Brenda J Terrell
Summary
Dedicated and professional DUI Casework Officer and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years of experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DUI Intensive Casework Officer
Circuit Court Of Cook County
03.2001 - Current
- Provided court supervision to offenders referred by the court for a variety of crimes including but not limited to driving under the influence and other traffic-related offenses, battery, retail theft, criminal damage to property, domestic battery, and misdemeanor drug charges.
- Established and coordinated professional relationships with court approved agencies.
- Developed and implemented individualized supervision plans and provided the appropriate intervention.
- Conducted arrest checks via the Odyssey Portal, IClear, and Law Enforcement Access Data System.
- Completed intake interviews with offenders as part of the caseload assignment process.
- Completed criminogenic needs assessments and reassessments.
- Prepared court memos to inform the court of the offender's progress or lack thereof.
- Adhered to department standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and the Code of Conduct for Sworn Officers.
- Composed individualized supervision plans to promote pro-social development.
- Appeared in court on behalf of the department.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending relevant trainings, workshops and conferences ensuring the provision of high quality services.
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower offenders in taking ownership of court issues.
- Participated in group and individual case management supervision.
- Provided crisis intervention and support in high-stress situations to ensure the offender's safety and well-being
- Other duties as assigned.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
The Gateway Foundation
01.1999 - 03.2001
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending relevant trainings, workshops, and conferences, ensuring the provision of high-quality counseling services.
- Coordinated closely with external agencies such as probation officers, social workers, and medical professionals to facilitate seamless service provision for clients.
- Demonstrated understanding of addiction, mental health, and complex conditions.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to handle and diffuse emergency situations.
- Enhanced group therapy sessions for increased client engagement and effective communication of coping strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new clients to identify appropriate level of care and services needed for successful recovery.
- Maintained detailed case records in compliance with confidentiality guidelines, contributing to accurate documentation and efficient communication among team members.
- Increased family involvement in client treatment by conducting regular check-ins and providing education on how to best support their loved one''s recovery journey.
- Led relapse prevention groups, teaching clients essential skills needed for long-term sobriety success.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans and kept ongoing records of treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing clients'' unique needs.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, maintaining regular communication with clients and team members, and adapting to changing needs within the treatment setting.
- Facilitated therapy groups and individual counseling sessions.
- Monitored clients'' progress, adjusting treatment approaches as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Prepared participant for discharge by completing necessary paperwork, recommending resources and developing discharge plan.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms by identifying triggers and practicing alternative responses during counseling sessions.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.1999
Master of Science - Marketing Communications
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.1993
Skills
- Work Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Report Preparation
- Information Verification
- Report Writing
- Emergency Response
- Investigation Management
- Court appearances
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder Professional II
Timeline
DUI Intensive Casework Officer
Circuit Court Of Cook County
03.2001 - Current
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
The Gateway Foundation
01.1999 - 03.2001
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Roosevelt University
Master of Science - Marketing Communications
Roosevelt University
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