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Michelle Csernits

Lake Orion,MI

Summary

Highly-motivated individual accustomed to working in a remote hybrid environment with excellent communication, and critical thinking skills. Organized and dependable with extensive experience in investigations, easily adaptable to any environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Parole Officer

Michigan Department of Corrections
01.2010 - Current
  • Maintains a caseload and monitors parolee compliance with the parole board ordered specialized and standard conditions.
  • Monitors compliance with electronic monitoring systems, ensuring parolees adhere to legal, location, and policy restrictions.
  • Conducts violation investigations and arrests parolees when necessary to ensure the safety of the community.
  • Conducts and is highly experienced with digital device investigations for violent registered sex offenders.
  • Conducts regular searches and home visits to verify and ensure the parolee is not engaging in new criminal behavior.
  • Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to elicit truthful responses and invoke a commitment to change.
  • Develops comprehensive case plans and provides resources to reduce risk factors.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of case notes, investigation information, treatment verification, and law enforcement referrals for criminal prosecution.

Victim Advocate

Oakland County Prosecutor's Office - SVU
09.2001 - 01.2010
  • Provided advocacy to victims and family members of Domestic Violence, Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Homicide crimes.
  • Accompanied and advocated for victims' rights during court proceedings.
  • Responsible for conducting fact finding victim interviews, child forensic interviews and participated in the further investigation of crimes.
  • Accessed community resources, established safety plans, and provided crisis management for victims.
  • Prepared victims to testify and provided continuous assistance before, during and after the court process.
  • Initiated and maintained Victim Alerts, Case Evaluations, Victim Interviews, Defendant Release Alerts and Jail Notifications.
  • Responsible for the continuous review of misdemeanor Domestic Violence files, charging decisions, and statistics.
  • Created Power Point presentations and participated in the training of Assistance Prosecutors, Law Enforcement Officers, and Police Dispatchers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliable
  • Self motivated
  • Written communication

Accomplishments

Recipient of the Michigan Department of Corrections Symbol of Teamwork Coin awarded by the Governor's Office.

Timeline

Parole Officer

Michigan Department of Corrections
01.2010 - Current

Victim Advocate

Oakland County Prosecutor's Office - SVU
09.2001 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University

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