Attended Okalahoma Baptist University for four years, gained a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. From there I accepted a position at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center as a Resident Care Specialist II, I worked in this role for a year. After a year in this role I applied and accepted a postion as a Resident Care Speclist III, a supervisor role in the same setting. I have been in this supervisor postion for a year and 4 months.
Advanced level of work in a residential unit as a shift supervisor. Responsibilities to train and assist other in their duties at the job. This includes coordinating the activties of the residents in the unit. These positions will be assigned responsibility for the supervision of lower level staff, including assigning, planning, anf organizing work, providing training, and evaluating performance. Positions will provide direct supervision which includes additional responsibilities for employee development, approving leave and inflitrating disciplinary actions, as well as performing related administrative functions including but not limited to various investigations or other secuirty related activities.
Independently enforcing appropriate rules and regulations to safeguard lives and property. In addition to security work, employees are required to furnish postivie guidance, as well as sanctions for innappropriate behavior on the part of juvenile residents. Employees are responsible for providing resident supervision, implementing group and individual treatment plans, developing constructive relationships with residents, coworkers, and other treatment team members. Positions will be assigned duties invlovling responsibility and sometimes hazardous disciplinary guidance and security work.
Teamwork Crisis Management, Critical thinking Time Management Crisis intervention Leadership Adaptability Interpersonal Skills Scheduling Communcation Skills Flexability