KARLO STEPHAS
Yakima,WA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Specialist
Triumph Treatment Services
Buena, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Contributed to program success by maintaining accurate documentation, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
- Developed therapeutic rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their experiences and perspectives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at expanding knowledge of best practices for supporting individuals in recovery.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices tailored to each client''s specific needs.
Police Officer
Wapato Police Department
Wapato, WA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Fertilizer Mixer
G S Long Inc.
Yakima, WA
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Kept a clean and organized workspace, minimizing potential hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation of work activities and batch information for future reference or audits.
- Ensured safety compliance, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations during mixing operations.
- Maintained [Number]% mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members for better workflow coordination and increased productivity.
- Enhanced product consistency by closely monitoring and adjusting mixing processes.
- Supported quality control efforts by carefully documenting batch information for traceability purposes.
Correctional Officer
Wapato City Jail
Wapato, WA
03.2014 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Correctional Officer 2
WA-DOC
Connell, WA
01.2011 - 04.2013
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Education
No Degree - Corrections
Correctional Academy,WA-DOC
Clallam Bay, WA03.2005
High School Diploma -
Zillah High School
Zillah, WA06.2000
Skills
- Behavioral Health Interventions
- Mental health awareness
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Professional boundaries
- Empathy Development
- Client Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- CPR/AED
- Crisis Management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Recovery Support Specialist
Triumph Treatment Services
02.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Wapato Police Department
07.2022 - 10.2022
Fertilizer Mixer
G S Long Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2022
Correctional Officer
Wapato City Jail
03.2014 - 06.2018
Correctional Officer 2
WA-DOC
01.2011 - 04.2013
No Degree - Corrections
Correctional Academy,WA-DOC
High School Diploma -
Zillah High School