Tacoya Jones
Rochester,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented with strong leadership skills. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases and case management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Monroe County Probation Officer
Rochester NY
10.2022 - Current
- Prepares case files and maintains records on probationers
- Implements and tracks compliance with court-ordered services, terms and programs, including substance abuse treatment
- Administers drug and alcohol testing
- Initiates and attends court actions and makes recommendations for probation violations.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
The Center for Youth
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided on-site crisis response and intervention services to youth
- While working one-on-one with educators and administration to discuss the well-being and success plans for specific at-risk students.
Senior Recreation Assistant
The City of Rochester
06.2009 - 10.2022
- Responsible for supervising an after school recreation program in Rochester's inner city, while maintaining order and compliance with the established recreation rules and regulations.
Teen Court Specialist
The Center for Youth
11.2019 - 08.2022
- This position works to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice and child welfare systems by providing crisis intervention and ongoing case management for youth ages 16-19 that have law enforcement contact
- This position is a community effort to prevent uncontrollable citations, subsequent citations, and escalation that could lead to out of home placement and probation contact
- This position is also able to connect families to helpful resources and services.
Monroe County Child Protective Services
Rochester NY
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children while working with law enforcement
- Collects information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, review criminal documentation, past service history and other records
- Engages families to understand the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services
- Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe or not safe
- Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home
- Provides families with services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.
Teachers Aide
Tes Staffing
11.2013 - 11.2019
- Assist the classroom teacher in providing instructional services to students including many that have disabilities.
Education
Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Administration -
Keuka College
Rochester, NY05.2021
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice -
State University of New York College at Brockport
Rochester, NY05.2019
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY06.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- Report Writing
- Home inspections
- Offender supervision
- Documentation
- Case Planning
- Investigations
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Monroe County Probation Officer
Rochester NY
10.2022 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
The Center for Youth
09.2021 - 10.2022
Monroe County Child Protective Services
Rochester NY
03.2021 - 09.2021
Teen Court Specialist
The Center for Youth
11.2019 - 08.2022
Teachers Aide
Tes Staffing
11.2013 - 11.2019
Senior Recreation Assistant
The City of Rochester
06.2009 - 10.2022
Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Administration -
Keuka College
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice -
State University of New York College at Brockport
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice -
Monroe Community College
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