Motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities seeking a challenging full-time position. Committed to maintaining high performance and contributing to organizational success. Excited to apply expertise and contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor II
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
09.2022 - 10.2024
Improved inmate behavior through tailored counseling and comprehensive reentry plans, addressing housing and employment needs.
Conducted intake risk/needs assessments, and monitored inmate progress, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Mediated conflicts between staff and offenders, providing interventions and support.
Developed and facilitated reentry and career development workshops to promote successful reintegration.
Maintained detailed offender records and provided updates in treatment team meetings.
Assisted offenders in connecting with resources and family support for smoother transitions post-release.
Utilized computerized systems for tracking offender information and behavior trends.
Case Officer
Correctional Alternatives Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2022
Responsible for providing meaningful assistance to the Court in its deliberations and decisions concerning criminal offenders, and to ensure public safety through the monitoring and supervision of offenders placed under supervision, and enforces conditions imposed by the Court
Developed supervision and treatment plans that include identification of individual problems and community safety requirements, establishment of specific objectives and develops plans to meet those problems and objectives
Provided expert guidance to clients on available resources, helping them make informed decisions about their situations.
Advocated for clients'' needs during meetings with supervisors or other authorities, ensuring fair representation and due process were followed.
Community Counselor
Lakeside Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 01.2022
Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Fostered a secure and supportive environment, providing crisis intervention, and assisting with daily living activities.
Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Enhanced client well-being by developing and implementing individualized counseling plans.
Maintained accurate records of client progress, facilitating effective treatment planning and evaluation.
Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
Behavioral Youth Counselor
Youth Villages
02.2019 - 10.2020
Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Conducted daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes
Participated in client transports to various locations
Participated in recreation therapy with children
Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions
Disciplinary Hearing Officer
Shelby County Corrections
08.2018 - 02.2019
Reviewed disciplinary reports
Made decisions regarding witnesses
Took and recorded testimonies
Obtained, reviewed and evaluated evidence to determine whether submitted evidence supported allegations of misconduct
Assisted in drafting company-wide guidelines on acceptable conduct, promoting positive workplace behavior.
Prepared detailed reports after each hearing, facilitating transparency and clear communication among stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/ Criminal Justice
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12-2018
Skills
Victim advocacy
Case Planning
Inmate Supervision
Data Entry
De-Escalation Techniques
Intake/ Motivational interviewing
Computerskills
Windows 10, Case Tools, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Presentation, Internet Applications, Westlaw, LexisNexis
Timeline
Correctional Counselor II
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
09.2022 - 10.2024
Case Officer
Correctional Alternatives Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2022
Community Counselor
Lakeside Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 01.2022
Behavioral Youth Counselor
Youth Villages
02.2019 - 10.2020
Disciplinary Hearing Officer
Shelby County Corrections
08.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/ Criminal Justice
University of Memphis
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