Patricia Richard-Parker
Supervisor/Teamleader
Dime Box,TX
Summary
Experienced Supervisor/ Team leader with over 15 years of experience in Juvenile Corrections. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills; using logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dorm Supervisor/Teamleader
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Giddings, TX
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Performed highly advanced (senior - level) work supervising over 15 Youth Development Coaches/Staff and 20 to 30 juvenile adolescence; overseeing and evaluating dorm's daily operations and programming activities involving youth and staff. Responsible for culture, implement Texas Model of trauma informed corrections, and leading and developing teamwork.
- Provide oversight, leadership, training and technical assistance to coaches/staff in performance of their duties; promotes ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, positive working environment, and professional development; monitors performance of duties, provides verbal and written feedback, coaching, and mentoring, all in accordance with Texas Model; conducts performance reviews of supervised staff; reviews and approves performance evaluations completed for coaches; initiates or takes corrective personnel as necessary
- Interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Follow ethical standards and enforce agency policy
- Maintaining order and discipline
- Use problem solving skills
- Provide training in Case Management and Juvenile Correctional Officer supervisory skills
- Prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
- Process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate soundness of those decisions
- Plan, assign, and supervise work of others
- Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI); which is designed to meet basic relationship and developmental needs of children and youth from "hard places" as well as needs of adults who seek to help them heal, learn, and grow
Senior Youth Development Coach V
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
GIDDINGS, Texas
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges and therapy milestones.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Active coaching on appropriate Texas Model concepts and TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention)
Youth Development Coach/Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
GIDDINGS, Texas
06.2008 - 09.2019
- Observed and supervised youth throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Implementing the Texas Model and TBRI(Trust Based Relational Intervention)
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Austin, TX
06.1998 - 05.2008
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Certified Nurses Aide
Hennessy Nursing Center
GIDDINGS, Texas
05.1994 - 04.1998
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Certificate - Child Development
Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
Forth Worth,TX 02.2021 - 03.2021
Certified - Medical Assistant
Allied Health Careers
Austin, TXCertified - CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
Hennesey Nursing Center
Giddings, TX 03.1994 - 03.1994
Skills
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Data Entry
Active Listening
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cultural Awareness
Good Telephone Etiquette
Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Self-Motivated
Decision Making
Dependable and Responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Training and Development
Accomplishments
Awards/Certificates:
- Texas Youth Commission certificate of completion of required 300 hours of Juvenile Correctional Officer training - 2008
- Certificate of Completion from the Texas Youth Commission Preservice Academy 71 hours - 2008
- Congratulations (award) for - "Initiative" Recognizing and doing what needs to be done without being asked to do so - 2010
- Award - Perfect Attendance - 2010 & 2011
- Certificate of Service, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, 5 years - 2013
- Award - Perfect Attendance - 2015
- Award - Bastrop Independent School District - For being an outstanding BISD Gateway Substitute Teacher - 2016
- Certificate of Service, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, 10 years - 2018
- Award - Coach of the Week - 2020
- Certificate of Appreciation - In Recognition of your effort resulting in a High level of Productivity and Performance - 2020
Timeline
Certificate - Child Development
Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
02.2021 - 03.2021
Dorm Supervisor/Teamleader
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
10.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Youth Development Coach V
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
09.2019 - 10.2020
Youth Development Coach/Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
06.2008 - 09.2019
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
06.1998 - 05.2008
Certified Nurses Aide
Hennessy Nursing Center
05.1994 - 04.1998
Certified - CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
Hennesey Nursing Center
03.1994 - 03.1994
Certified - Medical Assistant
Allied Health Careers