Open To Work
Laurie Baca
Tavares,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced in risk assessments, case management, and coordinating rehabilitation programs, bringing strong documentation and report writing skills to enhance team effectiveness. Proven track record of collaboration with legal entities and community organizations to reduce recidivism. Seeking to leverage these skills and expertise to excel in a remote position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Lake County Board of Commissioners
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the supervision of probationers ensuring compliance with mandated Court Orders.
- Facilitate rehabilitation through the introduction of optimized programs tailored to the specific needs of the offender.
- Performs risk assessments and personalize case management for more than 150 cases per month.
- Provides community resources and shared collaboration to reduce recidivism.
- Collaboration with State Attorneys, defense lawyers, and law enforcement agencies.
- Prepares and drafts objective reports that provide accurate information about the probationer for the court to enable fair sentencing.
- Documenting and reporting probation violations and testifying in court.
Program Director
City of Refuge
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsible for the overseeing of daily operations of a residential substance treatment facility ensuring that staff members remain in compliance with all ethical standards set forth in the 65-D30 manual for the State of Florida.
- Provide individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress including feedback to case management with appropriate recommendations.
- Review and approve all client discharges and after-care plans.
- Maintain communication with community partners, referrals, and collateral contacts.
- Effectively manage the program budget ensuring cost reduction.
- Review and ensure compliance with HIPPA regulations regarding all client records.
Clinical Case Manager
Spirit of Life Ministries
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Provide direct clinical service as needed including intake screening, orientation, and assessments.
- Determine placement and design an individualized treatment plan that includes short and long-term goals, measurable objectives, motivational incentives, and a comprehensive aftercare plan.
- Design and implement client focused and case specific activities, services and group meetings that provide education on the addiction cycle, and supportive services that inspire client motivation.
- Provide substance abuse counseling to clients in both a group setting and one-on-one private sessions that include qualifying family members.
- Maintain proper supervision and documentation for court ordered clients while establishing open lines of communication between court officials and state probationary officers.
- Compose and maintain proper client records according to all HIPAA confidentiality laws and regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Service Counseling, Substance Addiction and Treatment
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Military Resilience
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2016
Skills
- Documentation
- Case planning
- Report writing
- Risk and needs assessments
- Data collection
- Court filings
- File reviews
- Clerical support
Timeline
Probation Officer
Lake County Board of Commissioners
06.2022 - Current
Program Director
City of Refuge
06.2019 - 05.2022
Clinical Case Manager
Spirit of Life Ministries
06.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Military Resilience
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Human Service Counseling, Substance Addiction and Treatment
Liberty University