Ryan Nolan
Bennington,VT
Summary
Accomplished probation officer offering several years of experience working with individuals with behavioral and psychological disorders. Dedicated and detail-oriented with extensive experience managing offenders, working closely with social services agencies. Resourceful team player. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation/Parole Officer
State of Vermont Department of Corrections
Bennington, Vermont
05.2002 - Current
- Advised parolees on potential legal issues that may arise from their actions or decisions.
- Communicated with victims of crimes to verify that restitution was being received properly and promptly.
- Conducted regular home visits, office meetings, and field checks on offenders.
- Offered transitional services for program offenders and referral to appropriate community agencies and organizations.
- Monitored offender activities such as drug testing, job searches, educational programs and social services.
- Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
- Investigated allegations of violation of parole or probation conditions by interviewing witnesses and obtaining evidence.
- Developed and implemented probation and parole plans to ensure compliance with court orders.
- Ensured appropriate sanctions were applied for violations of conditions of supervision.
- Performed risk assessments on new offenders being considered for parole or probation placement.
- Managed full-cycle caseloads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision.
- Assisted in the preparation of pre-sentence investigations for courts.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to review cases or develop solutions for difficult cases.
Community Corrections Program Supervisor
State of Vermont Department of Corrections
Bennington, Vermont
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff members.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure successful project completion.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
- Analyzed data to assess program impact and to guide strategic planning.
- Helped team members improve productivity and performance through hands-on coaching in order to achieve company objectives.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to meet program objectives and deadlines.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Anthony Union High Scool
Bennington, Vermont06-1990
Some College (No Degree) - American History
Lyndon State College
Lyndonville, VTSkills
- De-escalation techniques
- Offender supervision
- Policy enforcement
- Behavioral assessment
- Courtroom testimony
- First aid and CPR
- Professional boundaries
- Maintain case files
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Court procedures
- Professionalism
- Time management
- Risk and needs assessments
- Motivational interviewing
Affiliations
- I am an avid golfer and find that the love and pure joy of golf help bring me a better work/life balance. I also enjoy being with friends and family and am a lover of Bluegrass music and have attended many bluegrass festivals over many years.
Accomplishments
- Supervised Sexual Offender caseload for over 15 years.
- Promoted to Community Corrections Program Supervisor in 2017 and stayed in role until 2022, when I asked and received a Voluntary Demotion.
- Staff of the Year at Bennington School Incorporated on two occasions (1996, 1998)
Timeline
Community Corrections Program Supervisor
State of Vermont Department of Corrections
04.2017 - 07.2022
Probation/Parole Officer
State of Vermont Department of Corrections
05.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mount Anthony Union High Scool
Some College (No Degree) - American History
Lyndon State College
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