Lisette Mercado
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
A highly professional and enthusiastic Nevada Parole and Probation employee with knowledge of legal court documents, and legal procedures. Hardworking, decisive, analytical, dedicated and reliable. Capable of handing high volume of caseloads. Known for flexibility, receptive to feedback and efficiency. Always willing to assist fellow colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Parole and Probation Specialist III
Nevada State Police, Parole And Probation
11.2021 - Current
- Conduct pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth, ensuring they meet Division standards
- Interview defendants; Contact the victim(s) of the instant offense to obtain victim information and restitution claims; contact government agencies to obtain relative information
- Conduct interviews in Spanish for defendants and on behalf of other colleagues
- Manage caseloads and timelines to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Ensure all required training is up to date and attend additional training to enhance performance
- Member of the Employee Appreciation Committee
Behavior Interventionist
BUSD
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Apply behavior modification techniques in accordance with discrete trial practices
- Assist students by providing proper examples, behavioral intervention, emotional support and general guidance in the school setting and at home, as appropriate
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology With Emphasis in Criminal Justice
California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2013
Skills
- DATA ENTRY AND RECORDS RESARCH
- STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- SPANISH TRANSLATION (FLUENT)
- FAMILIAR WITH LEGAL JARGON
- MULTITASKER; TAKES INITIATIVE WHEN NEEDED
Timeline
Parole and Probation Specialist III
Nevada State Police, Parole And Probation
11.2021 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
BUSD
12.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology With Emphasis in Criminal Justice
California State University of Northridge
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