Sayje Parton
Topeka
Summary
Dedicated and well-rounded criminal justice professional with a strong foundation in behavioral rehabilitation, correctional operations, and healthcare. Over 3 years of experience working in correctional environments, with a background as a Cognitive Behavioral Instructor, Correctional Officer, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support both staff and incarcerated individuals through evidence-based programming, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed care. Adept at balancing safety, structure, and rehabilitation with excellent communication, crisis management, and leadership skills. Committed to fostering positive change and maintaining a secure, respectful institutional environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cognitive Behavioral Instructor
HRADAC
Lansing
03.2024 - Current
As a Cognitive Behavioral Instructor for a substance abuse program within a correctional facility, I facilitate evidence-based group and individual sessions designed to help incarcerated individuals recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to substance use and criminal behavior. My role as an instructor includes creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that promotes self-awareness, accountability, and positive change, preparing inmates for successful reentry and lifelong sobriety.
Registered Behavior Technician
ProCare Therapy
Lansing
12.2022 - 03.2024
I was contracted through school districts to give direct help with children on the spectrum. Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings.
Following the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols.
Collecting and recording data based on client behavior.
Communicating with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medicalodges
Leavenworth
07.2021 - 12.2022
Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
Leavenworth
12.2018 - 05.2020
Responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
Leveraged training to apply weapons, handcuffs and physical force for maintaining order.
Searched inmates and cells for contraband and confiscated unauthorized items.
Counted to ensure that each prisoner was present.
Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Care Assisted Living
Easton
01.2015 - 12.2018
Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atchison County Highscool
Effingham, KS05-2016
Skills
- Experience managing group dynamics in high-stress environments
- Ability to de-escalate conflicts and maintain control with respect and authority
- Skilled in supervising and guiding staff or inmates during programming
- Proven ability to maintain safety, order, and structure in correctional settings
- Proficient in delivering CBT-based curricula focused on behavior change and rehabilitation
- Strong group facilitation skills with offenders, including those with resistance or trauma backgrounds
- Experience documenting progress, developing treatment plans, and tracking outcomes
- Ability to motivate change through evidence-based methods and pro-social modeling
- I have a combined background that gives me a unique, well-rounded understanding of both security and rehabilitation I’m able to bridge custody and clinical perspectives
Timeline
Cognitive Behavioral Instructor
HRADAC
03.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
ProCare Therapy
12.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medicalodges
07.2021 - 12.2022
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
12.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Care Assisted Living
01.2015 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Atchison County Highscool