Saskia Medford
Huntington,New York
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Correction
East Elmhurst, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Supervise person in custody visits, recreational programs, and other congregate activities.
- Inspect assigned areas for conditions which threaten safety and security; conducts searches to detect contraband.
- Complete forms and reports; maintains appropriate logs.
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and work orders were maintained with complete accuracy.
- Issues verbal orders, announcements, and explanations to detainees
- Observe person in custody and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals.
- Safeguard Departmental supplies and equipment
- Escort person in custody within and outside of the facility including their transportation in department vehicles.
Job Opportunity Specialist
New York City Department Of Social Services
Bronx, New York
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Interviewed clients to determine whether there is a need for emergency assistance for cash, SNAP or medical assistance.
- Interviewed clients in crisis who are at risked to being unhoused and having utility shut-off notice.
- Recorded and evaluated personal financial data to accessing client eligibility to receive ongoing assistance.
- Discuss and determine barriers of employment to clients and make necessary referrals for supportive services such as child care, substance use screening and other medical issues.
- Referred clients to back to work program to guide them towards being gainfully employed thus being self-sufficient.
- Initiated procedures to grant, deny or terminate eligibility.
Administrative Assistant
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
New York, NY
04.2006 - 11.2008
- Prepared leave adjustment and entry of overtime.
- Reviewed sign in sheets to ensure that they were completed accurately.
- Reviewed automated time and attendance sheets that were returned for corrections, then made necessary changes in compliance with NYS Department of civil Service.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Direct Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYB.S. in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY06.2024
Skills
- Security Procedures
- Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Emergency Management
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Case Management
- Proficient in WECARE
Timeline
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Correction
01.2018 - Current
Job Opportunity Specialist
New York City Department Of Social Services
06.2012 - 01.2018
Administrative Assistant
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
04.2006 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Direct Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
B.S. in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice