Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Elijah Clyne

Chicago,IL

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

IDOC Stateville Correctional Center
01.2012 - Current
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
  • Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.

P.R.S.C

Rainbow Beach Nursing
06.2010 - 01.2012
  • Helped residents receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
  • Partnered with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Identified care needs of individual clients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, facility limitations and resource access.
  • Participated in professional growth training to support psychosocial education improvement efforts.
  • Developed and implemented discharge plan to facilitate movement from facility to community living.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional skills of residents.
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk individuals.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, facility staff and residents.

P.R.S.C Case Manager

Cedar Point Nursing
06.2006 - 06.2010
  • Helped residents receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
  • Partnered with psychiatrist, physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Identified care needs of individual clients and coordinated responses based on psychiatric advice, facility limitations and availability of resources.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and residents.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational, skill and transitional needs of clients.
  • Educated residents and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on facility resources.
  • Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from facility to community living.
  • Addressed delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge resource unavailability.
  • Monitored resident progress and reviewed and revised ICP to meet emerging student needs.

CPD Recruit

Chicago Police Department
10.2005 - 05.2006

Received basic training in:

  • Diversity
  • Technology Awareness
  • Building Entry Tactics
  • Basic Knowledge of Gangs
  • Drug Laws
  • Ethics
  • Vehicle Stops
  • Control Tactics
  • Firearms Training
  • Physical Fitness
  • Law Enforcement Driving

PRSC Case Manager Supervisor

Lydia Healthcare
09.2002 - 10.2005
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with facility procedures, policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, facility staff and residents.
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk clients.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Educated residents and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on facility resources.
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with clients and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of residents.
  • Addressed delays in discharge, postponed procedures and community reintegration,
  • Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from facility to community living.
  • Monitored resident progress and reviewed and revised ICP to meet emerging client needs.

ACT Case Manager

C4
04.2000 - 05.2002
  • Provided assertive community treatment to assigned caseload.
  • Offered services to meet needs in community, office-based and consumer homes.
  • Met required performance standard of completing paperwork on-time.
  • Engaged consumers and family members in strengths-based treatment to stabilize or prevent crisis situations.
  • Worked with psychosocial evaluation teams, consumers and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
  • Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes

Vocational Case Manager

C4
09.1997 - 04.2000
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Helped clients develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Identified issues that hindered student vocational achievement.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different consumers.
  • Encouraged clients to explore skill-appropriate and vocational-related opportunities.
  • Prepared consumers for later vocational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
  • Facilitated groups and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to vocational skills and vocation planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
12.1996

Skills

  • Prisoner Escorts
  • Inmate Population Control
  • Head Counts
  • Public Safety
  • Physical Restraint
  • Firearms Training
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Security Checks
  • Corrective Actions
  • Contraband Prevention
  • Contraband Searching
  • Emergency Situations
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Safety and Security
  • Rule Enforcement
  • De-Escalating Conflicts
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • Correctional Facility Procedures
  • Institution Security
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Weapons Handling

Timeline

Corrections Officer - IDOC Stateville Correctional Center
01.2012 - Current
P.R.S.C - Rainbow Beach Nursing
06.2010 - 01.2012
P.R.S.C Case Manager - Cedar Point Nursing
06.2006 - 06.2010
CPD Recruit - Chicago Police Department
10.2005 - 05.2006
PRSC Case Manager Supervisor - Lydia Healthcare
09.2002 - 10.2005
ACT Case Manager - C4
04.2000 - 05.2002
Vocational Case Manager - C4
09.1997 - 04.2000
Western Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Elijah Clyne