Darla Stevens
Evansville,IN
Summary
Talent for building productive relationships that gets results. Offering expertise in the development of public outreach initiatives and strong advocacy networks targeted at diverse and underserved communities. High level of performance in relationship-building, decision-making and communicating.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
Vanderburgh County Superior Court
Evansville, IN
07.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and obstacles to implementation by recommending changes to protocols in order to improve reach of services.
- Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals.
- Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.
- Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services.
- Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers.
Adjunct Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2009 - 01.2020
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Participated in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate and timely feedback to students and school concerning academics, and attendance.
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INMaster of Arts - Human Services, Family And Marriage Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Juvenile Justice System Expert
- Law Interpretation
- Intervention Strategies
- MS Office Proficiency
- Corrective Action Planning
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Case Management
- Program Support
Certification
- Licensed Probation for the State of Indiana
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2009 - 01.2020
Juvenile Probation Officer
Vanderburgh County Superior Court
07.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Southern Indiana
Master of Arts - Human Services, Family And Marriage Counseling
Liberty University
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