Shawnday Boney
Mount Joy,PA
Summary
To obtain a motivational position with room for advancement Authorized to work in the US for any employer Focused team player ready to serve as mentor and resource to residents. Friendly with talent for building trust with individuals through counseling and advice. Approachable demeanor with strong problem-solving skills to tackle various needs or issues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2008 - Current
- Processing of offenders going to and from court, supervising offenders population during daily structured movement, generating disciplinary reports for problematic offenders, keeping running log of daily facility functions, heavy communication with all Law Enforcement agencies such as: Parole
- Immigration, Geographical Area courts, State Police Probation officers, Attorneys and Drug Enforcement agencies, and providing community resources upon offenders discharging from facility.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR
OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2014 - Current
- Group counseling of offenders, overseeing counseling programs, assigned to full range of cases that require individual attention, coordinates offender rehabilitation programs within facility, crisis intervention, job development and placement, and classification of offenders housing status.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Oversees special programs such as Domestic Violence, Parenting, Educational & Vocational training, Cognitive Behavior and transitional, Develop and maintain comprehensive treatment files including treatment plans and progress notes, discharge summaries, job development and placement, Crisis Intervention and referrals, Assist staff in performing difficult or hazardous investigations, prepares Community release and Classification packages
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
STAR HOMELESS SUPERVISOR PER DIEM
NOANK COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards
- Keeping Group Home Inspection ready for DCF
- Supervise Therapeutic Milieu staff
- Provides Resident Advisors with supervision, direction and support
- Assists in teaching and development of life skills
- Fostered stable and therapeutic environment by maintaining Agency's values and principles of trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally sensitive model of treatment
- Promotes positive, communicative environment for residents' families, guardians, and representatives
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
SOUND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Case management, teaching daily ADLSkills, transportation, medication monitoring, group outings, documentation, monitoring daily progress and helping young adults with mental illness achieve independence .
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions
- Developed and implemented comprehensive individualized treatment plans for high-risk clients in residential setting
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback
- Developed, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures
- Conducted weekly meetings with students to review goals, address issues and provide support
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Answering and forwarding all telephone calls into the necessary departments, updating of all incoming and outgoing paperwork, preparation of court folders, Collect and NCIC certified, running of offender rap sheets for early release and bond out information, preparation of bond paperwork (daily transmittals, appearance bonds and bondsman insurance power), processing of incoming mail, revision of court paperwork such as Habeas and Mittimus paperwork
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments
RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
NOANK BAPTIST GROUP HOME
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Assist youth at risk ages (14-18) with everyday life skills, transport youth to Department of Children & Family events, doctors' appointments, job sites, and school, prepare youth to transition into the community, conduct mental health groups, issue instruction for conflict resolution skills in hostile environments, foster stable and therapeutic group home philosophy, conduct periodic room searches for residents returning from home visits or running away, providing consistent and community of treatment plans for each resident and provide recreation and stimulating home settings.
- Planned and organized social and educational activities to promote community building and personal development among students
- Established consistent relationships with students to maintain professional boundaries
- Conducted timely evaluation of student progress to update post-conflict and post-disaster goals aligned with campus expectations
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ06.2009
Associate of Science - Business, Information Systems
Western International University
Tempe, AZ04.2007
RIDLEY & LOWELL - BUSINESS & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Ridley-Lowell Business And Technical Institute - New London
New London, CT05.1998
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Very Attentive
- Excellent communications skills
- Hard worker
Timeline
STAR HOMELESS SUPERVISOR PER DIEM
NOANK COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
09.2022 - 04.2023
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
SOUND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC
02.2015 - 08.2018
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR
OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2014 - Current
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2008 - Current
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2006 - 01.2008
RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
NOANK BAPTIST GROUP HOME
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Associate of Science - Business, Information Systems
Western International University
RIDLEY & LOWELL - BUSINESS & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Ridley-Lowell Business And Technical Institute - New London
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