Jeana Bright
Winnsboro,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated Individual with fifteen years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, and field supervision. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Parole Officer II
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2012 - Current
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Served as TDCJ representative by attending revocation hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for 80 offenders on parole.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders
- Monitored inmates' progress using questionnaires and psychological testing
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Counselor Intern
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2009 - 07.2012
- Proposed creative team activities such as songs, dances and performance activities.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Used Mainframe System to implement client cases into system and provided updates whenever required.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Performed 8 hours week of supervised group and individual counseling sessions.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Ashford University
Chandler, AZ08.2012
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX08.2008
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX08.2008
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Rehabilitation Services
- Probation and parole knowledge
- Officer training
Timeline
Parole Officer II
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2012 - Current
Counselor Intern
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
Ashford University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College
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