JENNIFER C SHAW
Dixon,Illinois
Summary
Led initiatives to enhance victim protection through investigative roles.,Advanced through various positions in the corrections system, starting at IYC St. Charles and progressing to counselor after serving as an adult corrections officer at Dixon Correctional Center.,Demonstrated commitment to public safety and service throughout career in corrections.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor III
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Dixon, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the coordination of all release planning and counseling. Maintains full counseling caseload of all individuals being released. Responsible for pre-release counseling and conducting Pre-ReleaseProgram. Functions as a liaison with Parole Re-entry group, Parole Officers and institutions regarding planning and coordination of the individuals release. coordinates the processing of applications for various programs.
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I & II
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Dixon, IL
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Provide services and guidance to individuals in custody and their families. Confer with family and friends regarding individuals’ custody progress, adjustment, parole plan, emergency furloughs, visitations and issues related to family members. As part of the parole plan, I also run an anger management group.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address inmate behavior and promote rehabilitation.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to inmates' specific needs and circumstances.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging peer support and conflict resolution among participants.
- Monitored inmate progress, documenting significant changes in behavior and compliance with program requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for inmates during reintegration planning.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively de-escalating volatile situations to maintain safety within the facility.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
04.2011 - 01.2020
- Supervise individuals in custody on transfers to other Correctional Centers, hospitals and on court writs. Provide a safe environment to individuals in custody while doing inspections for contraband and escorting them to different services and areas within the facility.
JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Supervise juveniles in custody while providing skills to facilitate and reinforce appropriate communication, social skills, and develop suitable problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Provide a safe environment to individuals in custody while doing inspections for contraband and escorting them to different services and areas within the facility.
ELDER ABUSE INVESTIGATOR
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of seniors 60 years of age and older. Once substantiated through investigation, follow-up and develop a care plan, advocacy, and crisis intervention.
NIGHT SHIFT MANAGER
YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
05.2000 - 06.2002
- Provide therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and adults using individual, family, and group treatment who may have been survivors of sexual abuse, emotional and physical abuse. Facilitate in developing protection plans, counselling, and group meetings.
Education
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE - Criminal Justice
SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Applied Behavioral Science
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Able to work in stressful environments
- Detail oriented
- Communication specialist
- Teamwork
- Creative thinking
- Flexibility
- Crisis Trained
- Efficient
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiations
- Problem solving
- Motivated
- Team builder
- De-escalation tactics training
Timeline
Correctional Counselor III
Illinois Department Of Corrections
10.2022 - Current
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I & II
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2020 - 04.2022
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
04.2011 - 01.2020
JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
06.2009 - 04.2011
ELDER ABUSE INVESTIGATOR
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
07.2005 - 06.2009
NIGHT SHIFT MANAGER
YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
05.2000 - 06.2002
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Applied Behavioral Science
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE - Criminal Justice
SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE