Maria Mendoza
Summary
Highly-motivated and Energetic Parole Agent with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Sound knowledge of parole and the justice system. Qualified in providing support and access to resources. Strengths include a desire to take on new challenges, strong work ethic, adaptability, keeping detailed records, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Resourceful team player and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parole Agent II Specialist (A)
CDCR Division Of Adult Parole Operations
06.2023 - Current
- Compile Mash-Ups (with documents in ERMS)
- Screen and Process Grievances
- Attend monthly meetings (Team Building, Grievances and Peer Support)
- Adhere to policy and procedures
- Maintain records and various spreadsheets
- Screen Mash-Ups for Administrative Placement (checking for CDCR Form 1707, any special conditions of parole, and PC290 registration requirements)
- Conduct Administrative Placement Investigations
- Assign Lifers, ACPs, Court Walk-Overs, Interstate, Administrative Placements, and RPS' to a supervising parole unit (based on an offender's PVD, program designation, registration requirements, CDCR Form 1707, CLLR or COC).
- Help organize office events and assist with planning
- Participate in and complete annual and OJT trainings
- Utilize Digital Mapping Software, Sharepoint, SOMS, ERMS, Adobe PRO, Microsoft, Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Teams, and DocuSign daily
- Coordinate and collaborate with Executive Staff, Support Staff, Institutional Staff, Litigation Staff, Parole Units, and Community Based Organizations
Parole Agent I
CDCR Division Of Adult Parole Operations
02.2017 - 05.2023
- Supervised parolee population.
- Adhered to policy and procedure.
- Conducted home and vehicle searches.
- Administered urinalysis and drug testing.
- Enforced sanctions imposed by the court.
- Developed professional-working relationships.
- Arrested and transported parolees in violation.
- Monitored parolee compliance with parole conditions.
- Ensured compliance with Electronic In-Home Detention.
- Collaborated with social service providers and mental health professionals.
- Visited residences and places of employment to monitor parolee compliance.
- Assisted with placement for residential, treatment, and employment services.
- Referred parolees to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
- Conducted investigations into alleged violations of parole, including interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement personnel to investigate leads related to potential criminal activity by parolees.
- Maintained detailed records on each assigned parolee, including notes from meetings, home visits, and drug tests.
- Informed offenders and their families of resources available to them during the parolee's transition back into the community.
- Provided guidance, counseling, and support services to assist offenders in making successful transitions back into society.
- Operated various software applications, such as, SOMS, VIMO, ERMS, PVDTS, NorthPoint Suite (COMPAS), DECS, VeriTRACs, Tableau, and VINE Link.
Parole Agent I
CDCR, Division Of Juvenile Justice
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised youthful offenders.
- Facilitated treatment based groups.
- Implemented and taught the basic life skill of Cooking.
- Assisted offenders in various Restorative Justice Programs.
- Cultivated an environment of safety, independence, and structure.
- Prepared discharge review reports for the Juvenile Parole Board (JPB).
- Attended and participated in discharge review hearings before the JPB.
- Liaised with Executive staff, Treatment Teams, Professionals, and Families.
- Provided guidance, counseling, and support services to assist the offender with a successful transition back into society.
Youth Correctional Counselor/CRT
Division Of Juvenile Justice
03.2009 - 10.2015
- Supervised youthful offenders.
- Maintained safety and security.
- Responded to Unit Emergencies.
- Adhered to policy and procedure.
- Prepared discharge review reports.
- Conducted quarterly case conferences.
- Facilitated various treatment based groups.
- Cultivated safety, independence and structure.
- Certified as a Trainer for Trainers (T4T Certified).
- Implemented various fun and recreational activities for youth.
- Facilitated Re-integration efforts between rival gangs (as a CRT).
- Counseled youthful offenders in problem-solving and crisis resolution.
- Assisted with the mandates for the successful exit of The Farrell Lawsuit.
- Trained staff in Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT) and Aggression Interruption Training (AIT).
- Liaised with Executive staff, The Treatment Teams, Other Professionals, and the Families.
- Helped youthful offenders develop strategies for goal attainment, utilizing the CBT approach and AIT skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development/Psychology
CSU, Stanislaus
07.1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Merced College
05.1996
High School Diploma -
Merced High School
06.1994
Skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Dependable
- Knowledgeable
- Detail-oriented
- Effective Trainer
- Highly Motivated
- Crisis Intervention
- Proficient PC skills
- Excellent work habits
- Caseload Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Correctional Casework Procedures
- Work independently and as a team member
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Baking
- Design
- Exercising
- Gardening
- Real Estate
Certification
- California Association of Realtors License
- California Basic Education Skills Test License
- Ethics Certification
- Defensive Driving Certification
- Human Trafficking Certification
My Career Path
I began my career with the Division of Juvenile Justice. While there, I held positions as a Youth Correctional Counselor, Conflict Resolution Team (CRT) Member, Sergeant, and Parole Agent I. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with Re Entry and have been tasked with various duties and responsibilities. In 2014, I was assigned to the NCYCC training facility, where I helped to develop effective treatment programs and implement the treatment roll outs to the facility. This, was one of my biggest accomplishments and it successfully got the department out of the Farrell Lawsuit. In 2017, I lateraled over to the Division of Adult Parole as a Parole Agent I, working out of the Stockton Complex. I supervised the Lifer, Gang and CPSRM parolee populations; with the majority of my supervision being over the Lifer population. My knowledge and experience, coupled with the professional working-partnerships that I have developed over the years, would be an asset to this position.
Accomplishments
Assisted with the successful exit of the Farrell Lawsuit.
Timeline
Parole Agent II Specialist (A)
CDCR Division Of Adult Parole Operations
06.2023 - Current
Parole Agent I
CDCR Division Of Adult Parole Operations
02.2017 - 05.2023
Parole Agent I
CDCR, Division Of Juvenile Justice
10.2015 - 02.2017
Youth Correctional Counselor/CRT
Division Of Juvenile Justice
03.2009 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development/Psychology
CSU, Stanislaus
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Merced College
High School Diploma -
Merced High School
- California Association of Realtors License
- California Basic Education Skills Test License
- Ethics Certification
- Defensive Driving Certification
- Human Trafficking Certification
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