Charlotte Rainey
Youth Development Officer
Houston,Texas
Summary
I’ve worked for Harris County for fifth-teen years and currently as a dedicated and motivated Youth Development Officer. Possessing great insight working with post adjudicated juveniles in an residential detention facility. Dedicated professional well-versed in operations processes and requirements. Well-versed in different types relationship-building strategies. While organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Communicates effectively and strive on being approachable.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Juvenile Development Officer
Harris County Juvenile
Houston, Texas
09.2019 - Current
- Monitor juveniles in residential detention facility
- Lead Nurture Groups
- Train staff in becoming nurture group facilitator
- Work with post adjudicated juveniles 40-50 hours weekly.
- Maintain therapeutic and safe environment
- Created programming and activities
- Transported residents on off campus trips
- Conducts strip searches and pat downs when needed
- Facilitate new intake process
- Facilitate Inventory needs
- Document on 24 hour programming and non-programming forms.
Behavior Specialist
The Watershed
Webster, TX
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Conducted weekly groups in developing positive behavioral tools and skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Supervised over 12 residents behavior during daily routines to secure safety of residents.
- Facilitated small group to address individual substance abuse issues.
- Transported residents to off campus AA meetings
- Charted daily in electronic charting system.
- Conducted room searches for contraband.
Psychiatric Technician
MHMRA of Harris County
Houston, Texas
05.2005 - 02.2008
- Conducted intake process and discharge process for patients.
- Monitored patients in 24 hour placement hospital for long term treatment.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, temperature.
- Search patients for contraband, recorded tattoos, scars.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising charge nurse.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Psychiatric Technician
Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston, TX
06.2002 - 08.2007
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Psychiatric Technician
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
Houston, TX
10.1999 - 03.2001
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social and Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CAAssociate of Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Davenport, IASkills
Facilitate Nurture Groups
undefinedCertification
Mandt Certified
Timeline
APEX Trained
04-2022
Nurture Group Facilitator
05-2021
Juvenile Development Officer
Harris County Juvenile
09.2019 - Current
Mandt Certified
06-2019
Certified Juvenile Development Officer
06-2019
CPR/First Aid Certified
06-2019
Behavior Specialist
The Watershed
10.2007 - 06.2008
Psychiatric Technician
MHMRA of Harris County
05.2005 - 02.2008
Psychiatric Technician
Harris County Psychiatric Center
06.2002 - 08.2007
Psychiatric Technician
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
10.1999 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social and Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
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