Arissa A. Gibson
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Highly accomplished Professional looking for new challenges that will utilize my outstanding leadership and interpersonal communication skills to transition from a career in the field of Social Services to the field of Education. Responsible Probation Officer specializing in caseload management and documentation. Analytical and methodical employee with meticulous attention for detail.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
NYC Department of Probation
Brooklyn, NY
07.1995 - Current
- Effectively manages assigned caseload in accordance with the department’s established procedures and guidelines
- Aids senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning
- Creates, organize and maintain files, case notes and electronic databases
- Facilitates communication between probationers, their families, employers, law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, and other stakeholders involved in the process with the purpose of exchanging information and identifying resources for the client
- Networked with community-based organizations, government agencies and local business to connect community residents with neighborhood resources and services with the Neighborhood Opportunity Network NeON
Program Director - Structured Educational Support Program
Vanguard Urban Improvement Association
Brooklyn, NY
06.1991 - 07.1995
- Oversaw administration and development of the Structured Educational Support Program
- Recruited and enrolled youth to the Structured Educational Support Program
- Preformed statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties as required
- Attended external partner meetings to collaborate for the benefit of increasing opportunities, resources for participants
- Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, interviews to inform decision making.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
Office of the Inspector General – Confidential Investigator Aide
New York City Human Resources Administration
New York, NY
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Provided administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office
- Maintained case records, analyzed specific data gathered as a result of investigations by the Office
- Handled highly sensitive confidential information and demonstrated high levels of integrity and ability to exercise sound judgment
- Prepared and submitted written reports of each investigation and maintained files.
Education
Masters of Arts: Communications -
New York Institute of Technology
01.2000
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice -
Saint John’s University
01.1991
Skills
- MS Office proficiency
- Exceptional Communicator
- Excellent time management
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Data Gathering
- Verbal and Written Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Probation Officer
NYC Department of Probation
07.1995 - Current
Program Director - Structured Educational Support Program
Vanguard Urban Improvement Association
06.1991 - 07.1995
Office of the Inspector General – Confidential Investigator Aide
New York City Human Resources Administration
01.1989 - 01.1990
Masters of Arts: Communications -
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice -
Saint John’s University