Marcia Davis-Garrison
Randolph,MA
Summary
Probation Officer II with advanced leadership skills and knowledge of the legal system. Communicates effectively with others and helps motivate them to make positive life changes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
M&L Precision Painters
Randolph, MA
08.2018 - Current
- Communicate between contracted clients and staff to ensure proper staffing at work sites
- Reconcile daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks
- Maintain accurate record of employees time and attendance for payment of payroll
- Supervise team of painters on weekends to ensure timely completion of both commercial and residential paint assignments
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions-train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
Probation Officer II
Norfolk Superior Court
Dedham, MA
Apr 2003 - Current
- Enforced orders as handed down by court
- Ensure smooth operation of probation office in absence of Chief Probation Officer and Assistant Chief
- Share with colleagues and interns in-depth knowledge and skills associated with probation casework
- Perform investigations of offenders and report findings to court for dispositional purposes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in a neat and legible form.
Unit Coordinator
BWH/South Shore Hospital
Boston/Weymouth, MA
05.2001 - Dec 2017
- Performed receptionist services and non-clinical tasks to support overall function of patient care team
- Maintained patient medical records
- Transcribed physician's orders to patient files, ensured orders and tests were followed through
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- Ensured HIPAA compliance-Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
Probation Officer
Norfolk Juvenile Court
Dedham, MA
Apr 1998 - May 2003
- Supervised caseload of individuals involved in Care and Protection matters
- Enforced orders of court
- Performed casework and counseling as necessary
- Evaluated client progress toward completing terms of probation and addressed difficulties
- Performed additional tasks as related to duties of Probation Officer
- Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers-Worked with schools, rehabilitation programs, and mental health facilities.
Probation Officer
Norfolk Probate Court
Dedham, MA
Mar 1997 - Apr 1998
- Supervised caseload of non-custodial parents involved in work search program
- Initiated contempt proceedings in cases of apparent violation of court order or conditions of supervision
- Met with court-referred cases in order to develop a stipulation or recommendation for court consideration
- Performed casework and counseling as necessary
- Conducted court ordered investigations.
Addictions Specialist
Drug Diversion Court/ Dimock Community Health
Mattapan, MA
Dec 1995 - Mar 1997
- Conducted intake and assessments of potential clients
- Provided clinical counseling and referral services to adults in recovery
- Presented client cases before court and advocated for assessed treatment needs of clients
- Facilitated a women's support group
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use-Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Education
Masters - Science, Applied Sociology
University of Mass.
6.2000
Bachelors - Science, Criminal Justice
Suffolk University
06.1992
High School Diploma -
Boston Latin High School
Boston, Ma6.1986
Skills
- 21 years of solid probation work experience
- Strong decision maker
- Substance abuse background
- Drug diversion understanding
- Strong work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Multitasking abilities
- Risk And Needs Assessments
Additional Information
Cultural Proficiency Champion, Veteran's Liaison, Substance Abuse Specialist, Union Steward/ Executive board member, Public Speaker, Assistant Facilitator for Changing Lives Through Literature
Timeline
Owner/Manager
M&L Precision Painters
08.2018 - Current
Unit Coordinator
BWH/South Shore Hospital
05.2001 - Dec 2017
Probation Officer II
Norfolk Superior Court
Apr 2003 - Current
Probation Officer
Norfolk Juvenile Court
Apr 1998 - May 2003
Probation Officer
Norfolk Probate Court
Mar 1997 - Apr 1998
Addictions Specialist
Drug Diversion Court/ Dimock Community Health
Dec 1995 - Mar 1997
Masters - Science, Applied Sociology
University of Mass.
Bachelors - Science, Criminal Justice
Suffolk University
High School Diploma -
Boston Latin High School