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Randa Uwainat

Joliet,IL

Summary

Proactive Senior Parole Agent with extensive experience in offender supervision and risk assessment. Skilled in crisis intervention techniques, maintaining public safety, and collaborating with community resources to support successful reintegration and reduce recidivism. Maintains excellent communication with law enforcement agencies to gather information about individuals on parole to ensure that they are complying with local and state laws. Adept at maintaining detailed records, ensuring compliance with parole conditions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Parole Agent

Illinois Department Of Corrections
12.2016 - Current
  • Perform regular home visits to assess living conditions and provide support in maintaining a stable environment.
  • Respond promptly to violations of parole conditions, initiating appropriate corrective actions or revocations as necessary.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices in the development of supervision strategies that addressed criminogenic needs while minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases, share information, and collaborate on effective strategies for managing complex offender populations.
  • Maintain detailed case files and documented all interactions with parolees to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
  • Facilitate productive communication between parolees, their families, and relevant community stakeholders for better outcomes.
  • Monitor electronic tracking devices for high-risk offenders, ensuring their adherence to court and/or Parole Board mandated restrictions on movement or contact.
  • Collaborate with community partners to secure housing, employment, and educational opportunities for parolees, promoting self-sufficiency.
  • Assigned to District 1 Parole Intelligence Unit. Monitor inmate and parolee phone calls, social media accounts, review case notes to ensure that the parolees are not participating in illegal activities. Gathers information about parolees to determine if a compliance check is warranted.
  • Reports to the Chicago Police Department's Crime Prevention & Information Center and attends Area Shooting Review Meetings. Assists law enforcement agencies when they request information or assistance with individuals on parole. Notifies parole staff and supervisors when a parolee was a victim or a suspect.
  • Works closely with law enforcement agencies during searches or noncompliant parolees to maintain order within communities.
  • Conduct risk assessments and made informed decisions on appropriate supervision levels for each individual case, balancing accountability with the potential for successful reintegration.
  • Complete ongoing training in areas such as mental health, substance abuse treatment, and crisis intervention techniques to enhance professional expertise.
  • Report violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department of Corrections (Stateville)
11.2004 - 12.2016
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched visitors to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained officer and inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
  • Transport inmates to court.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Gregory P. Schubert D.D.S
03.2000 - 11.2004


  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.


  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Governors State University
University Park, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Offender supervision
  • Computer Skills
  • Community Resources
  • Behavior Management
  • Public Safety
  • Risk and needs assessments
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques

Certification

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Training - May 2016
  • National Institute of Corrections Justice Involved Women- "Who are Justice Involved Women?" Training- March 2021
  • National Institute of Corrections Justice Involved Women- Interpersonal Violence Training- March 2021
  • Illinois State Police LTFA Initial- August 2022
  • Human Trafficking Training Center-Human Trafficking Interdiction Training-November 2022
  • Flying While Armed Extradition Training-December 2022
  • Open Source for Law Enforcement Operational Security Training- March 2023



Languages

Arabic
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Parole Agent

Illinois Department Of Corrections
12.2016 - Current

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department of Corrections (Stateville)
11.2004 - 12.2016

Dental Assistant

Dr. Gregory P. Schubert D.D.S
03.2000 - 11.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Governors State University
Randa Uwainat