Law Enforcement, Adult Probation Officer
Resume:
Professional Objective
More than ten years of experience in a judiciary law enforcement position,
assisting in the administration of justice and promoting community safety.
Proven track record of supervising offenders and interacting with
collateral agencies and community organizations. Knowledge of how the
interstate compact system operates and evidence based practice.
Expert relationship builder, negotiator and leader.
Strong command of communication skills including interviewing, conducting
investigations and report preparation.
Professional Experience
Kinship Case Manager, A Second Chance - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 2012 to Present
Provides full range emergency/temporary foster care service to foster
parents and children including crisis intervention services, assessment,
placement, monitoring, goal palnning and transporting; Interfaces with all
service providers; Prepares monthly progress reports, service plans and
other reports are required by DHS, DPW, and the agency; Facilitate
training.
Teacher/Counselor, Pressley Ridge - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 2012 to Present
Assists the teaching team in the effective implementation of the
traditional eduacationa plan and individual behavioral/social education
plan, Assures appropriate documentation of program activities and the
continuous safety of all students; Assists in the developing, and
monitoring of individual and group treatment plans and procedures.
Adult Probation Officer /Probation Counselor, Allegheny County Court of
Common Pleas - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
September 2005 to May 2012
Conducted investigations on defendants charged with offenses to assess the
risks of community safety; Supervise probationers to ensure that there
compliant with the Court's conditions; Notified the court and of any
violations; Developed a supervision plan and maintains a detailed record of
case activity; Conducted investigations and prepares presentence reports
and makes recommendations for sentencing of individuals convicted of
offenses to the court, which requires interviewing victims, offenders and
their families, as well as, collecting background data from various sources
- such as record checks, contacting schools, churches and civic
organizations; Interprets and applies sentencing guidelines and relevant
case law; Testified in court as to the basis for factual findings and
guideline application; Served as resource to the court to facilitate proper
imposition of sentence; Analyzed any objections to the presentence report
and determines appropriate course of action, including resolving disputed
issues and unresolved issues for resolution; Supervised offenders to
maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and
to provide correctional treatment; Maintained personal contact with
offenders by investigating employment, sources of income, life style and
associates to assess risk and compliance; Assessment and counseling for the
purpose of detecting substance abuse problems and implementing the
necessary treatment or violation proceedings of offenders; Case management
duties to include referrals of offenders to appropriate outside agencies,
such as medical and drug treatment facilities, and employment, community
services and training sources. Facilitated the group curriculum; Conducted
family counseling services; Apprehension of absconders.
Juvenile Court Juvenile Probation Counselor, Allegheny County Court of
Common Pleas - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
January 2001 to September 2005
Provided close supervision of offenders during the Court ordered probation;
Provided resource information to offenders to ensure compliance with all
Court ordered stipulations; Submitted written reports of offender's
progress or violations; Kept accurate written documentation of any contact
with offenders, their families, victims and community services providers;
Prepareed and submitted monthly statistical and performance reports on the
status of individual case loads; Detained offenders for violation of
probation conditions; Monitored offenders on house arrest; Supervised
community service activities; Drug Tested; Facilitated the group
curriculum; Conducted family counseling services; Transported offenders to
and from detention; Apprehension of absconders.
Education
California University of Pennsylvania - California, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Work, 2001
Schenley High School - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Technology/Business Diploma, 1997
Professional References
Michael Howard (Federal Probation Officer)
411 Seventh Ave
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Michael Maroni (Allegheny County Probation Officer)
546 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Yvonne Mickinnon (Supervisor at Allegheny County Adult Probation Office)
546 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa 15219 (412) 215- 2358
Monique Powell
155 North Craig Street, Suite 150
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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