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Leeaster Collins

Woodside ,NY

Summary

Experienced Youth Development Professional adept at modeling values like honesty and respect, improving program operations and contributing to the organization's long-term success. Complex problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Bringing 3 years' experience in the field.


Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Comunilife
08.2023 - Current
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self suffient.
  • Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Probation Officer

New York Probation Department
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
  • Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
  • Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.

Parole Officer

Texas Criminal Justice Department
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
  • Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
  • Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
  • Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.

Youth Development Coach

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
05.2019 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
  • Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
  • Assisted with developing goals and improvement plans for each objective.
  • Helped youth offenders or at-risk individuals improve abilities, behavior and emotional strength.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
  • Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.


Assistant Store Manager

True Religion Jeans
11.2018 - 02.2020

* Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.

  • Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
  • Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
  • Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.



Store Manager

Footlocker, Footlocker
05.2014 - 11.2018
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Lane College
Jackson, TN
06.2013

Skills

  • Paperwork and Reporting
  • Youth Crisis Tactics
  • Youth Guidance
  • Academic Assistance
  • Microsoft Access
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Patient Assessments
  • Microsoft Office
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Training
  • Case Planning and Management

Timeline

Case Manager

Comunilife
08.2023 - Current

Probation Officer

New York Probation Department
01.2023 - 08.2023

Parole Officer

Texas Criminal Justice Department
10.2022 - 01.2023

Youth Development Coach

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
05.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Store Manager

True Religion Jeans
11.2018 - 02.2020

Store Manager

Footlocker, Footlocker
05.2014 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Lane College
Leeaster Collins