TRACY KOACH
Kent,OH
Summary
Seasoned Senior Probation Officer with background in managing and supervising probationers to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions. Strengths include strong communication skills, adept conflict resolution abilities, and solid knowledge of legal compliance requirements. Proven proformance of maintaining positive relationships with community resources for successful reintegration of offenders into society. Demonstrated ability to make significant contributions to team objectives through leadership roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PROBATION OFFICER
Summit County Court Of Common Pleas
Akron, OH
03.2018 - Current
- Conducted the Ohio Risk Assessment to determine risk levels and devise individualized treatment plans.
- Provided supervision for offenders, including performing home visits and monitoring compliance with court orders.
- Assisted in mentoring new probation officers with reporting with offenders, writing court reports, and issuing capias.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, such as substance abuse or mental health providers. Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
- Administered regular drug and alcohol tests and completed DNA indexing for felony offenders.
- Maintained accurate case records, documenting all contacts and activities related to offender cases.
- Advised judges concerning violation hearings involving probationers. Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
- Monitored court ordered restitution payments from offenders, ensuring that victims are properly compensated for losses incurred due to criminal activity.
- Engaged probationers in educational and employment resources to promote reintegration into society.
- Utilized conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage confrontations with probationers.
- Enforced sanctions against noncompliant individuals while also recognizing positive behavior changes among others under supervision.
- Created, organized and maintained files, case notes and electronic databases.
- Reviewed LEADS reports to monitor active warrants or new charges.
CASE WORKER
Oriana House Inc.
AKRON, OH
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Court certified to testify for (SCRAM), Secure Continuous Remote Monitoring.
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Developed relationships with local agencies to ensure access to necessary services for clients.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case management strategies and review progress towards established goals.
- Provided crisis intervention, when necessary, by responding quickly to urgent requests from clients or referral sources.
- Collaborated with other departments within the agency to ensure that all services are provided in a timely manner.
- Developed individualized service plans based on client's strengths and identified needs.
- Created monthly reports summarizing caseload for referring agencies
- Responded promptly to phone calls from clients or referral sources seeking assistance or information about available resources.
- Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.
- Assisted patients needing additional support by scheduling and managing appointments.
- Facilitated access to community resources and services for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/ Sociology
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2013
High School Diploma -
Streetsboro High School
Streetsboro, OH05-2000
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Client advocacy, patience with mental health, and substance use
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Courtroom Testimony
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
- ORAS- Risk and needs assessments
- Electronic monitoring, Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM)
- Training and mentoring
- Case Planning
- First Aid Training
Timeline
SENIOR PROBATION OFFICER
Summit County Court Of Common Pleas
03.2018 - Current
CASE WORKER
Oriana House Inc.
09.2013 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/ Sociology
University of Akron
High School Diploma -
Streetsboro High School
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