M. Kathy Schroeck
LEWIS CENTER
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 27 years of experience with the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections with a strong knowledge of leadership and management, bringing knowledge from both parole and the prison side of the department. Experienced with program coordination, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Utilizes strategic planning and execution to ensure project milestones are met. Knowledge of fostering team collaboration and enhancing operational processes to achieve optimal results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Parole Program Specialist
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
01.2014 - Current
- Trainer in ORAS and case planning, Core Correctional Practices, Decision Points, Anger Control and Thinking for a Change
- Supervise a team of parole officers
- Coordinate and conduct training of staff in ORAS, Case Planning, Carey Guides, Core Correctional Practices, Decision Points, Anger Control and Thinking for a Change
- Coordinate and conduct programming to offenders both in the institution and APA
- Provide work direction to correctional staff on ORAS related issues and constant interaction with Unit Management Chiefs and Regional Directors
- Coach unit management staff, APA and outside partners in ORAS
- Conduct continuous quality improvement in ORAS, case planning and programming with institution unit management and APA
- Interprets and directs agency policies and procedures
- Write and revise department policies
- Create and administer plans for audit and policy compliance with institution unit management staff and APA
- Conduct site visits with Institution Unit Management
- Attend monthly Regional Supervisor’s meetings
- Perform agency internal audits to include Institutions and APA field offices
- Serve as the on-call duty officer for emergency calls from community partners during after hours
- Work with Community partners regarding ORAS
- Monitor and organize the recertification process of ORAS
- Assist in Department grant projects
- Write reports and collecting data
- Participated in agency work groups such as the Pre-Release/Reentry Center Workgroup, Offender Workforce Development within the institution
- Conducted interviews for Parole Officers and institution Classification Specialists
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Developed, coordinated and administered programs.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations throughout all stages of program implementation by closely monitoring adherence to established guidelines.
- Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.
- Established a robust system for tracking and reporting on key performance indicators, allowing for a data-driven approach to program enhancements.
- Led a cohesive team of specialists in executing tasks according to established timelines and milestones, resulting in timely completion of deliverables.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
- Achieved successful outcomes for multiple projects through effective project management and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
TWL Reception Coordinator
Correction Reception Center (ODRC)
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supervise Classification Specialists/Records/ID Departments
- Review and approve Inmate security levels
- Assign inmate placement to their parent institution
- Review and approve Inmate separations
- Attend daily Executive meetings
- Conduct continuous quality improvement in ORAS with the classification specialists
- Designed a system to track and assign the ORAS assessments
- Served as duty officer, conducting rounds and observing count
- Collaborate with central office to transfer inmates from reception to their parent institution.
- Provided exceptional support during peak periods of activity by multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Coordinated team communication, ensuring timely dissemination of important updates and announcements.
- Exhibited professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or situations involving confidentiality.
TWIL Human Services Program Administrator 2
Pickaway Correctional Institution (ODRC)
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Supervise Case Managers/Unit Managers in daily unit functions and QA efforts
- Collaborated with Chief of Security on unit rounds and other institutional functions
- Participated in Warden’s Executive meeting daily Monday through Friday
- Monitor the progress of institutional programs, waitlist and training
- Over saw the offender release process and parole planning
- Address inmate problems through inmate kites, appointments and daily rounds.
- Developed and implement action plans to address audit deficiencies
- Organize and conduct interviews for institution Case Manager
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of program participants, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken as needed.
- Mentored junior staff members by sharing knowledge and insights gained through years of experience in the field, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Facilitated smooth communication between stakeholders by serving as a liaison between departments, promoting collaboration and information sharing.
Parole Officer
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
01.1997 - 01.2014
- Supervise a caseload of offenders to include probation, parole, PRC and interstate compact
- Supervise specialized caseloads of sex offenders and interstate compact.
- Administer risk and needs assessment (ORAS) and develop case plans from the assessment
- Instructor in Carey Guides, Qstp, Q-Basics and ORAS.
- Completed investigations and prepared presentation for Parole Board Hearing Offices
- Prepare monthly metrics and saves reports to be distributed to central office staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology and Psychology
Ashland University
Master of Administration - undefined
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Microsoft TEAMS
- Group and individual instruction
- Skill development
- Skill building
- Project management
- Staff development
- Training coordination
- Team oversight
- Performance assessments
Certification
- John Maxwell 5 Level of Leadership - March 2025
- Implementation Science Academy - 2020
- Executive Leadership - 2018
Timeline
TWL Reception Coordinator
Correction Reception Center (ODRC)
01.2023 - 06.2023
TWIL Human Services Program Administrator 2
Pickaway Correctional Institution (ODRC)
01.2017 - 06.2023
Quality Assurance Parole Program Specialist
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
01.2014 - Current
Parole Officer
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
01.1997 - 01.2014
Master of Administration - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology and Psychology
Ashland University
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