Dana L. Riemer
Silverton
Summary
Expert in youth crisis intervention and support, adept at building partnerships with community organizations to expand resources for youth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective policies and training programs that address behavioral issues and promote holistic student well-being.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Program Manager
Portland Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
- Oversaw exclusionary discipline for Oregon’s largest school district with a focus on interventions rather than punishment, restorative justice, and racial equity.
- Trained and consulted with administrators on disciplinary incidents to enhance intervention strategies and promote student success.
- Developed policies and administrative directives for discipline and interventions addressing substance use violations to create a safer school environment.
- Founding member of the Level 2 Behavioral Safety Assessment Team – a multi-agency multi-disciplinary team aimed at intervening and supporting students with high-risk and threatening behavior.
- Collaborated with community partners to expand student support services, increasing access to resources and improving overall student well-being.
Juvenile Court Counselor
Multnomah County Juvenile Justice
04.2008 - 11.2015
- Adjudicated youth by conducting investigations and assessments to present cases at disposition, while supervising and guiding youth through judicial processes.
- Supervised high-risk case load of young men, many gang-involved or referred for firearms-related offenses, ensuring compliance and support.
- Conducted assessments to identify risk factors and behavioral issues.
- Coordinated case planning across different agencies including the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Youth Authority, area middle and high schools, and Multnomah County Mental Health Services.
- Designed rules and processes for a new Community Detention unit, enhancing operational efficiency and youth management.
Program Administrator Sr.
Multnomah County Juvenile Justice
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Functioned as liaison between juvenile department and external treatment providers, facilitating compliance with departmental guidelines for youth engagement.
- Screened cases with juvenile court counselors to identify optimal treatment venues for youth.
- Administered Multnomah County JSD’s internal treatment referral system, JuST.
Juvenile Custody Support Specialist/Lead
Multnomah County Juvenile Justice
04.1998 - 04.2008
- Supervised youth in all housing units at Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility, intervening in crisis situations through a team-based approach to ensure safety and support.
- Served as floor supervisor, resolving disputes, managing emergency scheduling, coordinating maintenance, and implementing crisis interventions to maintain facility operations.
- Provided quality assurance, training, and scheduling assistance in the Admissions/Intake unit.
- Developed the policies and procedures that guide the unit today.
- Collaborated with multiple partner agencies, including county juvenile departments, to enhance service delivery and resource coordination.
Treatment Counselor-Overnight
Parry Center for Children
11.1997 - 10.1999
- Oversaw milieu of up to 12 severely emotionally disturbed children aged 3 to 12, fostering a supportive environment.
- Utilized CPI techniques to effectively intervene with acting out youth, contributing to team-based crisis management.
- Conducted therapeutic interactions with children during scheduled sessions, enhancing emotional and behavioral development.
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology – Youth and Family
Lewis and Clark College
Portland, OR06-2005
BA - Psychology, Elementary Education
Linfield College
McMinnville, OR06-1997
High School Diploma -
Jakarta International School
Jakarta, Indonesia06-1993
Skills
- Program evaluation
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- Policy writing
- Crisis intervention
- Multiple therapeutic modalities
- Youth and family engagement
- Collaboration
Timeline
Student Success Program Manager
Portland Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
Program Administrator Sr.
Multnomah County Juvenile Justice
10.2013 - 03.2014
Juvenile Court Counselor
Multnomah County Juvenile Justice
04.2008 - 11.2015
Juvenile Custody Support Specialist/Lead
Multnomah County Juvenile Justice
04.1998 - 04.2008
Treatment Counselor-Overnight
Parry Center for Children
11.1997 - 10.1999
MA - Counseling Psychology – Youth and Family
Lewis and Clark College
BA - Psychology, Elementary Education
Linfield College
High School Diploma -
Jakarta International School