ERNEST MARTINEZ
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in planning & development and advocacy, honed at CYFD-Fostering Connections. Expert in interpreting policies & procedures, with a proven track record in enhancing community relations and team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in program evaluations and employee mentoring, demonstrating a strong blend of strategic planning and leadership skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS SUPERVISOR
CYFD-FOSTERING CONNECTIONS
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Supervise Regions 1 and 2 (Northern New Mexico) (14 counties) - up to 7 employees, and represent the Fostering Connections Bureau in each county.
- Hired, interviewed, trained, implemented and interpreted policy & procedures.
- Provide leadership, planning, instruction, guidance, direction, coaching, mentoring, and empower employees with knowledge and experience.
- Evaluate employee progress and conduct, and develop employee evaluations.
- Evaluate and coordinate specific social service programs to include clinical, prevention, housing, and educational services for utilization in different communities.
- Review and approve transition/case plans and assessments, case records, legal records and reports, home studies, payment entries, and FACTS Management Information System entries.
- Provide case consultation and extensive advocacy surrounding the different life domains for youth and young adults, to connect them to specific, community-based services.
- Evaluate client progress and outcomes for improvement and prevention.
- Consult with the team and other co-workers to ensure that all appropriate services are available and provided to all clients.
PROBATION OFFICER II
CYFD-JUVENILE PROBATION
RIO RANCHO, NM
03.2014 - 01.2021
- Supervise complex caseloads in the Juvenile Justice System that involve specific community and social services.
- Participated in specific committees dedicated to the development and adoption of policies and procedures in the juvenile justice system.
- Facilitated wraparound meetings, and monitored progress and outcomes.
- Produced and composed probation agreements, plans of care, preliminary inquiries, baseline assessments, probation violations, interstate and intrastate protocol, out-of-county supervision, authorized detention and release from detention, court hearings, field supervision, attended triage meetings with community providers, and collaborated with law enforcement agencies and attorneys.
- Provide mentoring for juveniles, along with guidance and education.
PROBATION OFFICER
METROPOLITAN COURT
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Supervise Domestic Violence Repeat Offenders
- Attend Court Hearings/Testify
- Attend Weekly Staffing’s with Providers and Court Officials
- Complete presentence reports for the Court
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/SUPERVISOR
CYFD-JUVENILE PROBATION
ESPANOLA, NM
05.2008 - 04.2013
- Supervised all employees, interviewed, hired, trained, and enforced policy and procedure.
- Provide leadership, instruction, guidance, direction, coaching, mentoring, and empower employees with knowledge and experience.
- Participate in assigned leadership committees, and represent Juvenile Probation.
- Develop employee evaluations and performance improvement plans.
- Reviewed case logs and conducted case audits to monitor the supervision of caseloads.
- Made leadership decisions involving employees, including promotions and terminations.
- Supervise complex caseloads in the juvenile justice system.
- Made supervisory decisions involving clients regarding their probation agreements, plan of care, preliminary inquiries, baseline assessments, probation violations, interstate/intrastate protocol, out-of-county supervision, authorized detention and release from detention, court hearings, and field supervision.
- Attend triage meetings with community providers, collaborated with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, court officials, schools, and other community-based social service programs.
- Actively participated in and engaged with Advisory Boards.
PERMANENCY PLANNING SOCIAL WORKER
CYFD-PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ESPANOLA, NM
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Complete all Social Work Duties
- Completed Investigations and Interviewed clients
- Supervised and engaged clients during their rehabilitation process according to their Individual Treatment Plan
- Attend Court Hearings, Field Calls, Treatment Meetings
- Create Treatment Plans
PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER
NEW MEXICO CORRECTION
ESPANOLA, NM
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Supervise Adult Offenders at all Levels (Probation & Parole)
- Completed Probation Agreements, Pre-Sentence Reports, Probation Violations
- Arrested and Detained Offenders, Attended Court Hearings, Attended Triage meetings with community Providers, Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Attorneys
TEACHER/COACH
MESA VISTA SCHOOLS
OJO CALIENTE, NM
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided Instruction for all learning styles
- Innovative Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Mentoring
- Assessed and Reviewed Student Development
- Coached High School and Middle School Cross Country
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
CYFD-JUVENILE PROBATION
ESPANOLA, NM
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Supervised Juveniles on Probation
- Probation Agreements, Plan of Care, Preliminary Inquiries, Baseline Assessments, Probation Violations, Interstate/Intrastate protocol, Out of county Supervision, Authorize Detention and Release from Detention, Court Hearings, Field Supervision, Attended Triage meetings with community Providers, Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Attorneys
STUDENT ADVISOR
LA JICARITA ENTERPRISE
ESPANOLA, NM
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Provided youth-specific career advisements.
- Advocated and connected youth to specific educational programs.
- Advised students about different community-based programs.
TEACHER/COACH
JEMEZ MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS
GALLINA, NM
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Provided Instruction for all learning styles
- Innovative Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Mentoring
- Assessed and Reviewed Student Development, Coached Elementary Boys/Girls Basketball
TEACHER INTENSHIP
ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ESPANOLA, NM
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Provide Special Education Instruction for all learning styles
- Innovative Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Mentoring
- Assessed and Reviewed Student Development and made Special Accommodations
- Assist with Individual Education Plans as well and Behavioral Modification Plans
TELLER
ZIA CREDIT UNION
LOS ALAMOS, NM
01.1997 - 12.2001
- Provided customer service to all clients.
- Processed all incoming and outgoing monetary transactions.
- Responsible for up to $500,000 per day in my register.
- Processed appropriate teller transactions.
- Opened member accounts and made specific wealth management recommendations.
SEARCH SPECIALIST
CENTRAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
ESPANOLA, NM
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Conducted title insurance searches.
- Help oversee the details of buying/selling a home.
- Assisted with the closing process of the real estate transaction.
WORKSTUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – LOS ALAMOS
LOS ALAMOS, NM
01.1996 - 12.1997
TELLER
DEL NORTE CREDIT UNION
LOS ALAMOS, NM
01.1995 - 12.1996
CAR SALESMAN
HENRY VALENCIA INC.
ESPANOLA, NM
01.1994 - 12.1995
CASHIER
LOWES SUPERSAVE GROCERY
ESPANOLA, NM
01.1993 - 12.1994
Education
BA - ELEMENTARY ED
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
LAS VEGAS, NM12.2002
AA - ELEMENTARY ED
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE
ESPANOLA, NM05.2001
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-LOS ALAMOS
LOS ALAMOS, NM01.1997
ADAMS STATE COLLEGE
ALAMOSA, CO12.1993
Skills
- Planning & Development
- Interpretation of Policies & Procedures
- Evaluating Information & Programs
- Leadership & Administrative Functions
- Advocacy
- Youth and Young Adult Specialist
- Team/Group Collaboration
- Networking & Community Relations
- Research and Strategic Planning
Locations
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Albuquerque, NM
- Espanola, NM
- Ojo Caliente, NM
- Gallina, NM
- Los Alamos, NM
- Alamosa, CO
Timeline
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS SUPERVISOR
CYFD-FOSTERING CONNECTIONS
01.2021 - 09.2024
PROBATION OFFICER II
CYFD-JUVENILE PROBATION
03.2014 - 01.2021
PROBATION OFFICER
METROPOLITAN COURT
04.2013 - 08.2013
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/SUPERVISOR
CYFD-JUVENILE PROBATION
05.2008 - 04.2013
PERMANENCY PLANNING SOCIAL WORKER
CYFD-PROTECTIVE SERVICES
09.2007 - 05.2008
PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER
NEW MEXICO CORRECTION
08.2006 - 02.2007
TEACHER/COACH
MESA VISTA SCHOOLS
08.2005 - 07.2006
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
CYFD-JUVENILE PROBATION
08.2004 - 08.2005
STUDENT ADVISOR
LA JICARITA ENTERPRISE
08.2003 - 06.2004
TEACHER/COACH
JEMEZ MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS
08.2002 - 07.2003
TEACHER INTENSHIP
ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2001 - 07.2002
SEARCH SPECIALIST
CENTRAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2000 - 08.2001
TELLER
ZIA CREDIT UNION
01.1997 - 12.2001
WORKSTUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – LOS ALAMOS
01.1996 - 12.1997
TELLER
DEL NORTE CREDIT UNION
01.1995 - 12.1996
CAR SALESMAN
HENRY VALENCIA INC.
01.1994 - 12.1995
CASHIER
LOWES SUPERSAVE GROCERY
01.1993 - 12.1994
BA - ELEMENTARY ED
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
AA - ELEMENTARY ED
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-LOS ALAMOS
ADAMS STATE COLLEGE
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