Felisa Manning
Summary
Experienced Juvenile Probation Officer skilled in compliance monitoring, contract management, and community resource coordination. Proven ability to support juvenile offenders through effective case management and group facilitation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer-Community Programs
Tarrant County Juvenile Services
Ft. Worth, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored contracts for compliance, ensuring adherence to program standards.
- Managed referrals for substance abuse and community-based services.
- Facilitator for group counseling sessions focusing on anger management, substance abuse, and life skills-Ground Zero.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to review complex cases, facilitating informed decisions and actions in CRCG and Child Fatality Review Board.
- Collaborated with community partners to deliver essential services for juvenile offenders, enhancing support networks.
- Attended training programs to stay current on developments in the field.
- Answered phone calls concerning at risk youth and responded to requests for community resources.
- Reconciled invoices for contracted agencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial agreements.
Juvenile Probation Officer-Family Partnership Prog
Tarrant County Juvenile Services
Ft. Worth, TX
08.2012 - 08.2025
- Audit FPP files for compliance.
- Reported statistics to support development and program evaluation.
- Collaborated with MHMR partners to provide mental health services to juvenile offenders.
- Processed mental health referrals.
- Provided guidance, support and resources to juvenile offenders-Other duty assigned.
- Conducted home visits to verify compliance with parole conditions.
- Conducted compliance review of incoming and outgoing Juvenile Probation Department files.
Institutional Probation Officer
Tarrant County Juvenile Services
Ft. Worth, TX
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution in challenging situations, ensuring safety and stability for detained youth.
- Ensured safe, secure, and nurturing environment while meeting educational, emotional, recreational, and basic needs of each detainee.
- Supervised personal grooming and housekeeping tasks to promote hygiene and well-being of detained youth.
- Managed population count and materials used by detainees.
- Conducted facility and personal searches for contraband.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote positive decision-making and life skills.
- Monitored progress through regular check-ins and documented behaviors to track development and address individual needs.
Contract Compliance Coordinator
Geo Group Incorporated
Ft. Worth, TX
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulations, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Reviewed and evaluated existing policies, procedures, and documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop strategies for achieving compliance objectives.
- Drafted written reports summarizing audit findings and recommended corrective actions.
- Prepared responses to external auditors' inquiries on regulatory compliance, enhancing transparency and cooperation.
- Tracked progress of corrective action plans post-audit, facilitating timely resolution of compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-1991
Skills
- Case management
- Compliance monitoring
- Community resource coordination
- Contract management
- Documentation
- Group facilitation
- Effective communication
Certification
- Tarrant County Leadership Program
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer-Community Programs
Tarrant County Juvenile Services
08.2025 - Current
Juvenile Probation Officer-Family Partnership Prog
Tarrant County Juvenile Services
08.2012 - 08.2025
Institutional Probation Officer
Tarrant County Juvenile Services
06.2011 - 08.2012
Contract Compliance Coordinator
Geo Group Incorporated
03.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas