Yesenia Moreno
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Supportive Correctional Counselor looking to tackle new responsibilities and build upon skills. Over 16 years of experience as a correctional employee. Adept at working with habitual and first-time criminal offenders at all levels of classification and security. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills with a talent for building productive relationships and multi tasking. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of professionals in the industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor
CA Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
- Carried a caseload working closely with inmates assigned to the Developmental Disability Program in which inmates are provided programs and services and reasonable accomodations based on their needs.
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions and programs to identify optimal candidates.
- Evaluated progress of inmates on my caseload to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers on behalf of the inmates on my caseload.
- Served as court staff assistant by attending court BPH hearings and presenting reports and recommendations for inmates in the DDP Program
- In the position of DDP Counselor it is my job to coordinate and monitor the institutions overall compliance with the Clark Remedial Plan.
- Our DDP team and I act a liaison between the institution and headquarters when compliance reviews arise.
- Currently serve in the Litigation Office in the capacity of Litigation Coordinator in charge of ensuring all litigation requests and processes as well as coordinate activities for onsite visits . Daily review of document requests involving litigation issues followed by production and acquisition of relevant material.
Correctional Counselor
CA Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Carried a caseload of female inmates in a State Reentry Facility. Promoted successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
- Prepared female inmates for hiring of job positions/programs and parole services.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in the facility to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Maintained and enhanced unit security through support to the GEO Correctional Staff.
- Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
- Conducted classification and security level reviews by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Correctional Officer
CA Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
03.2007 - 06.2015
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Held various positions within and stayed uo to date on trainings and firearms qualification.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education/Corrections
Porterville College
Porterville, CA06.2000
Skills
- Certified Bilingual (Spanish)
- Rehabilitation Support
- Court Report Documentation
- Coordinate Production and Acquisition
- Case Management
- Progress/ Compliance Evaluations
- Inmate Interviews
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Daily Support Logs
- Professional Relationships
- Process Documentation
- Leadership Roles
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Counselor
CA Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
Correctional Counselor
CA Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 10.2020
Correctional Officer
CA Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
03.2007 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - General Education/Corrections
Porterville College
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