Joshua Wleh
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Supervisor
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention
03.2023 - Current
- Ensure staff abide by institutional policies and procedures, and handle complex problems and concerns of youth, justice partners, and the public
- Ensure adequate staffing coverage by managing schedules, providing coverage for assignments as necessary, and administering and enforcing employer/employee labor agreement and Human Resources rules
- Protected residents and corrections staff through carefully developed procedures.
- Developed programs to support inmates while incarcerated.
- Managed 30-40-prison guards and 60+ offenders at a secured facility.
- Assist with training staff; coach and evaluate employee performance; ensure policies and procedures are followed and initiate disciplinary actions when appropriate; help with interviews and staff selection
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Operate emergency equipment, respond to medical, safety, security, and other emergency calls; manage scenes that could include physical altercations, restraining of youth, and de-escalation of uncooperative youth
- Supervise one or more living units including aspects of programming, resident case planning, group facilitation, and support of residents and Juvenile Correctional Officers
- Determine the disposition of minor youth disciplinary actions, verify youth release data, and prepare reports
- Create complex Department of Community Corrections & Rehabilitation policies and procedures
- Act as a liaison to the public in a professional manner; establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, public, youth, stakeholders, etc.
Safety & Use of force Trainer
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluating staff performance while providing Staff with constructive coaching recommendations potential of supplemental training as needed
- Responsible for making sure the JCO tasks/duties are trained and demonstrated per policy/procedures
- Responsible for staff training assessment(s), sign-off(s), and acknowledgement(s)
- Communicating any staff training concerns to JDC Training Coordinator.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Direct Support Professional
Rem North Star
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement Emphasis) -
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2021
Bachelor of Science: Psychology -
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2021
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Crisis Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Security Protocols
- Workplace Safety
- Inmate Supervision
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Facility Security
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Emergency Response
- Behavioral Management
- Written Communication
- Staff Training
- Policy Implementation
Certification
- Crisis Intervention Trained
- Incident Management
- CPR Certified
- Motivational Interviewing
- RPT (Restrictive Procedures Training)
- Public Speaking
- Great Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
Timeline
Correctional Supervisor
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention
03.2023 - Current
Safety & Use of force Trainer
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention
01.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Rem North Star
02.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement Emphasis) -
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Science: Psychology -
Bemidji State University
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