GEYNAH CARMICHAEL
Rome,Georgia
Summary
Sympathetic Juvenile Probation Officer handling large caseload and providing one-on-one counseling and referral assistance to youth offenders in the Paulding County area. Experience reviewing police reports, monitoring youths' living conditions and preparing behavior reports. Fair and just with professional demeanor even during most stressful circumstances.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
Dallas , GA
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised caseload of up to 30 survivors in juvenile justice system to address and support unique needs of these clients.
- Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
- Assessed home situations to determine need for removal of client from current home.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
- Transported juveniles between detention centers, schools, and medical institutions.
- Assessed mental health and physical state of young offenders.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Tracked assigned juvenile movements and adherence to probation requirements.
Corrections Sergeant
Department Of Juvenile Justice
Rome, GA
04.2009 - 11.2019
- Supervised 10 employees and performance of tasks and managed up to 64 offenders.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Direct Care Professional
Downining Clark Academy
Adairsville , GA
01.2005 - 04.2009
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Education
No Degree - Early
GNTC
Rome, GASkills
- Intervention Strategies
- Urinalysis Testing
- Field Supervision
- Legal Standards
- Delinquency Monitoring
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- File Review
- Community Organization
- Incident Reports
- Supervising Residents
- Juvenile Probation
- Active Listening
- Electronic Monitoring
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2019 - Current
Corrections Sergeant
Department Of Juvenile Justice
04.2009 - 11.2019
Direct Care Professional
Downining Clark Academy
01.2005 - 04.2009
No Degree - Early
GNTC
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