Scott Barber Jr
New Castle,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
Mercer, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic
Youngstown, OH
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Clinical Manager
George Junior Republic
Grove City, PA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervise and monitor youth
Conduct one-on-one sessions
Complete Treatment Goal Notes
Attend activities with youth
Assist in teaching youth life skills
Direct Support Professional
Lakeshore Community Service
Warren, PA
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Performed personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
- Fostered positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served
- Ensured client safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Reminded and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
- Encouraged self-help activities
- Reported changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors
- Documented services provided
- Performed home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Planned meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up..
Mental Health Technician
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
Youngsville, PA
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education, and life skills.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician or psychiatrist.
Laborer
West Penn Oil
Warren, PA
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Stocker
Blair Road Preschool
Irvine, PA
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Performed daily cycle counts on assigned areas to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2019
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-2014
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
11.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
Corecivic
06.2019 - 11.2020
Clinical Manager
George Junior Republic
09.2017 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional
Lakeshore Community Service
11.2016 - 09.2017
Mental Health Technician
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
04.2014 - 11.2015
Laborer
West Penn Oil
05.2013 - 08.2014
Stocker
Blair Road Preschool
06.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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