Joseph Castro
Torrington,WY
Summary
Dynamic correctional leader with extensive experience at Wyoming Women's Center, adept at managing large teams and implementing rehabilitation programs that significantly reduced repeat offenses. Skilled in PREA compliance and operational oversight, fostering a culture of safety and accountability while enhancing facility conditions and reducing costs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager
Wyoming Women's Center
05.2023 - Current
- Acts as Officer in Charge as required.
- Provides direct assistance to Warden and Associate Warden for all facility operations, whether security or programming.
- Coordinates with other Federal, State, and Local agencies, community boards, and service providers.
- Develops and interprets unit policies, procedures, practices, and operations.
- Reviews and revises operational standards for the unit to coincide with best practices and state and federal requirements
- Monitors program accountability and compliance through site checks, audits, and regular contact with DOC facilities and field staff. Develops and manages program outcomes, ensuring collecting of relevant data to confirm service delivery.
- Acts as project manager for the program and liaison between WDOC and contract providers.
- Provides training and supervision of staff and maintains constant monitoring of all unit and program(s) functions;
- Provides professional program oversight to ensure the success of the Corrections program. Reviews reports and monitors facility recommendations; Supervises and counsels subordinate staff to accomplish unit and program goals/objectives.
- Conducts formal performance appraisals.
- Assists in the hiring process to sustain adequate staff to meet the institution's or program's needs.
- Develops inmate or offender programming and collaborates with unit staff regarding classification, programs, job assignments, program reviews, and handling minor and general disciplinary reports and grievances.
- Leads unit multi-disciplinary team that ensures unit security and provides for inmate or offender activities and movement.
- Participates as a member of the executive staff. Attends meetings and planning sessions and performs special assignments as directed.
Case Manager
Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Classifies patients/students/inmates, completes risk management assessment for program and housing placement and makes referrals based on need.
- Delivers evidence-based programs.
- Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes.
- Responsible for casework management duties to include planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
- Administers risk/needs assessments.
- Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
- Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
- Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
- Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
- Facilitates attorney-client phone calls and assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
Chief Operating Officer
Diversified Services, Inc
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained daily working knowledge and schedule of current activities, upcoming activities, and those actionable items that needed immediate management attention. Implementation of policies and procedures as authorized by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors. Worked with staff, financial representative, CEO and Board in preparing budgets and overseeing organization operates within budget guidelines. Ensured accurate accounting procedures were followed. Maintained official records and documents, ensured compliance with State and organizational rules, policies, and procedures. Ensured CEO and Board were informed as to the status of the organization and important factors of influence. Ensured the organization had a long-range strategy which achieved its mission and made consistent and timely progress.
- Human Resource (HR) duties: Ensured active compliance with organization policies across all department functions and staff. Overseeing of information system and employee database. Upheld all legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR function. Ensured job descriptions are developed and regular performance evaluations were held. Identified and managed training and development needs for employees. Ensured compensation and benefits were in-line with organization policies. Handled employee complaints, grievances, and disputes. Administered employee discipline processes. Planned and managed recruitment and selection of staff. Maintained working knowledge of significant developments, trends, and changes legislation affecting the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- PREA Compliance Management
- Wyoming Women's Center Contract Staff Liaison
- Coordinates Community -Based Corrections Programs
- Quality Assurance Team
- Manages the development of various rehabilitation services
- Operates and supervises Special Management Housing
- Oversight of operational standards and regulations required by WDOC policy, state, and federal laws
- Revision of WDOC Policies and Procedures and WWC Operational procedures
- Oversight of the Security functions and adherence to policies and operational procedures
Timeline
Unit Manager
Wyoming Women's Center
05.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution
09.2019 - 05.2023
Chief Operating Officer
Diversified Services, Inc
09.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wyoming
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