problem solver.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Berkshire Juvenile Court
09.2013 - Current
- Assist in courtroom procedures by reporting findings, making recommendations, conducting hearings, seeking modification of court orders, enforcing court orders and maintaining accurate court and case records.
- Conduct evaluations, counseling interviews, and complete referrals to community agencies while building working relationships with Probationers for rehabilitation in accordance with established standards
- Maintain contact and collaboration with other community and State agencies to meet the needs of probationers and comply with supervision standards
- Attend community-based meetings with other agencies to build community relations, maintain knowledge of community-based programs, give feedback and discussions on needed programming in the area.
Associate Probation Officer
Pittsfield District Court, Berkshire Juvenile Court
05.2008 - 09.2013
- Conducted initial interviews and intakes for adult and juvenile probationers
- Assess and determine probationer eligibility for appointed legal advocacy
- Record current and accurate notations for office visits and court activities.
- Prepare documentation for court and relay information regarding compliance and recommendations.
Corrections Officer
Berkshire County Sheriffs
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Maintained custody of inmates within a secured setting
- Supervise, guide, counsel and lead activities of inmates within a Pod, Work details, visits, recreational and vocational activities
Acting Clinical Case
Hillcrest Educational Centers
03.2007 - 05.2007
- Co-Facilitated social/emotional, groups with students and clinical staff
- Clinical report writing and coordination of treatment plans
- Collected, maintained, managed clinical data
Teachers Assistant
Hillcrest Educational Centers
10.2005 - 03.2007
- Provided Support in an educational setting to teachers and students
- Worked with students individually or in small groups to provide instructions for educational or social related actives
- Taught and facilitated growth of decisions making, ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Sociology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05.2005
County Corrections Basic Training Academy Certificate 280 Hours, Hampden County -
Massachusetts Sheriff's Association
2007
Skills
- Active listening
- Team work
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
- Dyslexic thinking
- Communication skills
Additional Information
While Being a Probation officer I have initiated and helped create office forms IE, court Chonos, court recommendations and condition form, lead a CRA training for local schools in Berkshire County in 2022 and have been the Court Liaison for the Shakespeare in the Courts Project since 2017.
Timeline
Probation Officer
Berkshire Juvenile Court
09.2013 - Current
Associate Probation Officer
Pittsfield District Court, Berkshire Juvenile Court
05.2008 - 09.2013
Corrections Officer
Berkshire County Sheriffs
05.2007 - 05.2008
Acting Clinical Case
Hillcrest Educational Centers
03.2007 - 05.2007
Teachers Assistant
Hillcrest Educational Centers
10.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State College
Associate of Applied Science - Sociology
Westfield State University
County Corrections Basic Training Academy Certificate 280 Hours, Hampden County -
Massachusetts Sheriff's Association