Jeniffer Patridge-Mc Vea

Supervisor: Tammi Greer (213)485-0439 ext 5108

• Independently conducted group or individual guidance counseling sessions of a varying nature to offenders.
• Dealt with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications.
• Helped the offenders assigned to my caseload view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically.
• Dealt with community resources to secure information and develop release plans.
• Prepared special progress reports for such consideration as parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Correspond with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and other professionals regarding the inmate's case.
• Responsible for collecting, interpreting and evaluating factual information reflecting developmental and circumstantial factors for the assigned caseload of inmates.
• Acts in a liaison capacity with other units and institutional employees on matters concerning inmate behavior.
• Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S. Parole Commission in reporting the inmate's program progress, readiness or lack of readiness for release, and resources in the community relevant to the desirability of one's release.
• Actively develops program planning by presenting cases to the Unit Team and coordinating case management services with other correctional disciplines.
• Participated in weekly team meetings with other treatment professionals to review case files.
• I have performed routine intake screenings for referrals to appropriate treatment settings such as Psychology; and routine screenings to determine individual’s needs for support services such as medical or housing services.
• I have provided oral presentations to staff and facilitated individual therapy in a counseling.
• I have developed and prepared discharge summaries for the court and other community supervision or treatment agency.

Supervisor: Samantha Shelton (213)-485-0439 Ext 5181

• Types, duplicates and distributes letters, memos, agendas, forms, certificates, meeting minutes, and reports for the Chief Psychologist.
• Maintains tracking logs for Special Housing Unit monthly monitoring,
• Suicide watch monitoring and follow-up, request for services, and incoming inmates.
• Purchase card holder for the department, and maintains accounting of department expenditures and adjustments.
• Used a word processing software to reconcile the budget (UFMS)
• Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and other professionals regarding inmate's case who is present for an evaluation.
• Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
• I have inserted case specific information into pre-established form letters sent for the warden signature.
• I have provided training to intern staff on institution policy and procedures.
• Managed/ Monitor daily logs for incoming psychology studies (PSIQ).
• Discuss and notify PSIQ Intake assessment with appropriate staff regarding PREA, Substance abuse or mental health concerns.
• Schedule and provide non BOP psychologist the appropriate documentation for approval of entrance into the institution.
• Complete monthly reports/ evaluations for the assigned department orderly

Supervisor: Zefrem Hacker (310) 732- 5369

• Provide daily supervision to inmate population to ensure security of the institution. Observe inmate behavior to prevent further crime or potential escape.
• Enforce rules and regulations according to the Bureau policy governing security, safety and inmate accountability.
• Supervise small groups of workers who complete maintenance in my unit
• Counsel inmate grievances and have referred them to Health, Psychology and Religious Services.
• Maintained tracking logs for Special Housing Unit monthly monitoring systems
• Communicated to health services staff regarding inmates medical condition during a medical emergency.
• Written incident reports on inmate behavior.
• Types, duplicates and distributes letters, memos, and reports.
• Participated in operational review by conducting audits and organizing files.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with civilians, staff and inmates.
• Attended informal meetings to address needs of the institution
• I have identified and initiated corrective action as a result of researching a policy.
• Reported safety violations and hazards to the well-being of staff and inmates.
• Focused on helping the individual offender understand and live within the complex family circumstances and assist him in developing new adjustment techniques.
• Helped the offender view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically.
• Acts in a liaison capacity with other units and institutional employees on matters concerning inmate behavior.

Non-Federal Experience

• Used a data entry system to log daily activities with my clients
• Participated as a unit team member to develop comprehensive individual child care treatment plans for appropriate home placement.
• Provided direct services, individual therapy and group counseling that focused on the rational behavioral therapy model.
• Worked alongside my supervisor and colleagues to perform assessments as the basis for individual treatment planning.
• Under supervision, I have provided individual therapy in a counseling center; and I have taught classes and facilitated process groups in a group home treatment center
• Coordinate meetings with staff to discuss about clients and their care plan and to share information, knowledge, ideas, and recommendations for clients.
• I have co-facilitated group therapy.
• Prepared meeting minutes and summaries. Gathered information and completed routine reports in a timely manner.
• Maintained confidentiality of child care plan records.
• Coordinated with staff and healthcare professions such as psychology to schedule therapy appointments.
• I have utilized a database to track and prioritize my caseload
• Conducted monthly reviews with children and parents on progress.
• Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
• Created lesson plans that encouraged physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development for clients.
• I have performed routine screenings to determine an individual’s need for support services such as housing services.
• Served as a primary and purchase card holder for my department. Prepared and audited invoices and financial statements for credit card purchases.
• Verified obligated expenditures, prepared purchase orders, requisitions, and maintained accounting of department expenditures and adjustments.

• Facilitated referrals and Implemented behavioral programs designed by IEP teams for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to help meet special education students needs.
• Assisted in training of staff, parents and students in specialized instructional strategies and techniques used in behavior intervention.
• Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
• Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
• Assisted senior staff during formal meetings and discussions and I have conveyed technical information to my coworkers.
• Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.

• Helped over 50 customers a day
• Explained menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences in great detail.
• Mastered cash handling
• Complied with the general instructions by properly organizing food materials and maintenance chemicals.
• Effectively performed necessary task while following starbucks safety manual
• Established traffic flow when store reached mass capacity to prevent safety hazard.
• Assisted with my supervisor to assure adequate training was provided such as food handling and hand washing for oncoming staff.

• Responsible for scheduling when released inmates come into the office to finish documents and questionnaires based of an established database.
• Created, prepared, and organized documents by using Microsoft word.
• Reviewed all correspondence to ensure proper grammar and format was utilized.
• Developed understanding of policies, procedures and processes.
• Participated in daily operations, assisting teammates with various tasks.
• Compiled and reported data for staff members as directed using Microsoft Excel.
• Completed any and all other tasks assigned by manager