Melissa Hull
Watertown,New York
Summary
Professional offender rehabilitation coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in developing and implementing rehabilitation programs, fostering positive behavioral changes, and providing support through difficult transitions. Valued for time management, reliability, and ability to adapt to changes within the department. Proven capabilities in case management and conflict resolution.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator
Woodbourne CF, Ulster CF and Gouverneur CF
05.2003 - Current
- Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator at Woodbourne CF, Ulster CF and Gouverneur CF
- Proudly served as a member of the Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) from 2006 - 2023 and had the pleasure of serving as the CIU Team Leader for 8 years at Gouverneur CF, I am the Chairperson for the Gouverneur CF Children’s Christmas Party Committee, and volunteered as the President of the Indian River Pop Warner Football and Cheer Program for 10 years.
- Facilitate rehabilitation programs to support incarcerated individual reintegration into society.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve program effectiveness and participant outcomes.
- Manage caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of required tasks.
- Maintain thorough documentation of Incarcerated Individual progress, ensuring accurate reporting of the Individual's progress.
- Develop individualized case plans for each Incarcerated Individual on my caseload, promoting accountability and responsibility.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, addressing immediate issues and preventing further escalation.
- Facilitate group Aggression sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Counsel incarcerated individuals either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in offender rehabilitation management.
Correction Officer
Greenhaven CF, Bedford Hills CF, Fishkill CF and Ulster CF
06.1999 - 05.2003
- Correction Officer at Greenhaven CF, Bedford Hills CF, Fishkill CF and Ulster CF
- Member of the Crisis Intervention Unit from 2006 - 2023; where I held the position as Team Leader for 8 years at Gouverneur CF, Chairperson for the Gouverneur CF Children’s Christmas Party Committee, and volunteered as the President of the Indian River Pop Warner Football and Cheer Program.
Education
B.S. Degree - Sociology
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, New York01-1998
Skills
- Anger management
- Reentry planning
- Case planning
- Time management abilities
- Team leadership
- Peer support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Professionalism
Timeline
Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator
Woodbourne CF, Ulster CF and Gouverneur CF
05.2003 - Current
Correction Officer
Greenhaven CF, Bedford Hills CF, Fishkill CF and Ulster CF
06.1999 - 05.2003
B.S. Degree - Sociology
SUNY New Paltz
COMMUNICATION
I deem communication a necessary role as a supervisor and as an employee. Communication will give us the power to improve our abilities to help rehabilitate those in our care and work cohesively with others. Without respectful communication, progress will not be possible. As an ORC, Chairperson and Corrections Officer it was important that I provide information accurately and respectfully to any person I communicated with to ensure my message was received positively and precisely.
LEADERSHIP
Throughout my DOCCS career, I have learned to be fair and consistent with any individual in which I came in contact. I am approachable, a good listener and consider any suggestions, constructive criticisms and recommendations I am provided to help improve myself, my work environment and my career. I believe it is important for people to work together regardless of their title. We will not accomplish our goals if we can’t share our ideals in a safe environment. That is what leadership entails. Respect for one another; collaboration and a mutual goal. I have had leadership roles including Acting SORC for 2 years, I was a CIU Team Leader from 2015 until 2023 and President of the Football and Cheer Program for 10 years.