JANIS BRAKER
Portage,WI
Summary
Reentry Affairs Coordinator with extensive experience at the Federal Correctional Institution, Oxford. Adept at building positive relationships and deescalating situations. Successfully developed and facilitated programs which enhanced inmate release planning while ensuring compliance with federal policies. Ability to multitask and stay organized in stressful situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Reentry Affairs Coordinator
Federal Correctional Institution
Oxford, Wisconsin
03.2021 - Current
- I developed and facilitated programs designed to assist inmates with their release planning. I have extensive experience using dictaphone, and transcribing audio to written form.
Case Manager
Federal Correctional Institution
Oxford, Wisconsin
03.2019 - 02.2021
- I was responsible for initiating, implementing and monitoring treatment plans for a case load of approximately 140 inmates. I not only used a dictaphone machine for progress reports, I also transcribed from dictaphone to the written form. I ensured the security of sensitive paperwork and maintained accurate documentation of inmates on my caseload. I educated inmates on benefits and services available to them upon their release.
Unit Manager
02.2015 - 03.2019
- I supervised 3 case managers, 3 correctional counselors, and 2 unit secretaries. I was responsible for the oversight of 5 inmate housing units. I handled disciplinary issues for both staff and inmates, resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive working environment, managed the unit team budget, and made sure policies and procedures were followed.
Case Manager
01.2009 - 02.2015
- I was responsible for initiating, implementing and monitoring treatment plans for a case load of approximately 140 inmates. I ensured the security of sensitive paperwork and maintained accurate documentation of inmates on my caseload. I educated inmates on benefits and services available to them upon their release.
Unit Secretary
10.2006 - 12.2008
- I assisted case managers and unit team members with preparing referrals, filing paperwork, typing progress reports, and answering phone calls.
Senior Officer Specialist
09.2003 - 10.2006
- I managed inmates and ensured the safety and security of the institution through inmate programming, mealtimes, family visits and other institution activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California01-1998
Skills
I have extensive experience with transcribing audio into the written form
Affiliations
- University of Southern California Midwest Alumni Association
- American Correctional Association/Wisconsin Correctional Association
- Springfield Fun Runners 4-H Club
- Monarch Watch Organization
Timeline
Reentry Affairs Coordinator
Federal Correctional Institution
03.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Federal Correctional Institution
03.2019 - 02.2021
Unit Manager
02.2015 - 03.2019
Case Manager
01.2009 - 02.2015
Unit Secretary
10.2006 - 12.2008
Senior Officer Specialist
09.2003 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California