Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
COMMUNITY WORK

Peter Georgianna

Five Points RMHU
Webster,NY
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

Dynamic professional with over 12 years of experience in the New York State Department of Corrections, specializing in the intersection of technology and communication. Proven expertise in producing comprehensive written and verbal reports, enforcing state policies, and conducting sensitive interviews with victims and suspects. Adept at navigating crisis situations as a first responder, demonstrating composure under pressure while swiftly implementing effective solutions. Committed to continuous growth and eager to embrace new challenges that enhance skills and promote professional development.

Work History

OSI Investigator

2 Months
Department of Corrections | 06.2026 - Current
  • Conducted thorough investigations into inmate behavior and incidents to ensure facility safety.
  • Analyzed evidence to identify patterns and investigate complaints.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Interviewed suspects.

Rehabilitation Counselor II

2 Years 2 Months
Five Points RMHU | 06.2024 - Current
  • Five Points RMHU (Residential Mental Health Unit) houses at risk individuals who have violated rules while being housed in maximum security prisons and have a mental health diagnosis.
  • Managed caseloads, conducted interviews, and scheduled appointments for clients.
  • Responded to calls for mental health staff intervention during patient crises.
  • Conducting suicide assessments and initial interviews with incoming patients.
  • Meeting with the treatment team to profile incoming patients.
  • Participated in weekly tier hearings to discuss patient evaluations and recommendations.
  • Interviewed patients post-incident to investigate behavioral causes and compiled reports for further analysis.
  • Member of the state Staff Support Team (SST) that travels to facilities when emergency incidents occur.

Teacher

12 Years
DOCCS Facilities (Livingston, Albion, Wyoming) | 06.2012 - 06.2024
  • I have been an education professional for over 15 years and have worked in various facilities with both male and female populations and age ranges from 18 - senior. Working as a teacher emphasized skills such as building rapport, conducting reports, interview skills and assessing students.
  • Contributed to the CISM (Crisis Incident Stress Management) team deployed to facilities during serious incidents.
  • Organized student records and filed state documentation.
  • Liaison with Albany for young adult education policies and practices.
  • Served as a key contact for Albany, ensuring alignment with young adult education policies and practices.
  • Conducted statewide trainings on technology integration in the classroom, enhancing educators' instructional practices.
  • Developed forms in Excel and learning materials in PowerPoint and smart notebook, contributing to resources still utilized statewide.

Training Specialist 1

2 Years
OPWDD FLDDSO | 08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Training specialist responsible for teaching staff the PROMOTE program which contains physical interventions along with de-escalation tactics.
  • Coordinated with treatment team leaders to ensure staff compliance with annual training requirements.
  • Developed training calendar to schedule and organize agency training sessions.
  • Learned various physical interventions and taught staff effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Attending trainings on crisis intervention

Teacher

1 Year 10 Months
Eughenio Maria de Hostos school | 08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Education professional for grades 6- 8th in the Rochester City School district.
  • Developed curriculum for a diverse group of students, many of whom were deemed by NYS to be 'at risk'.
  • Collaborated with students and families to create individualized behavior plans and growth strategies, fostering positive classroom environments.

Education

Masters Degree - Education

Canisius | Buffalo | 01-2010
  • Dean's List 2010 graduate
  • Honor Roll 2010

Education License - Grades 5-12

New York State | 01-2010

Bachelor of Arts - History

Suny At Fredonia | Fredonia NY | 01-2009

Minor in Criminal Justice

Skills

Crisis response
Investigative techniques
Analysis & Problem solving
Critical thinking
Investigative techniques
Technical skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Incident documentation
Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Microsoft Systems - Suny Fredonia
  • Licensed NYS Fire Fighter - 2024

Timeline

OSI Investigator

Department of Corrections
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Rehabilitation Counselor II

Five Points RMHU
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Training Specialist 1

OPWDD FLDDSO
08.2019 - 08.2021Read More

Teacher

DOCCS Facilities (Livingston, Albion, Wyoming)
06.2012 - 06.2024Read More

Teacher

Eughenio Maria de Hostos school
08.2010 - 06.2012Read More

New York State

Education License from Grades 5-12
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Canisius

Masters Degree from Education
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Suny At Fredonia

Bachelor of Arts from History
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COMMUNITY WORK

  • West Webster FD, Fire Fighter
  • NYS DOCCS, First Aid & CPR Instructor
  • Webster Women’s Lacrosse, Lacrosse Coach
Peter Georgianna