Jared B. Weiser
Geneva
Summary
To further my career in the juvenile justice field by attaining the position of JJC PREA Coordinator, which requires critical thinking and applying cognitive behavior training to successfully implement structure and compassion for at-risk youth, as well as oversee and support line staff to ensure smooth daily operations of the Juvenile Justice Center. This entails, but is not limited to, adhering to policies and procedures, and investigations into all PREA-related matters within the facility. This includes coordinating with PREA investigators to maintain the integrity of programming, ensuring the facility is up to date on procedures. Holding everyone to the highest standard is of the utmost importance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Supervisor
Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
St. Charles
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for proper and efficient operation of the facility ensuring established policy and procedures are being adhered to
- Plan, organize and supervise line staff who conduct programming and activities on all shifts
- Evaluate, train and assist with coaching and mentoring of new line staff
- Conduct performance evaluations for line staff on a yearly basis
- Promote effective utilization and implementation of evidence-based practices as well as maintain the integrity of Cognitive Behavior Training model
- Assess staff training needs and ensure this is communicated with administration and training supervisors whenever applicable
- Ensure staff compliance and competency with applicable PREA, AOIC & DJJ standards and statutes
- Participate in a weekly on-call rotation with other detention supervisors
- Collect youth grievances and process them accordingly
Senior Youth Detention Specialist
Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
St. Charles
11.2012 - 08.2025
- Maintain adequate behavior management control by being directly involved with youth through supervision, security, safety, behavioral guidelines and Cognitive Behavior Training programming implementation.
- Conduct Focus Groups on topics such as Social Skills & Anger Management
- Respond immediately and effectively in crisis situations through Safe Crisis Management training techniques, as well as utilizing intervention skills based on the environment and available resources.
- Exercise empathy and compassion for individuals who are in crisis and dealing with stress and depression.
- Follow all policies and procedures as written in handbooks.
- Successfully and efficiently complete admissions and releases through the JIS system within the facility.
- Complete Authorizations at the request of a supervisor or in the absence of a supervisor or Senior Youth Counselor.
- Writing behavior reports for residents to be submitted prior to their court hearings detailing their progress within the cognitive behavior training program.
- Take on and complete special projects such as creating and implementing the daily schedule for resident programming within the facility.
- Build professional rapport with residents through day-to-day programming as well as utilizing attending, listening, questioning and influencing skills with youth.
- Participate daily with motivational and positive reinforcement techniques within the units.
- Attend all mandatory trainings, meetings and programming opportunities when required.
- Training of newly hired staff and interns. This includes on boarding both in classroom settings and daily unit environment
- Completing monthly coaching assessments of new hires to ensure optimal progress and competence in completing their duties as a Youth Counselor.
- Active member of several committees including: Quality of Work Life, Corrective Action, Safety & Security.
Paraprofessional
Camelot
DeKalb
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Maintain a classroom environment that focuses on building children’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical skills.
- Utilization of the Picture Exchange Communication System for non-verbal Autistic children as a form of expressing their feelings and meeting their daily needs.
- Assisting and creating goals for Individualized Education Plans for students.
- Providing opportunities for children to express themselves creatively through art and music.
- Taking students on community trips to help improve social interactions with others in an attempt to be more independent and receptive to their surroundings.
- Participate in regular teacher-family communication, including daily update reports to keeps parents informed of child’s progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology-Criminology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2007
Skills
- Policy compliance
- Staff training
- Crisis intervention
- Performance evaluation
- Behavioral management
- Program development
Certifications And Memberships
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
- Safe Crisis Management Instructor
- CPR, AED and First Aid
- Mandated Reporter for DCFS
- Core Correctional Practices
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Illinois Probation & Court Service Association
Timeline
Detention Supervisor
Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
08.2025 - Current
Senior Youth Detention Specialist
Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
11.2012 - 08.2025
Paraprofessional
Camelot
11.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology-Criminology
Northern Illinois University