Teresa Krueger
West Chicago,IL
Summary
I have a strong passion of advocating for youth and families. I feel all kids deserve an opportunity to learn, participate and succeed in regards to an education and beyond. I also feel that youth need to be held accountable for negative actions in a manner they can learn and succeed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile, Intensive and Diverson Officer
DuPage County Probation and Court Services
Wheaton, IL
03.2001 - 04.2025
- Provide supervision for medium then high-risk youth that are at-risk for being sentenced to the Illinois Department Juvenile Justice
- Hold youth accountable for negative or illegal behavior using sanctions (consequences) or notifying the State’s Attorney.
- Develop working relationship with youth and family through trust and respect.
- Provided court status and sentencing reports including recommendations for sentencing.
- Advocate and refer youth, serving their needs under court orders such as substance abuse counseling, individual/family, mental health services, employment services, education/school liaison advocate.
- Develop case plan that incorporates court-ordered conditions using risk assessment instrument
- Conduct field/home visits using safety precautions such as defensive tactic, protective vest and radio that dispatches with the DuPage County Sheriff and/or DuComm.
- Negotiate and manage relationships with counseling and treatment agencies, law enforcement agencies and local schools.
- Knowledge in local gangs and residential areas to which each faction associates for officer and community safety.
- Use of observational abilities, skills and experience to determine if it was necessary for a minor’s room to be searched for drugs, drug paraphernalia or weapons.
- JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
- Crisis Intervention, problem solving and case
- Oversee caseloads of varying degree of severity from low to high risk based on risk assessments
- Conducts school visits and meet with youth, deans, social workers. Attend IEP meetings and advocate for youth and parents.
- Write Sentencing reports for court with recommendations for court sentencing conditions.
- Conduct field and home visits
- Case management and field supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Provides referrals for mental health and substance abuse needs
- Provides the court with status reports
- Hold youth accountable using sanctions (consequences) or referring to the State’s Attorney and requesting a violation.
- DIVERSION AND STEP UP OFFICER:
- Interviewed minors and parents within 24 hours of a domestic violence arrest.
- Determined if family was appropriate for Step Up program as a diversion opportunity and program offered by DuPage County.
- Reported to the Court, supervised the minor while on Diversion Program.
- Liaison with Step Up Program Therapists.
Adult & Juvenile Probation Officer
Kane County Probation
St. Charles, IL
01.2000 - 04.2025
- Case management and field supervision of approximately 7 up to 60 minors. All depending on level of supervision.
- Collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
- Monitor court ordered conditions by supervising minors in the community, conducting home visits, school visits, referring and advocating for substance abuse and/or mental health assistance.
- Testify and reporting to the Court often on a daily to weekly basis.
- Hold defendants and minors accountable to the orders of the court.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate juvenile offenders' needs and risks.
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Improved juvenile probation outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized case management plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL01.1990
Skills
- Case Management Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Assessment and Risk Evaluation
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building with Youth
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Ethics and Confidentiality Standards
- Risk/Needs Assessment Tools
- Team Collaboration
- Resource Coordination (Well versed in DuPage County Referrals to match needs)
- Problem Solver
Verbal De-Escalation skills
Teamwork and Cooperation
Certification
- Numerous gang trainings
- DuPage Juvenile Officer’s Association Board Member
- MGIA-Midwest Gang Investigators Association-Member
- Fraternal Order of Police, past member
- Volunteer Shop with a Sheriff
- NGCRC-International Gang Specialist Training Conference 2018
- ACFSME Union Executive Board Member 2019-2021
- JRA/risk and needs assessment training
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety training/home visits/Defensive Tactics
- IPS kids on Rope Course
Timeline
Juvenile, Intensive and Diverson Officer
DuPage County Probation and Court Services
03.2001 - 04.2025
Adult & Juvenile Probation Officer
Kane County Probation
01.2000 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University