William L. Whitaker

***** ***** **** ***** 724-***-****

Missouri City, Texas 77489 acptlo@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

A highly organized, self-motivated, stable professional with 25 years experience in the criminal justice field

dealing with both juvenile and adult offenders. An excellent communicator both oral and written, with

supervisory experience. A team player who works well in stressful situations, and is consistently willing to take

on new challenges. Excellent in prioritizing tasks for efficient problem solving and is very safety conscious.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Criminal Justice

Maintain the safety and security of the community, including clients housed in the locked facility.

Process clients entering into the criminal justice system along with conducting inventory of their personal

belongings.

Counsel clients in individual sessions as well as group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance

abuse and physical abuse as well as mental and physical illness.

Assist clients in adjusting to treatment plans, as well as setting up appointments and providing support.

Case Management/Client Supervision

Collaborate with counselors, physicians, and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment plans, drawing on

social work experience and client needs.

Interview clients, conduct daily focus groups, prepare documents, review records, conduct assessments,

and confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of the clients.

Counsel and aid family members by assisting them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the

client during their incarceration.

Facilitate both drug and alcohol and behavioral/emotional treatment programs for clients.

Support individuals in the performance of household/life skills activities such as organizing their structured

living environment and managing their money and time effectively.

Maintain confidentiality of clients’ information and documentation as required.

Management

Uphold order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations,

policies, and laws.

Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, and procedures.

Supervise and direct staff members to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of the clients.

Monitor behavior of staff to ensure courteous and professional behavior toward clients.

Perform monthly trainings and evaluations to keep staff members up to date on policies and procedures.

WORK HISTORY

Psych Tech II, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX 2013 - Present

Psych Tech II, NHS Mental Health & Human Services, Chippewa, PA 2011 - 2013

2009 – 2011

Treatment Supervisor, Abraxas Youth & Family Services, Pittsburgh, PA

2002 – 2004

Lead Child Care Worker for Troubled Youth, Holy Family Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

EDUCATION

Mountain State University, Beckley, W V, Master of Science Degree - Strategic Leadership

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, Bachelors of Science Degree - Criminology & Corrections

Houston Community College, Houston, TX, Associates of Arts Degree

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