VaRhonda Williams
Oakley,CA
Summary
Seasoned Correctional Counselor II, Specialist at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, adept in inmate classification and caseload management with a proven track record in enhancing inmate rehabilitation processes. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and professional boundaries, significantly contributing to safety and effective inmate behavior modification. Skilled in collaborative efforts across institutional disciplines, ensuring comprehensive support and efficient grievance resolution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor II, Specialist
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
San Quentin, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Arrange transportation for incarcerated persons going to medical appointments, out to court, and transfers to other institutions.
- I worked directly with Paroles and PRCS for releases.
- Screened, incarcerated individuals entering SQRC are based on population needs and criteria set forth by PMU.
- Screen and assign grievances received by incarcerated individuals.
- Participate in various statewide meetings and perform special projects as directed by PMU.
- Screen CDCR Form 1824's and participate in Reasonable Accommodation Panel (RAP) for incarcerated persons in the DDP/DPP program at SQRC.
Correctional Counselor
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
San Quentin
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Carried out offender interviews regularly.
- Participate in Classification Committees.
- Collaborated with other correctional staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed during counseling sessions.
- Managed full-cycle caseloads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision.
- Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA04-2004
Skills
- Inmate classification and caseload management
- Sound judgment
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Professional boundaries
- Knowledge of CCR Title 15 and DOM
- Work collaboratively with all institutional disciplines
- Critical thinker
- Knowledge of DDP and DPP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Counselor II, Specialist
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - Current
Correctional Counselor
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
San Francisco State University
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