Pamela Erickson
Spicer,MN
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Director of Probation/Parole Services well-versed in needs of both offenders and victims. Experienced program manager and department leader with 31-year career in the field. Prepared to leverage knowledge and abilities to take on challenging new position.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
Willmar, MN
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture during the work-at-home phase of the pandemic, and continuing into the phased return to the office.
- Reviewed, updated, and revised the department's policies and procedures manual, ensuring compliance with existing laws and procedures.
- Participated in hiring new employees, and trained and mentored new employees on department practices and justice system operations.
- Developed a new element of the hiring process to test applicants' motivational interviewing skills in simulated role-plays.
- Created new job descriptions and revised existing job descriptions.
- Conducted staff meetings and trainings as requested by the Director.
Probation Parole Agent
Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
Willmar, MN
11.1990 - 10.2021
- Supervised adult offenders in the community, including supervised releasees, to determine compliance with rules of probation or release. Supervised juvenile offenders for five years.
- Researched and wrote Pre-Sentence/Disposition Investigations, Violation Reports (probation and supervised release), Progress Reports, and Reference Studies.
- Attended court hearings when necessary. Participated in supervised release violation hearings at the jail.
- Assessed and updated risk levels on offenders so that appropriate supervision could be implemented.
- Investigated and helped to coordinate release plans for offenders returning to the community from correctional facilities.
- Served as Victim-Offender Mediator for Kandiyohi County, interviewing and maintaining contact with victims, and moderating apology processes when appropriate.
- Investigated and managed the majority of Interstate Compact transfers between Kandiyohi County and other states. Participated in annual training to stay current on Interstate Compact policies and procedures.
- Implemented and taught two Cognitive Skills group educational programs for offenders, "Thinking for a Change" and "Moving On". Used Carey Guides and other materials for individual skill-building with offenders.
- Evaluated requests for early termination or modification of sentences according to established procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of offender contacts and progress. towards goals set forth in their case plan.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
State of Minnesota
Willmar, MN
09.1988 - 05.1990
- Provided inpatient counseling services for individuals with chemical dependency issues in group and one-on-one settings.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine the best treatment plan for each client.
- Provided aftercare planning including follow up appointments and referrals for continued care.
- Educated family members on how they can support the recovery process of their loved ones, and facilitated family sessions with the clients.
- Actively participated in outreach activities within a ten-county region aimed at increasing parents' implementation of addiction prevention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Independent Study-Social Sciences
Winona State University
Winona, MN05-1982
Skills
- Change Management
- Policy Analysis
- Program Implementation
Timeline
Deputy Director
Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
06.2020 - 10.2021
Probation Parole Agent
Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
11.1990 - 10.2021
Chemical Dependency Counselor
State of Minnesota
09.1988 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Independent Study-Social Sciences
Winona State University
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