Joann Chinn
Fort Lupton,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. Experienced in case management, ensuring compliance and effective monitoring of client progress. Ready to leverage expertise in conflict resolution and ethical practices to enhance service delivery in a challenging environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Geogroup
Aurora, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with corporate and federal agency policies and regulations.
- Provided case management services, including intake, crisis intervention, advocacy, and liaison between in-custody individuals and outside agencies.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Maintain logs for effective monitoring, including detainee worker pay sheets.
- Complete file reviews for classification purposes and assessments for PREA.
- Consult with staff on the resolution of facility issues and help stay consistent with facility policies between staff and detainees.
Community Corrections Monitor
Corecivic Inc.
Henderson, Colorado
06.2019 - 01.2025
- Monitored compliance of community corrections participants with supervision requirements.
- Conducted regular check-ins with offenders to ensure adherence to program guidelines.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and social services to support participant needs.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address disputes within the community setting.
- Attended regular staff meetings to stay up-to-date on changes in policy or procedure.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
Deputy Sheriff
Morgan County Sheriffs Office
Fort Morgan, CO
08.2011 - 03.2017
- Adhered to departmental policies, procedures, State and Federal law while performing job duties.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court.
- Participated in continuing education courses.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and operational daily.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims of inmates to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
- Completed blotters, logs and incident reports detailing criminal activity and other incidents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Trained new deputies on procedures, protocols, and safety measures and trained deputies who required remedial training.
- Maintained order in courtrooms by identifying disturbances and taking appropriate action.
- Monitored inmates at correctional facilities ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO08-2009
High School Diploma -
Fort Lupton High School
Fort Lupton05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado
COSkills
- Record keeping
- Policy compliance
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Email and telephone etiquette
- HIPAA compliance
- Empathy and compassion
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Stress management
- Multitasking and organization
- Case documentation
- Ethical judgment
- Report writing
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- CPR/First Aide Certified
- Weapons Certified (Expired)
- Arrest Control (Expired)
- Expired Delirium and Agitated Chaos (Expired)
Timeline
Case Manager
Geogroup
08.2022 - Current
Community Corrections Monitor
Corecivic Inc.
06.2019 - 01.2025
Deputy Sheriff
Morgan County Sheriffs Office
08.2011 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Front Range Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Lupton High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado