Juan Delaney
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Counselor with CoreCivic expertise in inmate behavior modification and mental health support. Successfully implemented individualized counseling programs, enhancing inmate stability and reducing conflicts. Proficient in case planning and compassionate advocacy, fostering a safer environment through proactive strategies and effective communication. Committed to promoting rehabilitation and safety within correctional facilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Counselor
CoreCivic
11.2022 - Current
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Improved inmate behavior by implementing individualized counseling programs tailored to their specific needs.
Correctional Officer
Lawrence County Jail
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Correctional Facility Shift Supervisor
NEOCAP
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Monitored and supervised inmate activities, ensuring adherence to established rules and regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication channels and regular team-building activities.
- Coordinated successful responses to emergencies by developing detailed contingency plans in collaboration with other departments.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Boosted overall safety levels by conducting regular emergency drills and educating staff on response procedures.
Education
Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown, OHCriminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Victim advocacy
- Compassionate
- Professional boundaries
- Case planning
- Community resources
- Mental health support
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Gang awareness
- Suicide prevention
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Correctional law
- Anger management
- Inmate classification
- Offender assessment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
Sergeants Training Academy Certificate
Corrections Training Academy Certificate
NEOCAP Boot Camp Certificate
Diversity Training Certificate
Timeline
Correctional Counselor
CoreCivic
11.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lawrence County Jail
07.2022 - 11.2022
Correctional Facility Shift Supervisor
NEOCAP
09.2016 - 09.2021
Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix