Elisa Marsh
Bloomington,Illinois
Summary
Extensive knowledge and experience in recidivism reduction programs such as case management, risk and needs assessments, case planning and goal setting. History of developing positive relationships with community service providers to assist individuals on community supervision with various dynamics such as housing and employment. Pursuing professional advancement with the Illinois Department of Corrections that allows me to use my current skills and gain credentials in order to become more adapt in Corrections and service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corrections Parole Agent
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Peoria, IL
02.2017 - Current
- Manages a caseload, maintains personal contact with releasees, assists releasees with problems such as housing, substance abuse, employment, special needs, etc., receives ongoing information regarding the releasee’s status including adherence to the conditions of their supervision, criminal activity, employment, and current residence, prepares a report on each contact
- Conducts field visits to adult releasee’s home, work, school, or other locations, consults with and advises family members separately and jointly, refers committed persons to community-based organizations for services, conducts compliance follow up of committed persons referred to appropriate program services and ensures compliance with orders and conditions of release
- Independently performs placement investigations of releasee sites, determines acceptability of living conditions and desirability of environment, reviews and analyzes institutional case records and case history reports of committed persons, makes decisions or recommendations relevant to placement, prepares a report at completion of investigation
- Works with statewide law enforcement agencies, Officers of the court, and community-based organizations in matters relating to committed persons
- Apprehends, transports, and extradites escapees, AWOL’s, runaways, parole absconders, and individuals failing to return from authorized absences as well as other sensitive community risks, completes searches and compliance checks, requests warrants for the arrest of violators, prepares the necessary documentation pertaining to the violation process.
Corrections Residential Counselor I
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Peoria, Illinois
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided supervision and paraprofessional counseling to residents of a work release center and maintained minimal security of the residents and the center
- Observed and reported physical and psychological changes in residents to professional personnel and participated as an active contributing member of an evaluative team determining the progress and future care of residents.
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Illinois Department Of Juvenile Justice
Joliet, Illinois
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided role-modeling behavior, facilitated appropriate communications, and developed suitable problem solving and conflict resolution skills for assigned youth, supervised and monitored the progress of youth in accordance with the individualized service plan
- Transported and supervised youth movement to and from destinations inside and/or outside the facility grounds and observed behavior and social interaction of youth and intervened when conflicts occur and deescalated the situation.
Case Manager
Behavioral Intervention, GEO
Chicago, Illinois
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Managed a case load of clients from Illinois Department of Corrections by administering the policies and procedures of the program
- Reported on program operations to ensure that all requirements of Illinois Department of Corrections were met, conducted risk/need assessments, and created individual treatment plans for each assigned client
- Monitored client compliance with alcohol and/or drug counseling when required, facilitated psycho-educational/behavior modification groups each week and set client schedules and specifies all approved activities based on sentencing information from Illinois Department of Corrections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2007
Skills
- Setting and achieving objectives
- Effective problem solver and expeditious learner
- Multi-tasking, prioritization, time management, and attention to detail
- Interpersonal and behavioral skills
- Networking with community service providers
- Conflict management and resolution
- Integrity, accountability, leadership and working as a team with others
Timeline
Senior Corrections Parole Agent
Illinois Department Of Corrections
02.2017 - Current
Corrections Residential Counselor I
Illinois Department Of Corrections
02.2013 - 02.2017
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Illinois Department Of Juvenile Justice
02.2011 - 02.2013
Case Manager
Behavioral Intervention, GEO
08.2007 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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