First-rate leader and problem solver with the ability to think outside of the box. Experienced leader with more than 10 years of experience in security with the state juvenile justice systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Tutor
Office of Juvenile Justice - Riverside Alternative High School
Bridge City, LA
03.2018 - Current
Company Overview: OJJ serves youth adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS) for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care.
Facilitate 60 minute classes.
Work with students in groups and individually during lessons.
Address classroom management and organization.
Assisting with lesson plans and materials.
Grading classwork and homework.
Writing progress reports.
Counsel/mentor students.
Provide a positive and nurturing guide for students and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
OJJ serves youth adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS) for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care.
Juvenile Justice Specialist 4
Office of Juvenile Justice
Bridge City, LA
01.2015 - 12.2017
Supervised staff on designated dorms.
Oversee all staff documentation.
Onboard new staff.
Participate in supervisor meetings.
Supervised operations of dorm.
Interact with directors and staff on dorm daily.
Supervised youths as a dorm leader.
Monitor youth assigned to his/her area.
Create an atmosphere conducive to treatment.
Assists/Monitor in record keeping on unit.
Accompany youth to therapies and all off-site activities.
Provide security and therapeutic assistance.
Participate and assist with clinical treatment team members with youth in therapeutic activities.
Maintains adequate records for each youth in their assigned area and unusual occurrences.
Juvenile Justice Specialist 3
Office of Juvenile Justice
Bridge City, LA
01.2012 - 12.2015
Supervise youth.
Create an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment.
Keep records, documentation on all youth in the unit.
Accompany youth to recreational and occupational therapies and all off-site activities.
Provide security and therapeutic assistance.
Participate and assist in clinical treatment team members with youth in therapeutic activities.
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
Kenner, LA
01.2003 - 12.2012
Assist clients in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles.
Monitor for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining client environment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for clients at all times.
Provide dietary training and assistance to clients.
Oversee pre-established orders by medical professionals.
Plan and support clients in daily activities.
Responsible for assisting clients with personal hygiene skills and tasks.
Education
B.A. of Arts & Master Of Arts , Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
American Public University
New Orleans, LA
07.2022
Skills
Leadership
Active Listener
Attention to Detail
Quick learner
Task oriented
Negotiation
Teamwork
Decision making
Good Driving Record
Ability to multi-task
Work Prioritization
Building relationships
Fulfilling court formalities
Reliable
Knowledgeable
Interpersonal Skills
Training
Timeline
Paraprofessional Tutor
Office of Juvenile Justice - Riverside Alternative High School
03.2018 - Current
Juvenile Justice Specialist 4
Office of Juvenile Justice
01.2015 - 12.2017
Juvenile Justice Specialist 3
Office of Juvenile Justice
01.2012 - 12.2015
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
01.2003 - 12.2012
B.A. of Arts & Master Of Arts , Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice