Wayne Dennis
Weston
Summary
Compassionate, reliable, responsible, and driven professional with over 22 years of experience in the community corrections field at relationship management with clients placed on supervision. Skilled in building rapport and meticulous case plan implementation with client that are at risk. Demonstrated success in building positive client relationships through effective communication and customized individual risk needs assessments and case planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Service Professional
Homestead Youth & Family Services
Pendleton
07.2012 - Current
- Provided direct support to youth in daily living activities.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among participants.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective support strategies. with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized support ideas.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and service delivery.
- Engaged with families to support client needs and enhance communication.
- Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, day programs, job sites or other activities.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere by engaging individuals in conversation and providing encouragement.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Senior Parole & Probation Officer-II
Umatilla County Community Corrections
Pendleton
10.2004 - Current
- Conducted regular probationer assessments and evaluated compliance with court orders.
- Developed and implemented individualized supervision plans for diverse caseloads.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance probationer support services.
- Monitored probationer progress through home visits and office meetings.
- Prepared detailed reports on probationer behavior and compliance status for court review.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to address violations and noncompliance issues.
- Developed case management plans for offenders, including referrals to community resources and services.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Established and organized comprehensive files and case notes to support efficient case management.
- Responded to client requests for information via phone, providing assistance and resolving issues.
- Assessed risk levels for each offender by evaluating factors such as prior criminal history and personal characteristics.
- Investigated alleged violations of probationary orders reported by police officers or victims.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and verify employment status of clients.
- Created individualized case plans for clients based on their risk needs assessments.
- Trained new probation officers on department policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Arrested and transported probationers and parolees in violation to local jail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walla Walla High School
Walla Walla, WA06-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WASkills
- Risk assessment
- Case management
- Report writing
- Crisis intervention
- Community collaboration
- Client monitoring
- Training new staff
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Investigations
- First aid training
- Motivational interviewing
- Clerical support
- Firearm basic training
- Court testimony
- Field experience
- Urinalysis testing
- Parole board hearings
- Cognitive behavioral training
Certification
- Advanced Parole & Probation Officer
- Static, Stable, and Acute Sex Offender Assessments
Accomplishments
- Umatilla County Employee of the Quarter
Timeline
Direct Service Professional
Homestead Youth & Family Services
07.2012 - Current
Senior Parole & Probation Officer-II
Umatilla County Community Corrections
10.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Walla Walla High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Walla Walla Community College