Linda Bryant
Willow Springs,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated correctional professional with over twenty years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management and field supervision. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Director
South Raleigh Reentry Center (CoreCivic)
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth functioning of the facility.
- Supervised over 25 staff members to ensure that offenders were provided ongoing case management to discuss their progress, concerns, problem solving and crisis intervention
- Assessed and interviewed offenders in order to make referrals in an effort to determine program eligibility
- Created and monitored the facility's weekly drug testing schedule as well as observed urine drug screens on offenders (as needed)
- Monitored attendance for substance abuse treatment and recovery support meetings
- Presented offender concerns and successes before the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Probation Officers and U.S. District Court Judges
- Maintained offender records in the management information system, reviewed documented progress notes, and referred offenders for additional assistance as needed
- Worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Probation Office, contracted substance abuse/mental health providers, and other various community partnerships to assist in offender success
- Prepared, organized, and maintained contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program
- Conducted PREA investigations
Program Director
Cavalcorp, Ltd.
03.2003 - 02.2019
- 5Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth functioning of the facility.
- Supervised 25 staff members to ensure that offenders were provided ongoing case management to discuss their progress, concerns, problem solving and crisis intervention
- Assessed and interviewed offenders in order to make referrals in an effort to determine program eligibility
- Created and monitored the facility's weekly drug testing schedule as well as observed urine drug screens on offenders (as needed)
- Monitored attendance for substance abuse treatment and recovery support meetings
- Presented offender concerns and successes before the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Probation Officers and U.S. District Court Judges
- Maintained offender records in the management information system, reviewed documented progress notes, and referred offenders for additional assistance as needed
- Worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Probation Office, contracted substance abuse/mental health providers, and other various community partnerships to assist in offender success
- Prepared, organized, and maintained contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program
- Conducted PREA investigations
Assistant Program Director
Cavalcorp, Ltd.
11.2000 - 03.2003
- Assisted program manager with developing budget and schedule
- Case Manager for sex offenders assigned to the program
- Revised policies and developed and implemented training programs to increase productivity of organization
- Updated director about project status, updates and concerns on daily basis
- Managed human resource goals by recruiting, training, coaching and disciplining employees
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.1993
Skills
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Effective Communication
- Substance Abuse Awareness
- Resource Coordination
- Case Management
- Offender Rehabilitation
Timeline
Facility Director
South Raleigh Reentry Center (CoreCivic)
02.2019 - 08.2023
Program Director
Cavalcorp, Ltd.
03.2003 - 02.2019
Assistant Program Director
Cavalcorp, Ltd.
11.2000 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
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