Paul Connor
Saugus,MA
Summary
A compassionate and solutions oriented social services professional with a demonstrated track record of success working with a diverse client population in one on one and group settings. Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with exceptional ability to make sound decisions in crisis situations, maintain awareness of group or individual tensions and alert to unpredictable behavior. A team player consistently recognized for the capacity to establish rapport and develop trust quickly, relate to individuals on all levels and interact effectively with all levels of support staff and management including local, state, and federal agencies. Superior leadership skills proven in successful staff development and group facilitation. Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
The Trial Court Of Massachusetts
Quincy, MA
05.2018 - Current
- Monitor Probationer's compliance and progress in treatment through interagency cooperation.
- Co-facilitated The Fatherhood Program and assisted in handling all Veteran related issues.
- Fostered positive relationships with Probationers and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
Program Director
Middlesex Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Supervised and managed the creation of the Housing Unit for Military Veterans (HUMV), the Commonwealth’s first correctional unit specifically designed for individuals who served in the military.
- Developed HUMV into a modified therapeutic community and structured individualized reentry and treatment plans that were adapted to fit each Veteran’s specific needs significantly reducing recidivism rates for this population.
- Treatment team member of Middlesex Veteran's Treatment Court (VTC), assisting in identifying Veterans on HUMV who are appropriate candidates for VTC which has attributed to over half of the referrals on the docket.
Veteran Services Coordinator/Caseworker
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Treatment team member of Boston Veteran's Treatment Court, identified detainees at Nashua Street Jail and diverted appropriate cases to the VTC while supporting the BMC Probation Dept and assisted them in enforcing the Court’s treatment mandates.
- Advocated for detainees and coordinated services with other departments and programs for a comprehensive aftercare plan.
- Provided guidance and services to department staff that were Veterans and helped them navigate through the VA to obtain benefits to include on the job training benefits, counseling, and a variety of other entitlements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA2008
Skills
- Addictions Counseling
- Clinical Assessments
- Continued Care Planning
- Group Facilitator/Leader
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual/Group Counseling
- Data Analysis/Interpretation
- Client Assessment/Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Military experience
- Deployed as a Platoon leader in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in charge of supervising, training, and evaluating over 50 personnel while deployed to a designated combat zone.
- Selected for elite security details providing dignitary protection for high ranking officials.
- Fulfilled a range of Military Police duties for both combat and peacekeeping missions.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Probation Officer
The Trial Court Of Massachusetts
05.2018 - Current
Program Director
Middlesex Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 04.2018
Veteran Services Coordinator/Caseworker
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
03.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts