Jeri Mestayer
New Iberia,LA
Summary
Accomplished Reentry Program Manager with a proven track record at the LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections, enhancing public safety by reducing recidivism through innovative offender supervision and motivational interviewing. Spearheaded partnerships and programs, achieving significant client reintegration success. Expert in demonstrating exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reentry Program Manager
LA Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
03.2021 - Current
- Organized community-building events that fostered positive connections between returning citizens and their neighborhoods.
- Mentored new staff members and interns, providing guidance and sharing expertise on effective reentry coordination practices.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the criminal justice system, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Established partnerships with educational institutions to provide GED preparation classes or vocational training programs for clientele.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by developing and implementing reentry plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Developed strong relationships with local employers, securing job opportunities for clients upon release from incarceration.
- Delivered presentations at conferences and workshops, sharing best practices in reentry coordination with industry professionals.
- Collaborated with community partners for seamless service provision and increased success rates in client reintegration.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives to guide the future direction of reentry services in response to evolving community needs.
- Extra duties include: Community Resource Coordinator, American Disabilities Coordinator, ICOTS Coordinator, Backup Supervisor, ACT 389 Coordinator, CIPRS Liaison, Juvenile Records Liaison, 211 Coordinator, Tiger Liaison, and Inmate Welfare Coordinator
Probation & Parole Specialist
LA Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for supervision of violent felony probation and parole offenders
- Verify compliance with conditions of supervision
- Conduct investigation into criminal activity
- Conduct pre-parole, pre-sentence, criminal record, and clemency investigations
- Monitor monetary accounts
- Verify compliance through home inspections
- Refer probationers and parolees to community programs to address issues: substance abuse, mental health, anger management, job placement, and driving classes
- Prepare warrants and other court documents
- Make arrests when necessary
- Extra duties include: Assistant Community Resource Coordinator, Assistant American Disabilities Coordinator, and Field Training Officer
Probation and Parole Officer
LA Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
10.2008 - 07.2020
- Responsible for supervision of felony probation and parole offenders
- Verify compliance with conditions of supervision
- Conduct investigation into criminal activity
- Conduct pre-parole, pre-sentence, criminal record, and clemency investigations
- Monitor monetary accounts
- Verify compliance through home inspections
- Refer probationers and parolees to community programs to address issues: substance abuse, mental health, anger management, job placement, and driving classes
- Prepare warrants and other court documents
- Make arrests when necessary
- Extra duties include: Assistant Community Resource Coordinator and Assistant American Disabilities Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2008
Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- POST Firearms Certified
- Interstate Compact familiarity
- Motivational Interviewing
- Intake procedures
- Risk and needs assessments
- Court Procedures
- Outreach programming
- Community Service Programs
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Policy Implementation
Timeline
Reentry Program Manager
LA Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
03.2021 - Current
Probation & Parole Specialist
LA Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
07.2020 - 03.2021
Probation and Parole Officer
LA Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
10.2008 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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