Tania Arroyo
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Probation Officer with 5+ years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and defensive tactics training. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer
County of Santa Barbara
03.2020 - Current
- Supervise a high-risk felony domestic violence caseload; conduct field contacts and home visits; assure that terms and conditions of probation are complied with; motivate, monitor and evaluate probationer's progress.
- Coordinate case management with representatives of the criminal justice system and social services by providing and receiving information on case investigation and status; and reduce recidivism rates with proactive case management strategies and regular progress evaluations.
- Review documents such as police reports, court transcripts and criminal records; prepare petitions, violations, correspondence, case histories, special reports and maintain case files; and make written and oral recommendations to the courts for continuance or dismissal of probation status, or to return probationer to the judicial system.
- Coordinate and work closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers; complete Suspected Child Abuse Reports when abuse/neglect are suspected and follow up with Child Welfare Services.
- Make arrest and conduct vehicle, building, and body searches as necessary and authorized; observe, collect and examine urine samples; and transport adult offenders when necessary.
- Appear in court on a weekly basis as a Court Hearing Officer for Domestic Violence Review hearings.
- Assist in the training of new deputy probation officers, share knowledge and expertise for a stronger department workforce.
Victim Advocate
County Of Santa Barbara
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Advocated for victims' rights during court proceedings, ensuring that their voices were heard throughout the legal process.
- Served as a liaison between crime victims and relevant legal professionals, ensuring clear communication and understanding of the victim's needs throughout the process; and accompanied victims to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Improved victim support services by establishing a strong rapport and providing emotional assistance to crime victims; and developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Assisted law enforcement in investigations, conducting interviews with victims and witnesses for accurate case documentation.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
Instructional Aid 3: SPED
Carpinteria Unified School District
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided support to students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Provided behavior coaching to students, during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities, to assist in identifying/dealing with difficult feelings, and thoughts that result in maladaptive behaviors; redirected problem behavior through positive reinforcements and taught appropriate replacement behaviors.
- Provided crisis prevention, intervention, and management utilizing CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention de-escalation techniques.
- Designed, documented, implemented, and monitored accommodations and modifications based on varying areas of need; and reported student academic and behavior progress and performance to teacher and attended IEP meetings/parent conferences.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
Assistant Cottage Supervisor/ Youth Development Specialist
Casa Pacifica: Centers for Children and Families
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of boy's residential cottage; provided required trauma-informed care, supervision, and treatment in accordance with individual treatment plans; facilitated youth in development of social skills, personal competence, appropriate boundaries, individual responsibility, and self-esteem; provided positive reimbursement experiences
- Assured implementation of intervention plans developed by treatment team; informed all parties that needed to know (school, cottages, activities, medical clinic, clinical staff) about specific interventions that were developed, while maintaining youth's confidentiality
- Documented the youth's progress; identified needs of the youth and communicated information to the treatment team; communicated critical information about each youth assigned to their treatment team; and communicated daily with members of the treatment team about the youth's progress.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations through meticulous record keeping and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and growth opportunities as needed.
Manager
Fosters Freeze
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
BS - Criminal Justice
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2018
Skills
- 6 years' of case management experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills, both verbal and written
- Remain calm, think critically, and problem solve in high-pressure situations and environments
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
- Ability to type 51 wpm
- Professional boundaries
- Substance abuse knowledge
- Confidentiality practices
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Certification
- Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 Instructor Certification Course - 2023
- Crisis Intervention Training - 2023
- PC 832 Firearms Course - 2023
- Motivational Interviewing - 2022
- STOP Program for Men and Women (Understanding and Treating Domestic Violence in the 21st Century) - 2021
- ODARA (Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment) Certified - 2021
- Probation Officer Core Course - 2021
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer
County of Santa Barbara
03.2020 - Current
Victim Advocate
County Of Santa Barbara
11.2019 - 03.2020
Instructional Aid 3: SPED
Carpinteria Unified School District
08.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Cottage Supervisor/ Youth Development Specialist
Casa Pacifica: Centers for Children and Families
05.2018 - 02.2019
Manager
Fosters Freeze
06.2012 - 05.2016
BS - Criminal Justice
California Lutheran University
- Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 Instructor Certification Course - 2023
- Crisis Intervention Training - 2023
- PC 832 Firearms Course - 2023
- Motivational Interviewing - 2022
- STOP Program for Men and Women (Understanding and Treating Domestic Violence in the 21st Century) - 2021
- ODARA (Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment) Certified - 2021
- Probation Officer Core Course - 2021
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