DeCarlo Blackwell

• Handled complaints from inmates and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
• Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
• Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
• Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
• Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
• Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
• Provided expertise on all facets of Corrections policies to help employers make more effective decisions.

Prepared inmates for release by facilitating life skill, resume development, employment training and community connections for housing and emplyment.

• Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and treatment standards.
• Developed and implemented transition services plan from correctional to community placing.
• Conducted individual and group counseling.
• Completed bio-psycho social assessments.