Yumna Abbas
Youngsville,LA
Summary
To obtain a career to build experience in the field where my educational and work-related skills are utilized to their maximum potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Parole Officer
Office Of Juvenile Justice
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and assistance to parolees in finding employment, housing, and other resources.
- Attended professional development seminars to stay up-to-date on current practices in the field.
- Educated offenders about the consequences of violating terms of their supervised release.
- Performed risk assessments on new offenders being considered for parole or probation placement.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal activity related to parolees.
- Developed and implemented probation and parole plans to ensure compliance with court orders.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to review cases or develop solutions for difficult cases.
- Monitored offender activities such as drug testing, job searches, educational programs and social services.
- Counseled offenders on substance abuse treatment options available through community providers.
- Participated in court hearings regarding release status or revocation proceedings.
- Conducted regular home visits, office meetings, and field checks on offenders.
- Coordinated with local service providers to provide additional support services for clients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current programming by analyzing data trends over time.
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Office Of Juvenile Justice
Bunkie, LA
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Trained in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel
- Monitors youth movement and provide youth count as per facility policy
- Supervises those youth assigned to his area and contributes toward creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment
- Monitoring of CCTV system in control room
- Lock/Unlock doors as per needed from control room
- Follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc
- To control contraband
- Institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside facility
- Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings, advising others about observations and recommendations
- Advised families on available resources and interventions.
- Enforced rules concerning curfew violations or other infractions committed by juveniles under supervision.
- Provided guidance and support to youth in the juvenile justice system.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Intervened during conflicts between juveniles or between adults and juveniles.
Sales Associate
Armani exchange
Chicago, IL
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Welcoming customers
- Providing a great customer service regarding the customers’ needs
- Stocking and managing store merchandise
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA08.2023
Associates - Political Science
South Louisiana Community college
05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Graphic Designing
- Store Management Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Retail Management
- Fast learner
- Willing to accept new challenges
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral assessment
- Offender supervision
- Courtroom testimony
- Motivational interviewing
- First aid and CPR
- Legal documentation
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Field supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic Methods
- Court report documentation
- Team building
- Crisis management
- Case management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Behavioral analysis
- Drug testing
- Report writing
Languages
- English
- Urdu/Hindi
Timeline
Probation Parole Officer
Office Of Juvenile Justice
07.2024 - Current
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Office Of Juvenile Justice
03.2024 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
Armani exchange
12.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor’s of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana
Associates - Political Science
South Louisiana Community college