Emily Robinson
Shelbyville,Kentucky
Summary
Highly-motivated Probation & Parole Officer with 21 years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision and weapons training. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation & Parole Officer IV
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
05.2018 - Current
- Actively supervised the community supervision caseload of Sex Offenders for the eleven counties encompassing the District 12 Probation & Parole District
- Completes Pre-Sentence & Post-Sentence Investigation Reports for the 53rd & 12th Judicial Districts in Kentucky
- Provides Court, Parole Hearing and Truth in Sentencing Testimony for the 53rd & 12th Judicial Districts in Kentucky
- Provides training to District 12 staff in regard to Sex Offender Supervision & Sex Offender Registration
- Provides training to District 12 staff in regard to Truth in Sentencing Testimony
- Serves as training officer for District 12 Sex Offender Community Supervision Officers
- Assists Division of Reentry in Placement Assistance for Sex Offender Clients with significant medical and psychological placement needs
- Develops and maintains working relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with Sex Offender Treatment Providers, Nursing Care Facilities and Substance Abuse Treatment Providers
- Initiates crisis intervention and deescalation strategies when needed
Corrections Program Administrator
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Served as Kentucky Interstate Compact Deputy Compact Administrator for Parole, ensuring that transfer of Parole Clients was completed in an effective manner consistent with rules of Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision
- Served as Direct Line Supervisor for Kentucky Division of Probation & Parole's NCIC, Warrants and Extradition Office, and the Statewide Parole to Hold caseload.
- Served as the Kentucky Division of Probation & Parole's Governor's Warrant Administrator
- Served as Program Administrator for the Kentucky Division of Probation & Parole Specialized Caseload Population (Sex Offender supervision, SMART Probation supervision, & Mental Health Court supervision)
- Monitored monthly caseload numbers for specialized caseloads and maintained working relationship with all specialized caseload Officers and Judges
- Served as Kentucky Department of Corrections liaison to Kentucky Corrections Commission
- Created and implemented yearly strategic plans for the Kentucky Division of Probation & Parole's Specialized Caseloads by developing and implementing program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling, ordering and resource allocation of Narcan (Naloxone HCI) and Trauma Kit items to facilitate smooth flow of operations to each Probation & Parole supervision district
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews and progressive discipline
- Coordinated office events, trainings & meetings for Central Office staff
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of the department in regard to sex offender computer software monitoring company (IPPC) and Trauma Kit inventory
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
Probation & Parole Assistant District Supervisor
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
09.2009 - 01.2014
- Served as Assistant District Supervisor for District 4 Probation & Parole Office, which serves Jefferson County's downtown Louisville area
- Served as Assistant District Supervisor for District 14 Probation & Parole Office, which serves 9 counties in Kentucky
- Monitored DNA collection for District to ensure compliance with Kentucky Statutes and Regulations
- Oversaw the completion of training for all new employees within the District
- Coordinated and monitored all training for district staff
- Communicated to all staff, expectations of supervision and investigations
- Served as ICOTS Administrator for District 14
- Served as District 14 Safety Officer and liaison with Fleet Management
- Assisted in daily operations of the District as directed
- Monitored and reviewed work completed by district staff to ensure policy compliance and submission to Releasing Authority in a timely manner
- Assisted District Supervisor in maintaining ACA compliance within the District
Probation & Parole Officer I
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
02.2002 - 09.2009
- Supervised and counseled assigned felony probationers and parolees by developing and monitoring individual plans of supervision
- Made contacts, referrals and arrangements for housing, employment, education, etc.
- Prepared and maintained detailed reports and necessary documentation as required by the Releasing Authority
- Provided testimony and evidence in hearings and trials concerning probation and parole violations
- Arrested and transported violators to the proper authority
- Served as Jefferson County Court Liaison Officer, providing guidance to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Prepared Pre-Sentence Investigations as required by Kentucky Statute and Regulations, and as required by Corrections Policy and Procedures
- Provided Truth in Sentencing testimony in all Jefferson County Circuit Court Divisions
Counselor/EEO Officer
Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center
08.1999 - 02.2002
- Counseled Job Corps students, ages 16 to 24, in mental health and career counseling issues
- Assisted students in identifying individual goals, objectives and plans of action for goal obtainment through individual and group counseling
- Participated as group leader in group counseling and primary peer support groups
- Maintained reports, files and counseling antidotals, as required by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Served as Interim Counseling Supervisor in 2001, supervising counseling staff of five counselors and one administrative assistant
- Examined EEO complaints made by employees, conducted interviews, determined validity and mediated disputes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Berea College
Berea, Kentucky05.1998
Licenses & Certifications
01.2009
Skills
- Developing Community Relationships
- Extensive Knowledge of Kentucky Department of Corrections Policies & Procedures
- Extensive Knowledge of Court Hearing Procedures, Truth in Sentencing Testimony Procedures & Parole Board Hearing Processes & Procedures
- Ability to Think Critically and administer Corrective Actions as needed
- Expert in Client Documentation & Caseload Management
- Ability to Multi-Task & Engage in Complex Problem-Solving
- Expert in Pre-Sentence Investigations & Case Report Writing
- Expert in Sex Offender Community Supervision
- Expert in Kentucky Sex Offender Statutes & Regulations
Accomplishments
- Awarded “Employee of the Quarter” (January - March, 2006)
- Awarded 2007 Achievement Award for Probation & Parole District 4
- Graduate of the 2016 Commissioner's Executive Leadership Program
- Developed Trauma Training Curriculum and Trauma Kits utilized by the Division of Probation and Parole
- Developed Narcan (Naloxone HCI) Administration Training Curriculum utilized by the Division of Probation and Parole
- Served as a Probation & Parole Adjunct Training Instruct with the Kentucky Department of Corrections Training Branch for 13 years
- Louisville Mayor's Mental Health Diversion Review Board, member
- Louisville's Reentry Task Force, member
Timeline
Probation & Parole Officer IV
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
05.2018 - Current
Corrections Program Administrator
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
01.2014 - 05.2018
Probation & Parole Assistant District Supervisor
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
09.2009 - 01.2014
Probation & Parole Officer I
Kentucky Department Of Corrections
02.2002 - 09.2009
Counselor/EEO Officer
Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center
08.1999 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
Berea College
Licenses & Certifications
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