Dupreeyah Bennett
Summary
Probation Officer focused on encouraging offenders to rise above obstacles and accept life's challenges. Extensive training in motivational interviewing techniques. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Department Of Probation
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services among disenfranchised youth.
School Safety Agent
New York City Police Department
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Verified school ID and communicated with visitors to authorize entry to building.
- Operated scanning equipment and metal detectors to identify and confiscate weapons.
- Patrolled school property and mitigated risk or reported incidents.
- Offered medical assistance when needed.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Caretaker J
New York City Housing Authority, NYCHA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
Personal Care Aide
Heart To Heart Home Care Agency
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2020
Skills
- Stranger Sexual Assault Training
- Access Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Social Justice
- Case Management
- Presentence Investigation Reports (PSI)
- Data Gathering
- MS Office Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Law Enforcement
- Risk Assessments
- Time Management
Timeline
Probation Officer
Department Of Probation
09.2022 - Current
School Safety Agent
New York City Police Department
05.2019 - 09.2022
Caretaker J
New York City Housing Authority, NYCHA
03.2019 - 05.2019
Personal Care Aide
Heart To Heart Home Care Agency
06.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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