Javontae Dixon
Inmate Service Specialist
Murfreesboro,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Case Manager with a proven track record of managing high caseloads while maintaining exceptional quality of care. Expertise in navigating high-pressure environments to identify and recommend optimal resources and strategies that enhance client well-being and facilitate a return to a fulfilling quality of life. Extensive experience in coordinating care for incarcerated individuals, coupled with a deep understanding of community resources. Recognized for strong communication skills and an unwavering commitment to empowering others through compassionate support and advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inmate Service Specialist
DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Assesses needs while developing inmate program rehabilitation plans and helps to assign inmates for appropriate desired programs within the agency.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Referred to at some sites as a case manager or social worker.
- Recommends changes to the inmate classification or program assignment and maintains necessary records.
- Develops, promotes and supports the inmates’ compliance with their individual program plan.
- Supports positive family contact and interaction.
- Makes daily rounds on the units and weekly rounds in special housing assignments where individuals on caseload are assigned.
- Consults with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk offenders.
- Reduces care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborates as an effective liaison with external agencies to meet transitional needs of offenders.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external agencies and clients through excellent communication skills and genuine concern for their needs, leading to increased inmate rehabilitation rates over time.
Case Manager
DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Nashville, TN
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Educated offenders on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Assesses needs and develops offender program plans, communicates with external stakeholders, Referred to at some sites as a social worker or counselor.
- Recommends changes to the offender classification or program assignment and maintains necessary records.
- Effective liaison with all external agencies regarding the status of offenders on caseload.
- Develops, promotes and supports the offenders’ compliance with their individual program plan.
- Supports positive family contact and interaction.
- Makes daily rounds on the units and weekly rounds in special housing assignments where offenders on caseload are assigned.
- Consults with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk offenders.
- Reduces care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Case Manager
CoreCivic
Nashville, TN
06.2014 - 10.2020
- Direct Supervisor of the unit team
- Assesses needs and develops offender program plans, communicates with external stakeholders, develops and delivers programs on the unit, initiates re-classification actions as necessary for a caseload of offenders on assigned unit.
- Also referred to at some sites as a social worker or counselor with unit management. Is assigned to a unit with a caseload of offenders and is part of the unit team.
- Recommends changes to the offender classification or program assignment to the unit team and maintains necessary records, is responsible for communication with all external agencies regarding the status of offenders on their caseload.
- Develops, promotes and supports the inmate’s compliance with their individual program plan. Supports positive family contact and interaction.
- Develops and delivers programs and productive activities for the offenders on the unit. Makes daily rounds on the units and weekly rounds in special housing assignments where offenders on caseload are assigned.
- Serves as acting unit manager in the absence of the unit manager and supports other unit staff as part of the unit team.
- Program Facilitator of the Go Further re-entry program.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Day Services Trainer
Madison Haywood Developmental Services
Jackson, TN
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Provides services with individual with intellectual disabilities within their homes, out in the community and within employment in West Tennessee.
- Supervised individuals directly during the course of their shift at the Madison Haywood Workshop, keeping an accurate count of all inventory and parts completed by clients in the workshop.
- Administered Medication, Documented Medications given in the Medication Administration Record.
- Transportation assistance while ensuring clients got to and from doctor visits and family arrangements.
- Monitored activities of daily living within the home to ensure and safe and clean living environment.
- Implemented Meal planning to ensure clients had a healthy intake of food.
- Monitored positive, continuous airway pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 05.2001 -
Diploma - Administrative Assistant
West Tennessee Business College
Jackson, TN06.2010
Skills
Documentation proficiency
Case Management
Offender Management
Treatment Planning
Offender Needs Assessments
Crisis Intervention
Program Facilitation
Cross-functional coordination
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Certification
Licensed Armed Security Guard
Accomplishments
- Correctional Counseling.
- Problem Solving.
- Developmental Disabilities Experience.
- Staff Management.
- Program Facilitator.
- Crisis/Therapy Intervention.
- Medication Administration.
- Mental Health Counseling.
- Individual / Group Counseling.
- Program Development.
- Offender Management.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- MTSU SHRM Chapter Member
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
- Honor Society Of Phi Kappa Phi Member
- Gamma Beta Phi National Collegiate Honor Society Member
Quote
There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.
Ray Goforth
Timeline
Inmate Service Specialist
DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Armed Security Guard
07-2022
Case Manager
DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
09.2020 - 01.2025
Case Manager
CoreCivic
06.2014 - 10.2020
Day Services Trainer
Madison Haywood Developmental Services
10.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2001 -
Diploma - Administrative Assistant
West Tennessee Business College