Jose Federico
Dropout Prevention Specialist
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Prevention professional with solid track record in public health and community outreach. Developed and executed impactful prevention strategies to address substance abuse and related issues. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, consistently meeting changing program demands. Known for strong communication and crisis intervention skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Dropout Prevention Specialist
Tucson Unified School District
10.2021 - Current
- Analyzed data to identify students with credit deficiencies, failing multiple courses and/or chronically absent.
- Completed student conferences, telephone contact and home visits with students to address concerns and barriers to academic progress.
- Provided academic, social and emotional support to students on an ongoing basis.
- Served as a liaison between school staff and community stakeholders to support students and families.
- Managed the State Dropout Tracker report, locating where students transferred to and worked to recover students who had dropped out.
- Provided training to new employees.
Crisis Mobile Technician
Community Bridges Incorporated
12.2017 - Current
- Provided on-site mental health intervention for community members experiencing a crisis.
- Intervention involved deescalation, stabilization, assessment and safety planning for those remaining in their current environment.
- Collaborated with behavioral health agencies, law enforcement, fire, medical staff, schools, and courts, to ensure comprehensive support.
- Coordinated with behavioral health placements for members in need of a higher level of care.
- Skills utilized on scene with members included effective communication, problem solving, calmness under pressure and empathy.
- Maintained training focused on mental health and crisis management.
- Trained newly hired employees.
Lead Probation Officer
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
05.2012 - 06.2021
- Managed a Juvenile Intensive Probation Supervision (JIPS) team and Standard Probation field team, including support staff.
- Provided leadership and direction to the Probation team.
- Oversaw the team's weekly contacts to ensure State standards were met.
- Developed reports on a monthly basis to be submitted to the State of Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts, demonstrating JIPS compliance with State law.
- Ensured Probation staff met Court policy and procedure involving the revocation process, arrest, documentation and field work.
- Attended Probation leadership meetings and led the Courts transition to Evidence Based Practices.
- Participated in hiring and training for new employees.
- Held weekly meetings and monthly training with Probation staff.
- Managed time and attendance of Probation and support staff, approved timecards.
- Retired
Probation Officer
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
04.2007 - 05.2012
- Managed Probation cases on the Standard and Juvenile Intensive Probation Supervision levels.
- Worked closely with community stakeholders, building relationships with service providers to assist youth and families.
- Utilized motivational interviewing in working with youth and families.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
08.2000 - 04.2007
- Maintained a safe and positive environment for detained youth.
- Instructed youth in life skills programming.
- Responded to negative youth behaviors through graduated responses.
Education
B.A. - History, Political Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, Az12-2007
Skills
Youth outreach
Mental health advocacy
Skilled in motivational interviewing techniques
Managing intricate systems
Certification
Honorable Discharge, 2021-07-01, U.S. Army
Timeline
Dropout Prevention Specialist
Tucson Unified School District
10.2021 - Current
Crisis Mobile Technician
Community Bridges Incorporated
12.2017 - Current
Lead Probation Officer
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
05.2012 - 06.2021
Probation Officer
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
04.2007 - 05.2012
Juvenile Detention Officer
Pima County Juvenile Court Center
08.2000 - 04.2007
B.A. - History, Political Science
University of Arizona