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Tim Radtke

MUSKEGO,WI

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record in behavioral management and crisis prevention intervention, honed across roles at GOODWILL and the State of Wisconsin. Skilled in conducting thorough investigations and leveraging motivational interviewing techniques to foster positive outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional report preparation abilities and a commitment to enhancing client independence and societal reintegration.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist

Goodwill
10.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate consumers skill sets, barriers to employment and job preparedness needs
  • Enhanced client self-sufficiency by developing and implementing individualized employment plans.
  • Maintain consumer management system with monthly reports , CARF requirements and case notes
  • Assisted clients in refining job search techniques, resume writing, and interview preparation.
  • Conducted regular follow-up meetings with both clients and employers to evaluate job placements'' effectiveness and address any concerns or issues that arose during the course of employment.
  • Comply with documentation related to DVR

Job Coach

Goodwill
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • Provide on-the-job training and coaching for individuals with disabilities to become as independent as possible in their jobs .
  • Demonstrate, model, prompt, encourage consumers on how to successfully complete their jobs and task expectations .
  • Collaborate with clients supervisors, natural supports and others to ensure consumers are meeting their expectations and doing their tasks appropriately.
  • Identify and create solutions for enhancing soft skills, transportation , and skill acquisition
  • Monitor my consumers progress and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Keep track of their progress and monitor any issues. If there are issues, problem solve with all parties to help come with a solution
  • Run staffing meeting to review progress of clients and write follow up reports


Probation And Parole Agent

State Of Wisconsin
10.1994 - 11.2019
  • Monitored parolees and probationers, enabling compliance with court court and supervision conditions
  • Assessed offenders for appropriate services and programs
  • Used Motivational Interviewing techniques to change behaviors and criminal thinking
  • Interviewed family members, victims, collaterals and offenders for investigative reports
  • Monitored behavior and activities of offenders
  • Assisted parolees with integrating back into society
  • Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders
  • Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports
  • Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards
  • Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers
  • Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders
  • Ensured adherence to all legal requirements and performed office, home and employment visits per week
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information
  • Handled over full-cycle caseloads including pre-sentence, pre-trial and client supervision
  • Collaborated and recommended sanctions with senior leadership during decision-making processes on violations
  • Transported and apprehended offenders as needed for custodies and movement to halfway houses.
  • Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training
  • Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health providers, county attorneys and treatment providers
  • Represented and testified for the Department during revocation hearings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UW- Milwaukee
Milwaukee
1990

High School Diploma -

Pius XI
Milwaukee

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to prepare reports
  • Motivational interviewing skills
  • Ability to assess clients needs
  • Behavior management
  • Outreach programming

Timeline

Employment Specialist

Goodwill
10.2022 - Current

Job Coach

Goodwill
02.2020 - 10.2022

Probation And Parole Agent

State Of Wisconsin
10.1994 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UW- Milwaukee

High School Diploma -

Pius XI
Tim Radtke