DENISE PARTRIDGE
Newark,DELAWARE
Summary
Dynamic juvenile justice professional with extensive experience at DSCYF/Youth Rehabilitative Services. Proven ability to enhance service delivery through effective collaboration and leadership. Skilled in motivational interviewing and adept at utilizing software like YASI and FOCUS to assess youth needs. Committed to advocating for at-risk youth and fostering family engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Supervisor
DSCYF/Youth Rehabilitative Services
New Castle , DE
01.2023 - Current
- Managed collaborative family engagement, risk and needs assessments, and service delivery for delinquent youth to ensure comprehensive support.
- Assigned cases to staff, reviewed case histories, and tracked treatment plan progress toward client needs.
- Supported staff in coordinating service plans across divisions and agencies to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Supported staff who provide and coordinate professional family services for children, youth, and families involved in juvenile justice.
- Facilitated individual and unit meetings to address case challenges, optimize workload distribution, and enhance staff performance.
- Assisted during crisis situations by providing backup support to staff.
- Reviewed case documentation for compliance with Youth Rehabilitative Services procedures.
Master Family Service Specialist
DSCYF/Youth Rehabilitative Services
New Castle, DELAWARE
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Worked with law enforcement, social services, community partners, schools, courts, and parents to support youth rehabilitation.
- Facilitated identification of strengths, barriers, and goals for youth and families.
- Documented client progress through daily notes and comprehensive records, including case plans, treatment plans, aftercare plans, social histories, evaluation summaries, discharge reports, provider referrals, and court recommendations.
- Assisted with tracking progress toward court orders and community supervision conditions.
- Performed YASI assessments to determine youth risk and needs.
- Supported clients with gang affiliation and gun charge concerns.
- Used motivational interviewing techniques and completed ongoing training sessions.
- Served as acting supervisor when primary supervisor was out of office.
- Mentored and trained new employees on DYRS practices, policies, and procedures.
Review Coordinator
Child Placement Review Board
Wilmington, DELAWARE
07.2001 - 08.2017
- Facilitated review process by supervising volunteers, developing recommendations, and advocating for children's needs in foster care.
- Wrote thorough and detailed reports based on the findings of the review and ensuring that the report is sent out in accordance with the federally mandated timeline.
- Prepared for reviews by gathering necessary paperwork, coordinating with assigned DFS/YRS workers and professionals, ensuring availability of conference rooms and presence of volunteers.
- Trained new staff on review process and office procedures, enhancing team competency and consistency.
- Facilitated volunteer training sessions to educate participants on agency policies and initiatives regarding different agency policies and initiatives.
- Executed supervisory tasks to maintain workflow during supervisor absence.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania05-1995
Skills
- Software: FOCUS, YASI, CJIS, DELJIS
- Social leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational Interviewing Trainer
- CSE-IT (Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Identification Tool) Certified Trainer
Timeline
Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Supervisor
DSCYF/Youth Rehabilitative Services
01.2023 - Current
Master Family Service Specialist
DSCYF/Youth Rehabilitative Services
08.2017 - 01.2023
Review Coordinator
Child Placement Review Board
07.2001 - 08.2017
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
Gannon University