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Karen R. Johnson

Ridgeland,SC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Court Administrative Officer at the First Judicial District of PA, excelling in team leadership and conflict resolution. Proven ability to ensure compliance and safety for vulnerable populations while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Court Administrative Officer

First Judicial District of PA
09.1997 - 03.2019

Warrant Investigator-Worked in the field making arrests for those who failed to appear in court and received bench warrants.

Also worked in the courtrooms to maintain and ensure order.

Probation Officer-Maintained monthly contact with probationers to ensure compliance with orders of the court.

Court Administrative Officer-Supervised a pool of 120 Bail Interviewers, in a 24/7 system, in coordination with the Police Department and the District Attorney's Charging Unit.

Human Services Program Specialist

Commonwealth of PA
02.2002 - 01.2018

Licensed, Monitored and Supervised agencies in six (6) counties that provided care to children residing outside of their homes.

Ensured that the agencies were in compliance with state regulatory codes and provided technical support.

Conducted Child Protective Service (CPS) Investigations when allegations of abuse occurred.

Ensured the safety and well being for children in six counties who were in placement outside of their homes.

Mental Health Counselor

Hospital Staffing, Inc.
03.1985 - 02.2002

Worked as a Psychiatric Technician and Counselor at various mental health facilities. Monitored, supervised and counseled mental health patients at inpatient facilities in the area.

Police Officer

Philadelphia Police Department
09.1980 - 03.1985

Worked as a uniformed officer helping to protect and serve the residents of Philadelphia, PA

Worked as a plainclothes officer, conducting investigations and handling complaints from the public.

Provided dignitary protection when given special assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05-1980

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Deescalation techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Responsible and Reliable
  • Multitasking
  • Computer skills
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Human Services Program Specialist

Commonwealth of PA
02.2002 - 01.2018

Court Administrative Officer

First Judicial District of PA
09.1997 - 03.2019

Mental Health Counselor

Hospital Staffing, Inc.
03.1985 - 02.2002

Police Officer

Philadelphia Police Department
09.1980 - 03.1985

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Temple University
Karen R. Johnson