Tabitha Thesier
Fonda,NY
Summary
Driven Probation Officer from Montgomery County Probation Department, adept in case management and exceptional communication, enhanced interagency cooperation, and streamlined caseloads with advanced technology. Achieved improved rehabilitation outcomes through comprehensive planning and motivational interviewing, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.
Work History
Probation Officer
Montgomery County Probation Department
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Upheld legal standards by maintaining current knowledge on laws, policies, procedures related to probationary practices.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decisionmaking.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Collaborated with treatment providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for probationers, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Provided guidance and support to probationers in securing employment, housing, and other essential resources for successful reintegration into society.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among probationers by setting clear expectations for behavior and promptly addressing violations when necessary.
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse populations including offenders, their families, court personnel, and community partners.
- Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
- Maintained accurate records of probationers'' progress, ensuring timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Education
Master In Teaching - Teaching
12.2002
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology/Political Science
05.2000
High School - Liberal Arts
06.1996
Skills
- Documentation
- Case Planning
- Home inspections
- Offender supervision
- Report Writing
- Risk and needs assessments
- Investigations
- Case Management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Testing Procedures
- Adult probation
- Data Gathering
- Exceptional communicator
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Court Procedures
- Motivational
- Interviewing expert
- Efficiency
- Courtroom Testimony
- Court filings
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Drug Testing
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Probation Officer - Montgomery County Probation Department
SUNY Potsdam - Master In Teaching, Teaching
St. John Fisher College - Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology/Political Science
Harrisville Central High School - High School, Liberal Arts
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