YVANNA BAEZ
Bartow
Summary
Dedicated probation officer focused on empowering offenders to overcome challenges and embrace positive life changes. Skilled in applying motivational interviewing techniques to foster trust and encourage personal accountability. Committed to supporting rehabilitation through compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies. Proven ability to build rapport and facilitate meaningful progress among diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections Probation & Parole Service
Bartow, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor offenders, ensuring compliance with community supervision requirements.
- Conduct thorough investigations to ensure compliance and accuracy in pre-sentence evaluations, state-level inquiries, and violation reporting.
- Coordinate referrals to provide offenders with essential resources, supporting successful completion of supervision terms.
- Assist in presenting evidence during court proceedings and parole hearings. Supported legal teams by providing testimony in judicial and parole settings. Contributed to the preparation and delivery of statements in legal and parole contexts.
- Manage multiple roles to improve project deliverables and ensure successful completion.
Program Manager, Project Growth Opportunities
Gang Alternative, Inc.
Miami, FL
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Executed targeted outreach strategies to facilitate enrollment of qualified youth participants.
- Led development and approval of internal and external memoranda and comprehensive reports, including those submitted to funders. Oversaw quality control of program staff's written materials to maintain consistency and accuracy. Directed communication strategies to align with program objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Directed workforce development initiatives aimed at securing industry-recognized credentials and facilitating job placements for opportunity youth.
- Engaged with affinity groups involved in workforce development to support organizational representation and collaboration.
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with Florida Department of Correction Probation Services and Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department to enhance service delivery.
Program Director, Department of Youth and Community Development
Sesame Flyers International Incorporated, Bildersee Beacon
Brooklyn, NY
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed and guided assistant directors, group leaders, youth leaders, office manager, activity specialists, and summer youth employment workers to optimize team performance and program delivery.
- Oversaw the creation of educational and recreational programs for summer and school year periods, adhering to Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and Department of Health (DOH)/ School Aged Child Care (SACC) standards. Championed the development of impactful programs that meet measurable objectives in collaboration with Sesame Flyers International Inc. Monitored program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement and participant satisfaction.
- Oversaw adherence to mission and contractual obligations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Managed compliance with DYCD requirements, driving program effectiveness. Led initiatives to enhance project delivery within established timelines and standards.
- Oversaw site audits and ensured compliance with DYCD standards. Collaborated with program manager to enhance operational efficiency during director meetings.
- Oversaw engagement and monitoring of co-locator and subcontractor partnerships to ensure seamless site functionality.
- Managed comprehensive recruitment and training processes, ensuring effective scheduling and performance evaluations for all Beacon program personnel.
Education
MA - Public Administration
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2019
BSc - Public Administration
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY06.2013
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Substance abuse
- Courtroom testimony
Timeline
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections Probation & Parole Service
10.2023 - Current
Program Manager, Project Growth Opportunities
Gang Alternative, Inc.
10.2022 - 09.2023
Program Director, Department of Youth and Community Development
Sesame Flyers International Incorporated, Bildersee Beacon
05.2019 - 10.2022
BSc - Public Administration
CUNY Medgar Evers College
MA - Public Administration
Long Island University
Leadership Experience
- Parent Teacher Association President, P.S. 276 Louis Marshall
- Vice President, Student Government Association Medgar Evers College
- Vice President, National Society of Leadership and Success - Medgar Evers Chapter