TIFFANY A. HINOJOS
Correctional Counselor I
Bakersfield,Ca
Summary
Experienced Correctional Counselor with extensive expertise in inmate evaluation and counseling. Demonstrates a strong track record in facilitating successful reintegration through targeted interventions and comprehensive assessments. Adept at collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a safe environment.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor I
California Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
04.2016 - Current
- Interviews inmates to gather information; reads, evaluates, reviews, and summarizes reports from a variety of sources to assist in classification of an inmate, or in development or modification of the inmate's program.
- Writes and prepares board reports to the Board of Prison Terms summarizing all data on the inmate, while making a prognosis for parole suitability.
- Gathers, verifies, and evaluates information in regard to enemy or gang affiliations between inmates, incidents, and requests made by the courts.
- Interprets and evaluates the inmate's central file for patterns of positive or negative behavior.
- Writes and prepares diagnostic evaluation reports on inmate for departmental review and for courts regarding recommendations for retention or parole of the inmate.
- Recommends the level of institution to which the inmate will be assigned.
- Writes and prepares parole referral reports to the Board of Prison Terms and parole agents including recommendations and summarizations of the program needs and resources available to the inmate.
- Conducts counseling sessions with individual inmates to resolve personal problems, both on a routine basis and as crisis intervention.
- Makes recommendations for placement of inmate in programs, or for withdrawal of inmate from programs.
- Determines the custody requirements of inmates on an ongoing basis.
- Records observations or contacts with inmates, families, outside agencies, confidential information, etc.
- Responds to written or verbal requests from inmates.
- Reevaluates the program needs of the inmate on an ongoing basis.
- Encourages and discourages specific inmate behavior.
- Appears with and/or may represent the inmate at a disciplinary, classification, or parole hearing to discuss/present findings and recommendations.
- Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates.
- Protects and maintains the safety of public, staff, inmates and property while enforcing state and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Inspects premises and searches inmates for contraband.
- Documents incidents per policy and procedures.
Correctional Counselor Specialist II (A)
Avenal State Prison
Avenal, California
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinate transfers of Incarcerated people from institution to institution.
- Coordinated transfers with outside agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney for court dates, and medical personnel for scheduled appointments.
- Track all incoming and outgoing incarcerated people.
- Track population which does not meet housing case factors for Avenal State Prison.
- Coordinate the work of the Department of Corrections and that of other law enforcement agencies and interested public and private agencies.
Correctional Counselor I
California Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
04.2016 - 01.2026
- Interviews inmates to gather information; reads, evaluates, reviews, and summarizes reports from a variety of sources to assist in classification of an inmate, or in development or modification of the inmate's program.
- Writes and prepares board reports to the Board of Prison Terms summarizing all data on the inmate, while making a prognosis for parole suitability.
- Gathers, verifies, and evaluates information in regard to enemy or gang affiliations between inmates, incidents, and requests made by the courts.
- Interprets and evaluates the inmate's central file for patterns of positive or negative behavior.
- Writes and prepares diagnostic evaluation reports on inmate for departmental review and for courts regarding recommendations for retention or parole of the inmate.
- Recommends the level of institution to which the inmate will be assigned.
- Writes and prepares parole referral reports to the Board of Prison Terms and parole agents including recommendations and summarizations of the program needs and resources available to the inmate.
- Conducts counseling sessions with individual inmates to resolve personal problems, both on a routine basis and as crisis intervention.
- Makes recommendations for placement of inmate in programs, or for withdrawal of inmate from programs.
- Determines the custody requirements of inmates on an ongoing basis.
- Records observations or contacts with inmates, families, outside agencies, confidential information, etc.
- Responds to written or verbal requests from inmates.
- Reevaluates the program needs of the inmate on an ongoing basis.
- Encourages and discourages specific inmate behavior.
- Appears with and/or may represent the inmate at a disciplinary, classification, or parole hearing to discuss/present findings and recommendations.
- Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates.
- Protects and maintains the safety of public, staff, inmates and property while enforcing state and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Inspects premises and searches inmates for contraband.
- Documents incidents per policy and procedures.
Correctional Counselor Specialist II (A)
California Correctional Institution
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinate transfers of Incarcerated people from institution to institution.
- Coordinated transfers with outside agencies such as Sherriff Office’s, District Attorney for out to court dates, medical personal for scheduled appointments.
- Track all incoming and outgoing incarcerated people.
- Track population that does not meet housing case factors for California Correctional Institution.
- Coordinates the work of the Department of Corrections and that of the law enforcement agencies and interested public and private agencies.
Correctional Counselor II Supervisor (A)
California Correctional Institution
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Assigns and reviews work of Correctional Counselors I or trainees in a reception center or institution.
- Schedule committees, assist with working up cases for the conversion of the facility.
- Investigates inmate appeals.
Correctional Counselor II Supervisor (A)
California Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assigns and reviews work of Correctional Counselors I or trainees in a reception center or institution.
- Instructs and assists with in-service training programs, evaluates staff performance and takes or effectively recommends appropriate action.
- Assigns and reviews cases and counsels with and gives assistance to Correctional Counselors on difficult case problems.
- Integrates casework services with activities of other disciplines represented on a clinic team in a diagnostic center.
- Supervises and checks the compilation of case records to determine that policies and appropriate procedures are followed.
- Follows up on specific classification recommendations.
Special Security Specialist
Target Distribution Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Ensure the safety and security of our teams, guests, stores, distribution centers and merchandise.
- Use preventive techniques to maintain a comfortable, safe and secure environment, whether within our stores or our distribution centers.
- You will help promote a culture of mindfulness around safety and security while preventing and responding to incidents that fall within our many areas of responsibility.
- Protect the Target team, guests, property, and brand using comprehensive understanding and management of evolving security risks.
- You may support Target's Crisis & Threat Management, Preparedness & Continuity, Forensics, Intelligence, Physical Security & Safety, Executive Services, or Operations teams.
Correctional Sergeant (A)
North Kern State Prison & Reception
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Ensure staff meet mandated training requirements.
- Ensure post orders are updated and completed and signed to provide guidelines for staff accountability and knowledge of job functions utilizing frequent tours and inspections.
- Supervise staff and inmates to ensure all maintain safety and security of the institution.
- Review of emergency procedures.
- Ensure all key, tool, PPE and all other inventories are completed properly.
- Give directions and provide supervision during incidents.
- Ensure staff are familiar with policies and procedures.
Correctional Counselor I (A)
North Kern State Prison & Reception
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Interviews inmates to gather information; reads, evaluates, reviews, and summarizes reports from a variety of sources to assist in classification of an inmate, or in development or modification of the inmate's program.
- Writes and prepares board reports to the Board of Prison Terms summarizing all data on the inmate, while making a prognosis for parole suitability.
- Gathers, verifies, and evaluates information in regard to enemy or gang affiliations between inmates, incidents, and requests made by the courts.
- Interprets and evaluates the inmate's central file for patterns of positive or negative behavior.
- Writes and prepares diagnostic evaluation reports on inmate for departmental review and for courts regarding recommendations for retention or parole of the inmate.
Education
Master’s degree - counseling
SUMMIT BIBLE COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA06-2026
Bachelor’s degree - leadership
SUMMIT BIBLE COLLEGE
Bakersfield Ca06-2026
Associate’s degree - science
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
Visalia, CA01-2003
Skills
- Knowledgeable in Policy and Procedure
- Punctual
- Takes Initiative
- Stay on Task
- Very Organized
Certification
- Life & Health Insurance Agent, 4377112
- Licensed Registered Dental Assistant, RDA36370
- California Notary Commission, 2557637
Activities
My passion is reading and learning new things. I read to gain knowledge in all areas. My end goal is to obtain my Doctorate degree.
Timeline
Correctional Counselor Specialist II (A)
Avenal State Prison
02.2026 - 06.2026
Correctional Counselor II Supervisor (A)
California Correctional Institution
12.2024 - 01.2025
Correctional Counselor II Supervisor (A)
California Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
03.2024 - 08.2024
Correctional Counselor Specialist II (A)
California Correctional Institution
02.2024 - 06.2025
Special Security Specialist
Target Distribution Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
Correctional Counselor I
California Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
04.2016 - Current
Correctional Counselor I
California Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
04.2016 - 01.2026
Correctional Sergeant (A)
North Kern State Prison & Reception
12.2015 - 02.2016
Correctional Counselor I (A)
North Kern State Prison & Reception
04.2015 - 12.2015
Master’s degree - counseling
SUMMIT BIBLE COLLEGE
Bachelor’s degree - leadership
SUMMIT BIBLE COLLEGE
Associate’s degree - science
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE