Tiana Lavigne
Round Rock,TX
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Detention Officer
Travis County Juvenile Probation Department
Austin, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Adhered to all laws pertaining to the confinement of minors in a detention center.
- Transported juvenile detainees to court hearings, or other appointments, as required.
- Facilitated communication between detainees and their families, when appropriate.
- Reported incidents of misconduct or violations of policy to supervisors.
- Developed relationships with both staff members and inmates in order to provide an open line of communication.
- Counseled juveniles on life skills, such as anger management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
- Completed daily reports.
- Provided guidance regarding legal rights and responsibilities of juvenile offenders.
- Informed detained youths about available services that could assist them upon release.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating records.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop individualized treatment plans for youth.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Provided emotional and physical support to juveniles in detention facilities.
- Assisted in developing rehabilitation plans for juvenile offenders.
- Conducted group therapy sessions focused on self-empowerment and healing from trauma.
- Assisted in the coordination of community resources for survivors of sexual assault.
- Provided referrals to appropriate social service agencies when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention, advocacy and support to victims of sexual assault.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, medical personnel, social workers, therapists and other professionals involved in responding to cases of sexual violence.
- Created a safe environment for survivors to express their feelings without fear or judgment.
- Developed educational programs on the topics of sexual assault prevention and awareness.
Direct Support Professional
Austin State Supported Living Center
Austin, TX
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX06-2022
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Courtroom procedures
- Human relations
Certification
- Love 146
Timeline
Juvenile Detention Officer
Travis County Juvenile Probation Department
11.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Austin State Supported Living Center
09.2017 - 09.2022
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Huston-Tillotson University