Rebecca Baer
Cheyenne
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven criminal justice professional with extensive experience conducting presentence investigations, supervising high-risk probationers, and facilitating evidence-based intervention programs. Known for strong analytical abilities, exceptional documentation skills, and a consistent commitment to public safety and client rehabilitation. Skilled in managing complex caseloads, completing detailed court reports, conducting assessments, and coordinating with multidisciplinary providers to support client success. Adept at building rapport, delivering trauma-informed guidance, and maintaining strict compliance with court-ordered conditions. Recognized for reliability, ethical practice, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Probation Officer
United States District Court, District of Wyoming
05.2025 - Current
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities. Conducted thorough presentence and bond report investigation interviews.
- Completed thorough investigation of discovery to write independent reports for the Judge.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with offenders.
Community Based Intervention (CBI) Officer
Nebraska Judicial Branch
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Conducting Court Investigations in the Case Management of clients.
- Complete various types of presentence investigations (PSI) reports, including Domestic Violence and Sex Offender.
- Complete intake procedures and complete Interstate Compact cases, intakes, investigations, etc.
- Provide case management and supervises the activities of probationers in the community.
- Collaborate with providers and stakeholders that are important to a client's success. Assists in the development of a relapse prevention plan. Develops needed community resources, and creates and maintains partnerships with identified community stakeholders.
- Flexible individualized work scheduling that is caseload-driven.
- Conducting home visits as well as assisting officers with their home visits.
- Co-facilitate Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). Facilitate three Facilitated Supervision Groups (FSG; Men's, Women's, DUI).
- Assists in developing positive ongoing client support systems.
- Implemented and tracked compliance with court-ordered services, terms, and programs, including substance abuse treatment.
- Administered drug and alcohol testing.
- Complete Alleged Probation Violations and Custodial Sanctions.
- Complete trainings through Training for Trainers (T4T).
- Conduct multiple assessments (LS/CMI, VASO-2, SOTIPS).
Community Based Resource (CBR) Officer
Nebraska Judicial Branch
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducting Court Investigations in the Case Management of offenders.
- Complete various types of presentence investigations (PSI) reports, including Domestic Violence and Sex Offender.
- Complete intake procedures and complete Interstate Compact cases, intakes, investigations, etc.
- Provide case management and supervises the activities of probationers in the community.
- Collaborate with providers and stakeholders that are important to a client's success. Assists in the development of a relapse prevention plan. Develops needed community resources, and creates and maintains partnerships with identified community stakeholders.
- Flexible individualized work scheduling that is caseload-driven.
- Conducting home visits as well as assisting officers with their home visits.
- Co-facilitate Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). Facilitate three Facilitated Supervision Groups (FSG; Men's, Women's, DUI).
- Assists in developing positive ongoing client support systems.
- Implemented and tracked compliance with court-ordered services, terms, and programs, including substance abuse treatment.
- Administered drug and alcohol testing.
- Complete Alleged Probation Violations and Custodial Sanctions.
Program Accuracy Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Under limited supervision, is responsible to coordinate with Economic Assistance management and staff to develop and implement various strategies and initiatives to achieve the highest possible accuracy rate.
- Consolidate and analyze data from various case reviews to determine general category error and suspected root cause error.
- Meet with Economic Assistance supervisors and/or quality control teams to discuss errors, causes of errors, and recommend corrective actions to address current and future errors.
- Provide intensive one-on-one training to discuss identified errors, causes of errors, and develop effective habits and/or knowledge of regulations to improve on performance.
- Attend multiple levels of meetings, including but not limited to, supervisors and program specialists to ensure policies and procedures are properly enforced and followed.
- Coordinate with program specialists to develop program 'training tips', develop and present formal training, and/or coordinate with Human Resource Development training staff to develop and present formal training.
Social Services Worker
Department of Health and Human Services
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Determined eligibility of SNAP, LIHEAP, Aid to the Aged Blind and Disabled (AABD), Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD), Aid to Dependant Children (ADC), Child Care, and Medicaid.
- Completed phone interviews, gathered necessary demographic information, employment, financial, and other necessary information for eligibility determination.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska, NE05-2026
Master of Science (M.S.) - Criminal Justice
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE06.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Criminal Justice
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE12.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE03.2021
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Psychology
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE12.2018
Skills
- Team-oriented approach
- Effective prioritization
- Driven and independent
- Innovative problem-solving
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Motivated individual
- Effective relationship management
- Effective conflict resolution
- Proficient in interview techniques
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Cognitive behavioral training
- Confident
Timeline
United States Probation Officer
United States District Court, District of Wyoming
05.2025 - Current
Community Based Intervention (CBI) Officer
Nebraska Judicial Branch
11.2022 - 05.2025
Community Based Resource (CBR) Officer
Nebraska Judicial Branch
09.2021 - 10.2022
Program Accuracy Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
11.2019 - 09.2021
Social Services Worker
Department of Health and Human Services
07.2015 - 11.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Criminal Justice
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Bellevue University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Psychology
Western Nebraska Community College
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bellevue University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Criminal Justice
Bellevue University