Olivia Wilkins
Columbia Heights
Summary
Accomplished Probation Officer with a track record of enhancing community safety through the proficient implementation of evidence-based practices and Motivational Interviewing. Skilled in risk assessments and Pre-Sentence Investigation procedures, demonstrated at Washington County Community Corrections. Expert in court procedures, report writing and recommendations to ensure legal compliance and client progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probation Officer
Washington County Community Corrections
11.2015 - Current
- Provide pre-trial supervision for adult clients with partial specialized focus on clients charged with domestic violence crimes
- Proficiently interview clients and collateral contacts, review public records to draft Pre-Sentence Investigation reports including appropriate sentencing recommendations to enhance community safety while addressing client's unique needs
- Determine appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments
- Conduct intakes on newly sentenced clients to determine transfer eligibility.
- Complete bail study reports utilizing Minnesota Pretrial Assessment Tool
- Collaborate with Criminal Justice stakeholders such as County Attorney's office, Public Defender's office, private law offices, Judges, Law Enforcement agencies, victim's rights advocates, and mental health and substance use disorder providers.
- Facilitate positive behavior change by delivering evidence-based intervention programs to clients
Reentry Project Specialist
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented programming in Workforce Center to better assist clients with criminal histories find employment
- Created assessment to identify client barriers to employment
- Case planned with clients surrounding employment and employment goals
- Cultivated relationships with local employers to increase job opportunities with criminal histories
- Coordinated with community partners to develop job retention strategies for clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Women's Studies
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN05.2013
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Motivational Interviewing
- Thorough understanding of Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines
- Implementation of services utilizing Evidence Based Practices
- Case management
- Court procedures
- Risk and needs assessments
- Investigations
- Proficient use of Criminal Justice databases CSTS, S3, MGA, MyBCA, NCIC, MRAP, CODNA
- Trained facilitator in cognitive behavioral programs Decision Points and Voices
Accomplishments
- Co-chair of Washington County Community Corrections' Equity Change Team
- Member in first cohort of Washington County's Emerging Leadership Program
- Provide formal mentorship for interns and new staff
- Member of several department committees to address employee engagement, domestic violence assessment practices, and intake procedures
Certification
Motivational Interviewing
LS/CMI
10 Steps to Risk Reduction
Case Planning
Decision Points
Voices
ACJI Implementation Leadership Academy
BCA Single Certification
Timeline
Probation Officer
Washington County Community Corrections
11.2015 - Current
Reentry Project Specialist
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2014 - 08.2015
Motivational Interviewing
LS/CMI
10 Steps to Risk Reduction
Case Planning
Decision Points
Voices
ACJI Implementation Leadership Academy
BCA Single Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Women's Studies
University of Minnesota - Duluth
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