Donna Tebought
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Provide strategic planning, program implementation, and budgetary oversight in a government or community service agency
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Office of Reentry Services
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2017 - Current
- Lead the operations of Reentry, Risk Reduction, and Chaplaincy/ Volunteer, services provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections
- Assess current needs and trends of effective Reentry services for the offender population
- Provide reports and detailed documentation which evaluate the overall status and effectiveness of Reentry Services
- Collaborate with internal and external partners/stakeholder to support the mission of the Office of Reentry services and the Georgia Department of Corrections
- Manage and supervise a staff of over 65.
Director, Risk Reduction Services
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Directed and provided management oversight to offender through effective cognitive programs and services
- Represented the division and/or agency during conferences and meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Monitored contracts, programming provided within the Georgia Department of Corrections, and provide recommendations to their impact
- Established a network of external agency and community partners to encourage collaborative efforts
- Managed and supervised a staff of over 20.
Manager, Risk Reduction Services
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised and managed the operations of the Counseling, Substance Abuse, and Research Units which prepare offender for successful community reentry
- Developed program models for specialized offender population and facilities
- Promoted public safety through collaborative partnerships
- Reviewed and monitored state contracts, policies/procedures, and budgetary items for compliancy and needed revisions
- Collected and analyzed data, prepare reports to present to executive leadership
- Attended and participated in meetings related to reentry initiatives.
Manager, Cognitive Behavioral Unit
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Supervised and managed assigned staff in the operations/implementation/support of all Cognitive Programming and Reentry initiatives
- Developed training for new and current programs/initiatives
- Coordinated project activities and research trends and current information related to effective programming and Reentry
- Directed the development of standards and procedures to be used in project development and implementation
- Oversaw audits and quality assurance evaluations and provide plan of implementation of new programs and/or initiatives
- Participated in developing long-term plans, programs, and strategies
- Planned, developed, implemented, and maintain a system designed to coordinate and provide continuous and systematic evaluation of programs and/or initiatives
- Coordinated programming through reentry mission
- Promoted public safety through collaborative partnerships.
Program Development Consultant
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided training to staff throughout the agency
- Performed Quality Assurance Evaluations on assigned programs and staff
- Participated in management meetings and conferences
- Oversaw the development of a Grant Study
- Wrote lesson plans for use throughout the agency
- Provided consultation, technical assistance, coordination, evaluation, and support to the reentry unit.
Senior Counselor
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Supervised the activities of counseling staff at a Diversion Center
- Monitored and addressed offender employment activities
- Conducted training with care and treatment staff
- Served as grievance coordinator.
Counselor
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Provided therapeutic counseling and services to male offenders
- Prepared assessments via diagnostic intake information, and contracts for treatment plans
- Supervised counselors in the provisions of their job duties
- Provided employment services to the male offenders.
Probation Officer
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Assured probationers’ compliance with the courts
- Conducted legal and social investigations
- Supervised, counseled, monitored, and evaluated probationers
- Coordinated and monitored treatment programs
- Prepared documentation and offered recommendations to the courts.
Correctional Officer
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Maintained order and discipline among inmates in their living quarters, and on work assignments
- Implemented security to prevent escape
- Supervised all inmate activities daily
- Prepared timely documentation regarding incidents and daily activities.
Education
Masters Public Administration -
Columbus State University
05.2013
Bachlor of arts: Psychology -
State University of New York College at New Paltz
12.1989
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
Additional Activities And Training
- POST Certified Trainer
- Thinking for a Change Trainer
- Moral Reconation Therapy Certified Trainer
- Georgia Correctional Leadership Institute Certificate (UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government)
- Employee of the Quarter (Georgia Department of Corrections 2002)
- Unsung Hero Award (Georgia Department of Corrections 2007)
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- American Probation and Parole Association
- American Correctional Association
- Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision
Timeline
Director, Office of Reentry Services
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2017 - Current
Director, Risk Reduction Services
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2014 - 01.2017
Manager, Risk Reduction Services
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2014
Manager, Cognitive Behavioral Unit
Georgia Department of Corrections
01.2005 - 01.2013
Program Development Consultant
01.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Counselor
01.2000 - 01.2004
Counselor
01.1996 - 01.2000
Probation Officer
01.1994 - 01.1996
Correctional Officer
01.1993 - 01.1994
Masters Public Administration -
Columbus State University
Bachlor of arts: Psychology -
State University of New York College at New Paltz