Taisha Blue
Tolland,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate Counselor focused on helping offenders overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience, cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues. Resourceful Counselor brings experience in mental health support and crisis response. Develops successful therapeutic processes and encourages honest discussions to help improve mental health. Shows empathy and understanding to clients of various backgrounds and needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Correctional Counselor
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
10.2021 - Current
- Completes Work Furlough and Community Release packages daily
- Asses educational needs of offenders and provide appropriate instruction or referrals
- Assist in the Re-entry unit for incoming intakes
- Assist Community Release to obtain appropriate sponsors or sober houses for offenders
- Monitor progress of offenders to ensure successful completion of program objectives
- Maintain records on all program activities, including attendance logs and assessments.
- Lead supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Lead workshops on topics related to mental health, substance abuse prevention, anger management
- Initiate strategies aimed at developing life skills such as time management, organizational techniques, job readiness training
- Connect offenders with appropriate social service providers based on individual needs assessments.
- Served as a liaison between parolees and treatment providers to ensure adherence to program requirements.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders
- Develop case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Address any identified barriers to successful reentry by connecting clients with appropriate resources and support networks
- Maintains detailed case notes, allowing for efficient tracking of client progress over time.
- Builds strong relationships with external agencies, facilitating collaboration on behalf of clients when necessary
- Aided in successful inmate reentry into society through the development of comprehensive discharge plans that included housing, employment, and community support resources.
Correctional Counselor Traineee
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed specialized training for Security Risk group population
- Provided counseling services to inmates in a group or individual setting to address issues such as substance abuse, trauma, anger management, and other behavioral problems
- Guided inmates in developing skills and strategies for dealing with issues
- Assessed police reports for mandated programs
- Completed Regular Reviews to determine inmates appropriate level of care
- Collaborated with other correctional staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed during counseling sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services to inmates who experienced sudden changes in behavior or emotional distress due to traumatic events inside the facility
- Served as a liaison between correctional staff members, outside agencies, family members of incarcerated individuals, legal representatives, and parole officers
- Planned educational and training programs for offenders
- Coordinated phases of offender prison release program
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately when an inmate is transferred between facilities or released from prison
Forensic Treatment Specialist
Whiting Forensic Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted periodic assessments and evaluated progress of clients in recovery.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to the needs of each client
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention techniques, and life management strategies
- Participated in weekly team meetings with other treatment professionals to review case files
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing risk factors and determining appropriate interventions
- Collaborated with family members of clients to provide support during treatment process
Case Manager- Career Readiness
Department of Labor
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed and implemented an individualized program plan for each participant
- Provided guidance, advice, and support to participants in achieving their goals
- Assessed educational needs of participants and provided appropriate instruction or referrals
- Monitored progress of participants to ensure successful completion of program objectives
- Collaborated with external agencies to coordinate services for participants in need of additional assistance
- Facilitated workshops for resume' building and other career related topics
- Acted as an liaison with The Department of Labor for Job prep classes for participants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT06.2017
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Needs Assessment
- Counseling
- Personal Development Sessions
- Treatment Plans
- HIPAA
- Outreach Programming Specialist
- Criminal Law
- Community Outreach
- Experience With At-Risk Youth
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Emergency Response Training
- Violence Prevention
- Group Facilitation
- Referral Coordination
- Reentry Planning
Certification
- Licensed Sex Trafficking Prevention Facilitator , Love146 - 2017
Timeline
Program Correctional Counselor
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
10.2021 - Current
Correctional Counselor Traineee
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
10.2018 - 10.2021
Forensic Treatment Specialist
Whiting Forensic Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2018
Case Manager- Career Readiness
Department of Labor
08.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Connecticut State University
- Licensed Sex Trafficking Prevention Facilitator , Love146 - 2017
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