Franklin Fernandez
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Youth Development Officer with Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, skilled in de-escalation techniques and exceptional communication. Successfully fostered a respectful learning environment, promoting educational success through tailored interventions. Proven ability to build supportive relationships and ensure safety, enhancing youth engagement in structured activities. Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Youth Development Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
10.2008 - 07.2024
- Implemented behavior management techniques that fostered a respectful learning environment conducive to personal growth.
- Promoted educational success by collaborating with teachers and administrators on academic interventions tailored to individual student needs.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for all participants, fostering trust, open communication, and positive relationships among peers.
- Stayed abreast of and incorporated best practices for youth development programs.
- Utilize approved verbal and physical de-escalation techniques to safely redirect negative or aggressive behavior in accordance with departmental policy.
- Supervise and monitor youth in a secured residential facility while ensuring safety, security, and compliance with TJJD policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
- Develop and maintain supportive relationships with youth; encourage participation in structured daily activities
- Communicate behavioral concerns and noteworthy updates to supervisors, treatment team members, and facility administration.
- Operate and provide supervision in departmental vehicles for youth transportation as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Science
Remington College
Houston, TX07-2006
Skills
- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Self-defense training
- De-escalation techniques
- Juvenile probation
- Restraining techniques
- Restraining methods
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Observation
- Detail-oriented
- Documentation skills
- Juvenile justice system
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Youth Development Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
10.2008 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Science
Remington College
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