Lauren Babcock
St. Petersburg
Summary
Accomplished in enhancing community welfare and justice through roles at the Department of Juvenile Justice and Center for Wellness and Clinical Development. Utilizes motivational interviewing and problem-solving skills to achieve impactful outcomes. Expertise in ethical considerations and advocates for advancements in socio-emotional support and restorative justice principles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Intern
Center For Wellness And Clinical Development
01.2024 - Current
- Assist in the facilitation of evidenced-informed socio-emotional groups to children and adults within the community.
- Provides community advocacy, education, and outreach.
- Provides outpatient therapy services through tele-health and in-person services.
- Facilitated connections between families in need involved with the delinquency and dependency systems, with social services.
- Participated in a Free Therapy campaign, facilitating clinical services to clients in need.
Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor
Department Of Juvenile Justice
08.2018 - Current
- Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor: October 2023- Present; Senior Juvenile Probation Officer September 2020-October 2023; Juvenile Probation Officer August 2018-September 2020
- Represents the Department of Juvenile Justice in professional settings, advocating for departmental recommendations and maintaining accurate case documentation to support legal proceedings.
- Assigns and manages case distribution. Supervise staff to ensure adherence to departmental procedures, conduct case reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Initiates contact with delinquent youth and their families and fosters community collaboration by serving as a liaison with stakeholders and facilitating communication with schools, law enforcement, and service providers.
- Uses tools in the community to aid the youth in the least amount of contact with the juvenile system as possible. When necessary conducting staffing for commitment programs.
- Corresponds with the State Attorneys, Public Defenders and Judges to provide input on a youth's case. Cases reviewed by headquarters- Quality Insurance for accuracy and professional standards.
- Provider Liaison for Unit 210.
- Working with Department of Children and Family Youth.
Graduate Student Intern
Feeding Tampa Bay (Hours 432)
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Primary focus on client assistance with application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Referrals for services to partner agencies for clients in need of services beyond food assistance.
- Distribution of groceries and meals for those in need.
- Case management.
- Community interactions with clients of all backgrounds.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Louisiana State Probation And Parole
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Primary focus in the Re-Entry Court Program.
- Completed the Louisiana Board of Ethics, "Ethics Training for Public Servants" Program.
- Involved with the discussion of Re-Entry dockets weekly while working with offenders.
- Visited prisons where offenders were beginning the Re-Entry Court Program, including the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2018
Skills
- Management
- Ethical considerations
- Motivational Interviewing
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Advocacy
Timeline
Graduate Student Intern
Center For Wellness And Clinical Development
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Student Intern
Feeding Tampa Bay (Hours 432)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor
Department Of Juvenile Justice
08.2018 - Current
Undergraduate Student Intern
Louisiana State Probation And Parole
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
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