Tawanna Gordon
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced Supervisor with a strong background in maintaining safety and security in residential programs and detention facilities. Skilled in staff management, inmate/resident population oversight, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of upholding order and preventing incidents in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Specialist Supervisor
Kent County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership to detention staff, conduct employee evaluations, coach and mentor staff, and perform all duties of a Detention Officer as needed;
- Maintain daily operations of the correctional facility, overseeing the conduct and activities of detainees to prevent conflicts and any breaches of regulations
Youth Specialist
Kent County Juvenile Detention Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Enforced facility rules and disciplinary procedures consistently;
- Maintained order and sight-line supervision of juveniles within the facility;
- Monitored juvenile behavior and documenting incidents in detailed reports.
Career Preparation Specialist
Human Learning Systems Gerald R Ford Job Corps Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed efforts to deliver inclusive career services to students in order to build a culture of career readiness;
- Designed and led innovative career programming by applying knowledge of diverse identities, generational traits, student interests, and unique student needs related to career education; such as, workshops, presentations, and programming on career-related topics
Residential Supervisor
Minact Inc Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center
05.2013 - 08.2018
- Supervised (6) residential staff by assigning specific duties, monitored and reviewed their work on a regular basis to ensure adherence to instructions, deadlines, proper procedures or protocols, and the delivery of services to residents;
- Monitored the operation of residential care program(s) by reviewing daily log entries, daily census reports, activity reports, shift summaries, and periodic observation of dormitory activities, to ensure that policies and procedures were followed
Education
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Workflow Optimization
- Supervising Experience
- Diversity Awareness
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- CDL B
- Michigan MJJASS Certification
- Restorative Circle Certification
Timeline
Youth Specialist Supervisor
Kent County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
Youth Specialist
Kent County Juvenile Detention Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
Career Preparation Specialist
Human Learning Systems Gerald R Ford Job Corps Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
Residential Supervisor
Minact Inc Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center
05.2013 - 08.2018
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Grand Rapids Community College
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