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Richard Harrigan

Western Region Court Liaison
31 Bette Circle, Vernon,CT

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, excelling in case coordination and collaboration. Proven ability in problem-solving and active listening, successfully facilitating youth transitions from detention. Recognized for enhancing multidisciplinary teamwork and ensuring compliance with treatment plans, leading to improved client outcomes.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Western Region Court Liaison

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
08.2012 - Current

Communicates departmental values, policies, procedures and practices in court hearings regarding detained and pre-adjudicated youth.

Provides case coordination, and limited case management, for youth to be expedited out of detention status.

Promotes collaboration among state agencies, the judiciary, communities and youth services organizations.

Ability to understand, explain, and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing traditional juvenile court processes.

Caseworker II

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
03.2000 - 08.2012
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and coordinated care.
  • Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Making court recommendations
  • Supervising the compliance with treatment plans, structuring the return to the community and recommending discharge.

Group Worker I

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
06.1992 - 03.2000

Responsible for providing a secure and humane environment for approximately 30 resident clients.

Assuring client compliance with agency rules, regulations, policies/procedures.

Conferring with staff to exchange client and unit information.

Maintaining /fulfilling supervisory duties in the absence of my direct supervisor.

Executive Board Member

AFSCME Local 1368
Western Region, MA
03.2008 - 07.2017

Responsible for grievance hearings and show cause hearings on the department level.

Assisted with labor/management issues.

Represented union members at the step 1, 2 and 3 levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Active listening

Timeline

Western Region Court Liaison

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
08.2012 - Current

Executive Board Member

AFSCME Local 1368
03.2008 - 07.2017

Caseworker II

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
03.2000 - 08.2012

Group Worker I

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
06.1992 - 03.2000

Bachelor of Science - History

Springfield College
Richard HarriganWestern Region Court Liaison