Experienced juvenile justice professional with over 4 years in case management, supervision, and resource development. Skilled in managing high-risk cases, developing individualized case plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Strong leadership abilities with expertise in crisis intervention and data analysis. Seeking to contribute as a Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor to support positive outcomes for juveniles and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Problem-Solving Court Officer
Administrative Office of Probation
01.2024 - Current
High-Risk Case Management: Manage and supervise high-risk juvenile offenders enrolled in the Problem-Solving Court program.
Team-Based Supervision Approach: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including probation officers, court staff, treatment providers, and law enforcement to coordinate comprehensive supervision and support for program participants.
Frequent Interaction with Judiciary: Participate in non-adversarial court review hearings, regularly interacting with judges to provide updates on participant progress and discuss necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
Cognitive Group Facilitation: Lead and facilitate cognitive group sessions, focusing on skill-building, life skills enhancement, and addressing the unique challenges faced by high-risk juveniles in the program.
Regular Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct field and home visits for ongoing assessment, monitor compliance with court orders, and prepare detailed violation and compliance reports for submission to the court.
Specialized Juvenile Probation Officer
Administrative Office of Probation
01.2023 - 01.2024
Case Management & Supervision: Provide comprehensive case management and supervision to high-risk juvenile probationers, ensuring adherence to court orders and successful reintegration into the community.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with treatment providers, community resources, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized support plans, ensuring clients receive necessary services such as substance abuse treatment, mental health care, education, and employment assistance.
Fieldwork & Client Support: Conduct regular field visits to probationers' homes, schools, treatment facilities, and support groups to monitor progress, provide support, and address any issues that arise, including after-hours and weekend availability as needed.
Program Facilitation: Lead and facilitate group sessions focusing on life skills, cognitive programs, and educational topics to promote personal development and reduce recidivism.
Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed reports including predisposition investigations (PDI), supervision overviews, and violation reports for submission to the court and other entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.
Decision-Making & Critical Thinking: Apply sound judgment and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in complex situations, including conducting the RAI for Juvenile Intake decisions.
Foster Care Reunification Specialist
Jenda Family Services
12.2021 - 01.2023
Support Plan Development: Develop and implement individualized support plans for children in foster care, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met through tailored services and interventions.
Foster Family Support & Guidance: Provide direct support to kinship families and licensed foster homes, guiding resource parents in managing behavioral challenges and maintaining therapeutic environments for children in their care.
Supervisory Visits & Documentation: Conduct regular supervisory visits to foster homes, documenting the progress, needs, and services provided, while ensuring adherence to Jenda guidelines and treatment plans.
Collaboration & Communication: Maintain regular communication with lead agencies such as DHHS and Juvenile Probation, as well as schools, service providers, and legal parties, to provide updates on the status, needs, and progress of children in foster care.
Crisis Intervention: Provide on-call emergency intervention for foster families in crisis situations, assessing safety and making immediate recommendations to address and resolve issues.
Family and Probation Support Specialist
Jenda Family Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Client-Focused Support: Build strong, empowering relationships with families to help them achieve individualized goals, ensuring safe and nurturing environments during parent-child interactions.
Parenting & Life Skills Development: Provide one-on-one assistance to parents, helping them improve their parenting techniques and life skills through guidance and education.
Supervision of Family Interactions: Oversee and facilitate parent-child interactions, ensuring a safe and positive environment, while providing feedback and support to improve family dynamics.
Community Resource Access: Assist families and probation youth in accessing vital community resources such as employment services, budgeting assistance, and other support systems to encourage long-term family success.
Education
Master's - Public Administration, Public Management
University of Nebraska- Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2025
Bachelor's - Social Science
Peru State College
Peru, NE
11.2020
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Sabetha Public School
Sabetha, KS
05.2015
Skills
Case Management
Juvenile Justice System Knowledge
Risk Assessment
Legal Compliance
Crisis Intervention
Resource Coordination
Stakeholder Collaboration
Community Resource Development
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Training
ART Certified
T4T Certified
Crisis Intervention Certification
Risk Assessment & Intervention
Data Analysis for Juvenile Programs- UNO
Administrative Law Training- UNO
Public Human Resource Management- UNO
Advanced Public & Nonprofit Leadership- UNO
Licensed Foster Parent Certified
Activities
ACETube Team Member for Probation
Advocacy Team Committee Member in District 2
J4ALL Committee Member in District 2
Timeline
Juvenile Problem-Solving Court Officer
Administrative Office of Probation
01.2024 - Current
Specialized Juvenile Probation Officer
Administrative Office of Probation
01.2023 - 01.2024
Foster Care Reunification Specialist
Jenda Family Services
12.2021 - 01.2023
Family and Probation Support Specialist
Jenda Family Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Master's - Public Administration, Public Management
University of Nebraska- Omaha
Bachelor's - Social Science
Peru State College
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Sabetha Public School
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