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COURTNEY CLARK

Houston,TX

Summary

Hard-working multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem solving and organizational skills. I with a passion for advocating on behalf of vulnerable, underrepresented populations. I am also a Detail-oriented individual who exemplifies professionalism and an ability to take on any task to help the team. Quick learner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who effectively builds partnerships with people of diverse cultures, personalities, and backgrounds to work towards common goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intern

04.2018
  • Collaborated with Probation Officers to conduct weekly home visits and school check-ins to prevent truancy and ensure clients were healthy, safe
  • And compliant with court ordered mandates
  • Represented Department in Drug and Gang Court, reviewing client cases to assess eligibility for services and potential resource referrals
  • Prepared client files for court, gathering necessary documentation, court orders, and instructions to prepare clients for reintegration into society
  • Transported clients from rehabilitation facilities to their homes as well as other outings and educational engagements.

Community Supervision Officer

Harris County Community Supervision And Correction
Houston , Texas
01.2022 - Current
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues.
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
  • Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
  • Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
  • Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
  • Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
  • Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
  • Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
  • Handled over 25 full-cycle caseloads per month.
  • Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
  • Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
  • Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
  • Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.

Specialty Court Intern

Harris County Juvenile
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Conducted post-court interviews with juveniles and their families to explain what to expect from specialty court and the services provided
  • Handled more than forty sensitive documents to create folders for Juvenile Probation Officer while adhering to strict confidentiality policies
  • Find community resources to meet family needs, mental health services, housing relocation and food
  • Address the unique needs of youth who have been involved in or at risk for sex trafficking/ commercial sexual exploitation
  • Serve juveniles at risk for further involvement in the juvenile system due to underlying mental health issues.

Project Member

University of Houston
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Adolescent Diversion Program”
  • Served the needs of high-risk juveniles and their families by connecting them to community resources
  • Paired families with mentors and focused on social bonds and prevention of delinquent behavior to reduce recidivism and build stronger relationships within families
  • Child Emotional Abuse”
  • Created educational poster to display research findings regarding the impacts of emotional abuse on children
  • Determined that victimization impacts cognitive development and can lead to PTSD.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Houston
12.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

High School Diploma -

George Henry Corliss
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

Computerundefined

Timeline

Community Supervision Officer

Harris County Community Supervision And Correction
01.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Houston
12.2019 - 12.2021

Specialty Court Intern

Harris County Juvenile
10.2019 - 08.2020

Intern

04.2018

Project Member

University of Houston
04.2018 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

George Henry Corliss
01.2002 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

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