Professional with strong background in guiding individuals through rehabilitation and reintegration processes. Skilled in case management, conflict resolution, and client assessment. Known for teamwork and adaptability, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Recognized for ethical standards, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Probation Counselor
Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
Kennewick, WA
07.2018 - Current
Case manage youth and families involved in probation, truancy, diversion, youth at risk and dependency.
Assess strengths and risks factors by implementing motivational interviewing techniques.
Respond and support youth and families in crisis.
Submit appropriate legal documents in a timely manner.
Attend and testify at court hearings
Advocate for clients by exploring all available community resources and services and making referrals.
Trained new staff on best practices in probation services and case management
Implemented evidence-based strategies to reduce recidivism among youth offenders
Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant trainings and workshops, enhancing the quality of services provided to youth.
Monitored progress and compliance with court-ordered conditions
Truancy Tracker
Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
Kennewick, WA
08.2017 - 06.2018
Responsible for meeting with truant students/families and identifying the barriers to success.
Counseled youth on options for earning credits and getting on track to graduate.
Practiced a strength-based approach and motivational interviewing to promote positive changes.
Increased awareness of BECCA laws to schools, families, youth, and community.
Documented interactions and interventions in electronic case management systems.
Trained new staff on tracking protocols and case management procedures.
Enhanced workflow efficiency by streamlining reporting processes for case reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Brescia University
12-2017
Skills
Guild President since 2023
Member of Guild Executive Board and negotiations committee since 2021