Natasha Gay

• Supervises and trains Probation Officers and Probation Officer Trainees in performance of their duties; provides expertise in assessing unusual, difficult or complex case situations.
• Assessed staff performance and unit issues, conferring with managers on personnel assignments and workload adjustments.
• Maintain administrative control to ensure compliance with court orders and efficiency of operations.
• Supervised preparation and review of monthly statistical reports, recommending revisions to enhance accuracy and clarity.
• Prepares periodic performance evaluations and monitors staff and leave usage.
• Conducts conferences with subordinate staff to review cases, interpret rules and procedures, and plan treatment. Supervises probationers with more complex/sensitive cases.
• Prepare written recommendations as an aid to the court in sentencing.
• Established and maintained collaborative relationships with law enforcement and community agencies to support probation efforts.
• Utilized a firearm as a necessary safety measure during the supervision of probationers and community interactions.
• Operate a computer to review materials and literature related to probation and/or access caseload information prepared by subordinates and to prepare reports.

• Managed caseloads to ensure compliance with probation terms.
• Conducted regular meetings with probationers to review progress and challenges.
• Collaborated with community organizations to provide support resources for clients.
• Prepared detailed reports for court hearings and case evaluations.
• Monitored probationers' adherence to rehabilitation programs and conditions.
• Developed intervention strategies to address behavioral issues in clients.
• Developed comprehensive case management plans for offenders, facilitating referrals to community resources and services.
• Prepared reports summarizing activities conducted during supervision period.
• Guided probationers on substance abuse, mental health, education, and job training, fostering their rehabilitation and personal development.
• Administered regular drug and alcohol tests and completed DNA indexing for felony offenders.
• Monitored probationers' criminal activity to ensure adherence to court-ordered terms and conditions.
• Conducted searches of residences under the consent to search condition.

Provided custody, direct care, supervision, and counseling of juveniles in the custody of the Department of Youth & Family Justice.

• Ensured safety and order of juveniles across detention facilities, including dormitories, corridors, dining rooms, recreation rooms, and classrooms.
• Conduct searches in order to detect contraband.
• Oversee the sanitation, health and hygiene practices of juveniles.
• Compiled reports and maintained accurate records, including log book entries and incident reports, to support case management.
• Counseled juveniles individually and in groups to foster development of socially desirable habits and positive behavior patterns.