Sarah Pendleton Quinones
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Accomplished Probation Officer offering over 20 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. I am a resourceful, team player, who is dedicated to her job, which can be seen through my years of commitment at my previous place of employments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Probation Officer
VA Department of Corrections Probation and Parole
, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise mental health population on caseload
- Provide referrals for services and assessments that are ordered by the court
- Complete assessments of the client's criminogenic needs and develop case plan to help client receive the correct services to get off probation
- Monitor client medication regime as it pertains to their diagnosis to ensure that they are taking it as prescribed, and that medication is working effectively
- Monitor charges and court ordered requirements to ensure that they are completed
Probation Supervisor
16th District Court Service Unit
Charlottesville, VA
05.2011 - 04.2024
- Supervised probation officers in daily work duties, completed financial reports, submitted grants for services, accounts payable and receivable for all services for youth
- Supervised daily office operations and ensured safety and security of staff and offices
- Ensured training and development of staff on daily procedures and new procedures
- Oversaw quality assurance and fidelity of casework and supervision of all cases
- Developed and maintained budgets for three offices, VJCCCA budget and documentation
- Maintained supervision and case management of juvenile probation cases and court involved youth
- Completed investigation, reports, and supervision, case plans for predisposition/post disposition cases, gathered and entered information into the database
- Conducted home visits, drug screens, and ensure appropriate services for at risk youth
Control Room Specialist/Resident Supervisor/USDA Helper
Rappahannock Juvenile Center
Stafford, VA
11.2000 - 05.2011
- Controlled and monitored access to all secure areas of the facility
- Responsible for work control panels, phone lines, radios, and responded to all emergency calls
- Alerted facility of emergencies and lockdowns to include fire evacuations
- Oversaw safety and security of all movement within the security area
- Processed visitors into the facility and eliminated any security breaches
- Monitored all program movement and schedules in the building
- Supervised all movement, security activity, and personnel movement throughout the facility
- Analyzed various systems and operations and made logical decisions for the safety of the facility, staff, and residents
- Monitored activities upon arrival/departure of delinquents.
- Maintained records and logs within the facility to uphold confidentiality, HIPPA and OSHA standards.
Volunteer Probation Officer
15th District Court Service Unit
Stafford, VA
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Completed investigations for family history reports of delinquents for the courts and case management
- Conducted home visits, drug screens, and designed involvement programs for juvenile delinquents
- Attended arraignments, other court proceedings, provided testimony and recommendations
- Maintained daily files and records of all youth on a caseload
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology And Counseling
Walden University
05-2026
Master of Arts - Psychology in Crisis Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA06-2008
Associate of Arts - Protective Services With A Minor in Police Science
RappahannockGermanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA06-2005
Skills
- Electronic Monitoring
- Parole Oversight
- Witness Testimony
- Outreach Programming
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
RappahannockGermannanal interviewing
- EPICS
- First Aid
- CPR Certified
- Narcan Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Probation Officer
VA Department of Corrections Probation and Parole
03.2022 - Current
Probation Supervisor
16th District Court Service Unit
05.2011 - 04.2024
Volunteer Probation Officer
15th District Court Service Unit
11.2007 - 11.2009
Control Room Specialist/Resident Supervisor/USDA Helper
Rappahannock Juvenile Center
11.2000 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Psychology And Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - Psychology in Crisis Management
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bluefield College
Associate of Arts - Protective Services With A Minor in Police Science
RappahannockGermanna Community College
RappahannockGermannanal interviewing
- EPICS
- First Aid
- CPR Certified
- Narcan Certified
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