Experienced Correctional Counselor with solid track record in providing compassionate and effective counseling services. Experienced with intake, case management, benefits applications and classification. Leveraged therapeutic techniques to support clients in overcoming personal challenges and improving mental health. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and emotional intelligence, fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients. Extensive knowledge of court procedures and documents. Competent with Problem-Solving, Written communication, Time Management, Composure, dealing with Ambiguity, Organizing, Ethics and Values, and Priority Setting. Experienced with Administration and Management, Supervision, Clerical Customer and Personal Service, Law and Government, Psychology, Public Safety and Security. Counseling professional with strong foundation in mental health support and client advocacy. Successfully implemented individualized treatment plans, leading to significant improvements in client well-being. Highly collaborative team player, known for adaptability and results-driven approach. Proficient in crisis intervention and conflict resolution. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
- Initial, Interim, and Annual assessments and reviews.
- Initial intake orientation.
- Determining security and class levels.
- Determining transfers.
- Disciplinary.
- Addiction.
- Programs.
- Risks and Needs.
- Worker program.
- Re-entry.
- Social security card applications.
- Birth certificate applications.
- Home plan assistance and verification.
- Medicaid applications and renewals.
- Interstate Compacts.
- DMV applications.
- Preparing inmates for probation and parole.
- Assisting with workforce development services.
- Applications for Community Release Programs.
- Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Productive citizenship
- Life Skills
- Addictive Behaviors
- Domestic Violence
- Determining Facility needs.
- Creating criteria for positions.
- Hiring and firing for each position.
- Maintaining documentation of inmate work history.
- Notifying all staff of work crew changes.
- Work counseling’s.
- Maintaining a log of inmate hours to send to the courts monthly to pay court costs and fines.
- Creating a system to have inmates medically reviewed in advance to keep a steady work crew without disruption from releases or transfers.
- Documenting requests.
- Creating and maintaining a schedule of viewing times.
- DMV connect services.
- Medicaid applications.
- Birth certificate applications.
- Social security card applications.
Award for score of 100% on English comprehension and writing SOL.
VHCC Deans list Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024.