Faith Dawson
Summary
I thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven ability to empower offenders to reach their fullest potential. Skilled in both probation and case management work, I am dedicated in supporting at-risk offenders and promoting positive behavior change while being a strong advocate for restorative justice principles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Wheeler Correctional Facility
Alamo, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Probation Officer
Judicial Alternatives of Georgia
Vidalia, GA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
Community Supervision Officer I
Department of Community Supervision
Statesboro, GA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted home visits and field contacts, verifying offender residence and employment status.
- Educated offenders about available community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their lives post-supervision period.
- Facilitated successful completion of probation terms through consistent communication and guidance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within community supervision field.
- Cooperated with law enforcement agencies in sharing relevant information on supervised individuals when necessary for public safety purposes or criminal investigations.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, connecting individuals with appropriate resources during challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for appropriate supervision strategies, reducing recidivism rates.
Education
Master’s - Criminal Justice
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, Georgia12.2025
Bachelors - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia12.2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Case Management
- Case Documentation
- Organization and Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Documentation And Reporting
- Case Planning
- Community Outreach
- Data Entry and Analysis
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List
- Lauren’s County District Attorney (student intern)
- Joseph Sumner Jr Law Firm (student intern)
- Love-Cook Scholarship Award
- Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision Scholarship Award
Affiliations
- National Black MBA Association
- Psychology Association
- 1895 Alumni Society
Timeline
Case Manager
Wheeler Correctional Facility
05.2024 - Current
Probation Officer
Judicial Alternatives of Georgia
12.2023 - 03.2024
Community Supervision Officer I
Department of Community Supervision
01.2023 - 09.2023
Master’s - Criminal Justice
Georgia College & State University
Bachelors - Psychology
Fort Valley State University