Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with several years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Classification Counselor 3
Washington Correction Center
Shelton, WA
10.2018 - 06.2021
To classify offenders to the lowest level of custody that takes into account their current crime, past violence, institutional violence, escape history, age, and health codes. Conduct risk assessments for propensity of violence and proper housing. Submit observations of behaviors as necessary. Communicate with family and coordinate visits. Work with Mental Health, Medical, Custody Program Manager, Unit Team, and the Superintendent for proper housing for transgender offenders. Provide appropriate clothing as requested.
Based on a point system, the offender is assigned to an appropriate institution. Build transfer orders for an institution transfer and submit for review.
Attend team meetings and continued training as required.
Classification Counselor 2
Washington Correction Center
Shelton , WA
06.2008 - 10.2018
Manage a caseload of offenders between 35 and 80. Working in a housing unit, I was to facilitate offenders during their incarceration. This included employment, annual review, disciplinary actions through (FRMT) Facility Risk Management Team, which includes (CUS) Custody Unit Supervisor. Review of progress, needed actions.
Conduct orientation of incoming offenders on unit rules and expectations.
Corrections Officer 2
Washington Correction Center
Shelton, WA
04.1990 - 06.2008
Manage offender behavior, observe offenders during recreation, offender movements, unit activities, and intervene in fights and use appropriate force. Write infraction reports based on what was observed. Use verbal tactics to de-escalate a situation. Attend Annual Training.
Sales Associate
Radio Shack Corporation
Lacy , WA
10.1983 - 04.1990
Sales of merchandise that includes product knowledge and benefits of the product. Store inventories and restock the store.
Daily reports and to account for the cash drawer. Merchandise the store.
Management of repairs to be sent to the repair center.
Classification Counselor 1
Washington Correction Center
Shelton , WA
Orientate incoming offenders in a classroom setting that includes, Math, Reading, Fill out appropriate forms, Work Safety, Asbestos Training, Prision violence, Disciplinary process, IQ testing,
Education
Accounting
Capitol Business College
Olympia, WA
08-1981
Skills
Behavior Management
Develop a working rapport with offenders
Report writing
Team meetings,
Intervention Planning
Solution-focused counseling
Counseling
Affiliations
I attend Church and through opportunities I have traveled to Romain and Moldova for Medical Missions trips.
I have adopted seven children and went to Ukraine to adopt my first daughter
Attend volunteer work at my church, building maintenance.
Accomplishments
Life safety award for a medical intervention of an offender.