DONOVAN GILLIAM
Hampton,GA
Summary
Juvenile justice professional with progressive experience in juvenile detention supervision, program coordination, and youth development. Maintains safety and security, enforces departmental policies, and supports consistent operational standards. Coaches staff and delivers structured interventions that improve youth behavior outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist II
Department of Juvenile Justice
Henry , GA
02.2026 - Current
- Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist II (JPPS 2): Under general supervision, provides social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation. Makes recommendations for actions involving the formulation of a rehabilitation plan and the treatment of youth, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
clayton, GA
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintain safety, security, and order within a juvenile correctional facility in accordance with state policies and DJJ standards. Supervise detained youth during housing, movement, recreation, education, and programming activities. Enforce facility rules and behavior management plans using trauma-informed and rehabilitative approaches. Respond to incidents and emergencies, complete detailed reports, mentor youth, and support supervisory staff with shift operations.
Music Teacher
New Horizon New Direction
Griffin, Georgia
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide structured instruction with emphasis on discipline, engagement, and personal development. Develop lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, assess student progress, and foster positive relationships.
Program Specialist
Family Court Juvenile Detention Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supervised juvenile programs and monitored youth behavior to prevent disturbances. Coordinated rehabilitation programs, inspected facility security features, prepared detailed reports, and supported youth education and technology needs.
Youth Specialist II
Missouri Department of Youth Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised and escorted youth, enforced rules, monitored behavior, prepared incident reports, and ensured facility safety compliance.
Childcare Worker
NOYES Home for Children
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Organized group activities, supported youth development, assisted with behavior modification, and recruited and supervised staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Technology & Criminal Justice
Missouri Western University
01-2019
Surgical Technology
Auburn University
Skills
- Juvenile Facility Security & Safety
- Staff Supervision & Mentoring
- Policy & Procedure Enforcement
- Incident Management & Reporting
- Youth Behavior Management
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Program Oversight & Coordination
- Training & Performance Evaluation
- Documentation & Case Reporting
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- DOL YO MIS
- Court System Tracking Programs
- QuickBooks
- Remote Support & Help Desk Systems
- Leadership
- Training & Coaching
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Policy Compliance
Certification
CPR / First Aid, Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training
Timeline
Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist II
Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2026 - Current
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2025 - 02.2026
Music Teacher
New Horizon New Direction
05.2024 - 05.2025
Program Specialist
Family Court Juvenile Detention Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
Youth Specialist II
Missouri Department of Youth Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Childcare Worker
NOYES Home for Children
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Music Technology & Criminal Justice
Missouri Western University
Surgical Technology
Auburn University