Carolina Lara
San Mateo County
Tracy,CA
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Language
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Certification
23
years of professional experience
Dynamic Deputy Probation Officer with extensive experience at San Mateo County, excelling in offender supervision and motivational interviewing. Proven track record in fostering community safety through effective compliance monitoring and comprehensive report writing. Committed to driving positive behavioral change while maintaining meticulous documentation and strong communication with clients and legal entities.
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer
8 Years- Ensured compliance with probation conditions by proactively addressing violations and concerns.
- Maintained organized offender records in accordance with department and legal standards.
- Conducted thorough investigations into violations and related allegations.
- Supervised offenders to mitigate risks to community safety.
- Compiled comprehensive reports for court and associated legal entities.
- Executed pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations to assess offender readiness.
- Acted as court liaison, attending hearings and presenting findings and recommendations.
- Fostered open communication with probationers to provide constructive guidance and support.
Group Supervisor
5 Years 3 Months- Built rapport with clients via empathetic listening and consistent support in group settings.
- Kept meticulous case notes for evaluating client growth and development effectively.
- Created interactive activities that promoted connections among group members.
- Strengthened group cohesion through implementation of team-building exercises.
- Ensured a supportive atmosphere for clients to address personal issues openly.
- Actively pursued professional development opportunities to enhance care quality.
- Executed evidence-based strategies to drive positive behavioral change in clients.
- Facilitated collaboration with other professionals for integrated client support.
Group Counselor
4 Years 10 Months- Cultivated a safe, supportive environment for clients to discuss personal challenges openly.
- Delivered crisis intervention support, assisting clients in navigating difficult situations confidently.
- Actively listened to clients' concerns while providing encouragement and emotional support.
Guest Services Attendant
11 Years 6 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Associate of Arts - A.A. Administration of Justice
Skills
Offender supervision
Motivational interviewing
Policy enforcement
Cultural history
First aid and CPR
Verbal and written communication
Trained in defensive tactics
Court filings
Adult probation
Intake procedures
Investigations
First aid training
Documentation
Public speaking
Exceptional communicator
Presentence investigation reports (PSI)
Report writing
FLUENT IN Spanish
Data gathering
Substance abuse
Interviews
Behavioral counseling
Security checks
Juvenile probation
Court report documentation
Presentence investigations
Research/due diligence
Corrections experience
Urinalysis testing
Trauma-informed care
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Certification
POST Juvenile Correctional Officer
POST PC 832
POST Deputy Probation Officer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer
San Mateo County
10.2018 - CurrentRead More
Group Supervisor
San Mateo County Probation
07.2013 - 10.2018Read More
Group Counselor
Santa Clara County Probation Department
01.2010 - 11.2014Read More
Guest Services Attendant
Target Corporation
05.2003 - 11.2014Read More
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science from Administration of Justice
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Chabot College
Associate of Arts from A.A. Administration of Justice
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Arroyo High School
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