Geroska Gay Jr.
Chicago,USA
Summary
Professional in juvenile justice, bringing valuable experience and insight into rehabilitation and youth advocacy. Proven ability to develop effective intervention strategies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Illinois Youth Center Warrenville
10.2001 - 04.2025
- Supervised troubled youth’s social and recreational activities
- Monitored youth’s daily habits (e.g. work habits, academic skills, goal setting)
- Searched for contraband or unauthorized property (e.g. weapons, drugs)
- Controlled sally port movement throughout the facility
- Provided security for the library and classes
- Provided security for the medical facility
- De-escalated crisis situations as a crisis team member
- Responded to all emergencies as an emergency response team member
- Resolved conflicts among youth
- Drafted incident reports
- Transported and supervised youth on court writs, funerals, hospital visits
- Retired April 2025
Maintenance Craftsman (Temporary Assignment)
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Serviced work orders lock and key
- Serviced work orders for plumbing and electrical repairs
- Maintained the state grounds
Vehicle Coordinator (Temporary Assignment)
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Scheduled fleet vehicles for annual safety inspections
- Serviced work orders for repairs
Shift Supervisor (Temporary Assignment)
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted roll call attendance
- Inspected uniforms for compliance
- Informed staff of past and present issues with offenders
- Notified staff of upcoming trainings dates
- Conducted monthly safety and sanitation inspections on living units.
- Conducted shakedowns on living units for contraband i.e weapons/drugs
- Responded to codes over the radio
- Reviewed all security inventory and incidents reports
- Delegated roles to optimize workflow
- Communicated with the Chief Administrator and duty administrator officer
- Conducted simulated drills i.e emergency fire and escape
Education
Biology, Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILBiology, Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, MABiology, Criminal Justice
Malcolm X Community College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication
- Informed decision-making
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective conflict resolution
- Excellent physical conditioning
- Detail-oriented in quality assurance
- Reliable team member
- Flexible problem-solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team leadership
- Proficient in stress reduction techniques
- Understanding of compliance standards
Accomplishments
- Member of the Internal Audit Team
- State Employee of the Year Nominee (2005, 2009, 2011)
- Numerous awards for professionalism
Certification
- Security Awareness Training - 2024
- HIPPA & Privacy Training -2024
- Acceptable Use Policy - 2024
- Ethics Training - 2024
Timeline
Maintenance Craftsman (Temporary Assignment)
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2018 - 06.2020
Vehicle Coordinator (Temporary Assignment)
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2018 - 06.2020
Shift Supervisor (Temporary Assignment)
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2017 - 06.2017
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Illinois Youth Center Warrenville
10.2001 - 04.2025
Biology, Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Biology, Criminal Justice
Malcolm X Community College
Biology, Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
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