To secure a full time position in a helping profession where I can use my strong passion and skills to work on obtaining client services, professional services, and other various services essential to the functioning of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court
02.2022 - 08.2024
Activities with youth include social and life skills training, employment skills training, community connection activities, positive recreation and physical activity, academic tutoring, community based activities and events, along with expressive writing and performance activities.
Building healthy rapport with clients in order to support them in their recovery.
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
Partnered with businesses, schools and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court
06.2019 - 02.2022
Supervise and provide care for youth that are detained through court order and arrest.
Operate security system and handle court order instructions.
Conduct intake and release for youth.
High level of precision with documenting incidents such as mental and physical health of each offender along with providing correct emotional support to youth.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
Supervised numerous inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
Juvenile Detention Officer - On Call
Lewis County Juvenile Court
08.2018 - Current
Supervise and provide care for youth that are detained through court order and arrest.
Operate security system and handle court order instructions.
Conduct intake and release for youth.
High level of precision with documenting incidents such as mental and physical health of each offender along with providing correct emotional support to youth.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
Supervised numerous inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05.2018
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Strong facilitator in teaching and public speaking for a diverse population
Managing healthy rapport with youth, families, court and staff
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Able to complete tasks independently or with a team
Ability to efficiently multitask
Honest and trustworthy
Youth Development program proficiency
Self-defense training
Master in independently planning, managing and conducting complex negotiations
Volunteer Experience
Olympia Police Department Internship - 2017
Duties include, crime prevention, disabled parking enforcement, special event staff, speed watch, and vacation home checks throughout Thurston County.
Hands on experience with Olympia Police Department and community involvement within personal local parameters.
References
Ted Bryan - Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court Administrator, (360) 709-3165
Reggie Gaither - Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court Manager, (360) 709-3193
Brittany Spencer - True North Clinical Supervisor, (360) 470-1414
Timeline
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court
02.2022 - 08.2024
Juvenile Detention Officer
Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court
06.2019 - 02.2022
Juvenile Detention Officer - On Call
Lewis County Juvenile Court
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Washington State University
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