William Willlis, Jr.
Manassas,VA
Summary
Proven leader in juvenile justice at Fairfax County Juvenile Court, adept in case management and community resource coordination. Excelled in enhancing public safety through innovative supervision strategies and courtroom testimony, achieving significant improvements in offender rehabilitation. Skilled in family engagement and educational advocacy, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and report writing abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer II
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2018.09 - 2023.08
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in field of community corrections.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
Probation Officer II
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2013.06 - 2018.09
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
Intake Diversion Officer
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2006.08 - 2013.06
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated care plans that addressed clients'' complex needs holistically.
- Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
- Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals or medical providers to address any concerns related to clients'' psychological or physical wellbeing.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Probation Counselor I
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2000.01 - 2006.08
- Promoted a culture of regular school attendance through ongoing education and awareness efforts within the school community.
- Established open lines of communication between home and school environments to promote parental involvement in addressing attendance issues effectively.
- Processed and scanned files into electronic databases.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to liaise with court personnel, probation officers, and other community stakeholders in the best interests of each juvenile.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Monitored electronic tracking devices for high-risk offenders, ensuring their adherence to court-mandated restrictions on movement or contact.
Probation Counselor I
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
1998.11 - 2000.01
- Collaborated with case managers to develop tailored service plans for each client, promoting self-sufficiency and long-term success.
- Developed effective rapport building techniques that fostered trust among clients entering the shelter system.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers, advocating for their needs within internal departments or external organizations when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, quickly assessing situations and connecting clients with emergency resources or support networks as appropriate.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Outreach Worker II
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
1993.03 - 1998.11
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Supervised 18 inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on anger management, conflict resolution, decision-making skills, and other essential life skills.
- Enhanced communication with staff by participating in daily briefings, sharing relevant information about detainee activities, needs, and incidents.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Assisted in the intake process for new detainees, ensuring proper documentation and orientation procedures were followed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.1992
Skills
- Individualized Service Planning
- Community resource coordination
- Substance abuse awareness
- Family engagement
- Courtroom Testimony
- Educational Advocacy
- Probation Supervision
- Report Writing
- Case Management
- Interstate Compact familiarity
Timeline
Probation Officer II
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2018.09 - 2023.08
Probation Officer II
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2013.06 - 2018.09
Intake Diversion Officer
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2006.08 - 2013.06
Probation Counselor I
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
2000.01 - 2006.08
Probation Counselor I
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
1998.11 - 2000.01
Outreach Worker II
Fairfax County Juvenile Court
1993.03 - 1998.11
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Norfolk State University
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