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Penny Meacham

Hogansville,GA

Summary


Juvenile probation officer with 16 years experience working with juvenile offenders and their families. Focus on reducing recidivism by making referrals to the appropriate services and maintaining a high level of supervision based on individual needs. Maintained a good working relationship with residential programs and an open line of communication with youth, family and providers. Attended court hearings and provided detailed case information and recommendations for supervision. Delivered sanctions to offenders that are non-compliant with treatment/service plan/failed drug screenings. Advocated for the offender when needed in the community/school/residential placement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Domestic Cleaner

Ivy's Clean Get-A-Way
10.2021 - Current
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices, and other commercial buildings.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Emptied trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.

Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II

Department Of Juvenile Justice
11.2005 - 10.2021

• Administered drug tests, including random drug screens of youth offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.

• Prepared and maintained case folder for each assigned youth offender.

• Discussed with youth offenders how drug/alcohol abuse, and anger management problems contribute to criminal behavior.

• Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.

• Informed youth offenders of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.

• Wrote reports describing youth offenders' progress.

• Entered/uploaded legal information into juvenile tracking system.

• Wrote reports and evaluations.

• Arranged for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs (submitted referrals).

• Supervised committed youth in the community with office visits, home/school/work visits, curfew checks.

  • Supervised sex offenders in community and residential placement.
  • Supervised designated felons in the community and detention centers.
  • Created appropriate individual safety plan to protect the offender, victim and community.
  • Reviewed and approved sex offender safety plans for District 4.
  • Attended training to increase knowledge of offender needs and programs available.
  • Completed risk assessments, service plans, and entered casenotes following policy guidelines.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Maintained standard of contacts for youth in community, residential placement, and RYDC/YDC.
  • Maintained a good working relationship with co-workers and offer assistance when needed.
  • Met with youth and family regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their conditions and service plan.
  • Competed transitional plans for youth upon release from placement/detention center.
  • Attended youth centered reentry team (YCRT) meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Troy, AL
12.2020

Skills

  • Ability to manage and prioritize individual cases simultaneously
  • Ability to de-escalate high conflict situations
  • Active listener
  • Team player
  • Good communication skills

Timeline

Domestic Cleaner

Ivy's Clean Get-A-Way
10.2021 - Current

Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II

Department Of Juvenile Justice
11.2005 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Penny Meacham