Kevyn Hernandez
Murrieta
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Counselor with extensive experience at California Rehabilitation Center, skilled in case planning and effective communication. Achieved reduced recidivism rates through compassionate guidance and teamwork, ensuring inmates received essential educational and career support. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads while maintaining professional boundaries and attention to detail.
Experienced correctional professional with strong track record in providing counseling and support to incarcerated individuals. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and conflict resolution. Known for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to changing environments. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on promoting rehabilitation and reintegration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor I
California Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current
- Screen Incarcerated Person’s (IP) who have been camp endorsed for Off Reservation Work Approval (ORWA).
- Work with records analyst to obtain updated Rap sheets and warrant checks to see if there are any Felony warrants that would preclude.
- Present cases for IP’s who meet approval to ORWA access to work in positions such as fire camp, outside work crew, and Cal trans.
- Provide Camp institution numbers to upper management on a weekly basis.
- Interview potential Camp qualified candidates and go over camp criteria and expectations.
- Present cases in ICC for gate pass clearance.
- Work hand in hand with Cal-fire and get feedback on how IPs assigned to fire camp are doing in the program.
- Reduced recidivism rates by providing effective career and educational guidance to IP's preparing for release.
Correctional Counselor I (OMHD/SVP Counselor)
California Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Access SOMS, ERMS, and BITS to review information pertaining to IP’S.
- Order Arresting Officer Reports (AOR) and Probation Officer Report (POR) from various departments and agencies throughout the state of California in addition to other state departments to review IP’s crime specifics and their history.
- Screen IP’s for PC2962 review to see if they meet criteria for doctor evaluation.
- Work with Doctor’s and Clinicians obtaining CDCR/ DSH evaluations and make case notes in SOMS and BITS pertaining to status of IP’s evaluations that have been conducted or scheduled.
- Schedule and coordinate appointments between Doctors and Clinicians to interview OMHD and SVP IP’s.
- Keep track of OMHD and SVP inmates at CRC who will require transfer to DSH upon CDCR time served.
- Attend and present cases at CRC and CIM which include committees such as UCC and ICC pertaining to OMHD and SVP IP’s.
- Work with Records staff ensuring that all paroling inmates have been screened by doctors who are CCCMS and are clear for parole.
- Assist with DSH referrals and complete ASH packet as required.
Correctional Counselor I (limited Term) & (Acting)
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Manage caseloads within SOMS.
- Access ERMS and BITS to review information pertaining to IP’s.
- Complete assignments such as Initials, Annuals, Release Plans, Transfers, and BPH forms etc.
- Prioritize all assignments and keep track of all the tasks that need to be completed in a timely and effective manner.
- Work with IP’s who are in the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS) at the EOP and CCCMS level of care.
- Work with IP’s who are General Population (GP) or Sensitive Needs (SNY).
- Ensure that IPs are in an effective program that helps them meet their rehabilitation needs and demands.
- Work with mental health and educational staff to ensure that IPs are thriving in both mental health and educational plans that have been established between myself and the IP's.
- Attend IDTT meetings with IP’s and mental health staff as recommended.
- Act as a liaison for family members, parole officers, and attorneys for the IP’s while incarcerated.
- Ensure IP’s who are eligible for MCRP programs are screened and recommended with in a timely manner.
- Verify and screen IPs for family visiting who submit applications.
- Assist IPs with legal mail and trust withdrawal forms that are issued.
Correctional Officer
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Worked as Disciplinary Officer issuing Rules Violation Report’s (RVR), conducted Investigative Reports (IE), and provided Staff assistance to IP’s who have a TABE score of 4.0 or below.
- Responsibilities- Supervision of Inmates from minimum (Level 2) through (Level 4) custody levels.
- Work assignments- EOP Floor Officer, EOP Escort Officer, Yard Officer, and Culinary Officer.
- Ensure the safety of staff and visitors within the correctional facility.
- Maintained security of the institution by supervising and monitoring IP’s.
- Monitored IP’s while escorting them to and from hospital visits and emergency visits.
- Maintained IP's safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Correctional Officer
California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervision of IPs from minimum (Level 2) through (Level 4) custody levels.
- Work assignments- Daily Relief Officer, EOP Escort Officer, and Culinary Officer.
- Ensured the safety of staff and visitors within the correctional facility.
- Maintained security of the institution by supervising and monitoring IPs.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and IP's.
- Monitored IPs while escorting them to and from hospital visits and emergency visits.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science/Administration of Justice And Se
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administra
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09-2019
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA06-2008
Skills
- Compassionate
- Professional boundaries
- Case planning
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Correctional Counselor I
California Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current
Correctional Counselor I (OMHD/SVP Counselor)
California Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Correctional Counselor I (limited Term) & (Acting)
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)
12.2019 - 08.2022
Correctional Officer
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)
11.2017 - 12.2019
Correctional Officer
California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
04.2016 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Master of Science/Administration of Justice And Se
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administra
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
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