Shana Butterworth

Sugarland, TX * 406-***-**** * acux4e@r.postjobfree.com * www.linkedin.com/in/sbutterworthMT P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E

Versatile advocacy and research professional with a reputation for flawless service coordination, streamlining systems, and relentless advocacy services while maintaining the utmost confidentiality

Adept at interagency coordination, communications and strategic planning

Possess comprehensive and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and various social media platforms

Proven record of effective communication with diverse populations through various mediums P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Montana Department of Corrections: Probation and Parole Bureau October 2013-December 2015 (Relocated to Texas)

Woman’s Risk and Needs Assessment Trainer

Motivational Interviewing

CPR/First Aid and Incident Command Certified

Intensive Supervision Officer, July 2015 – December 2015

Coordinate resources, coach and counsel as necessary, to ensure condition compliance for up to 25 high risk/needs offenders

Monitor offender performance through coordination with employer or work service specialist

Coordinate and maintain GPS tracking equipment, maintain inventory logs, order needed equipment, basic troubleshooting, return of excess or defective equipment, ensure necessary availability and track offender movements/ curfew

Coordinate with outside agencies to refer to Chemical Dependency Treatment, Mental Health Providers, Community Service Providers and Court Services: Advocate for responsible/appropriate solutions

Facilitate weekly group drug rehabilitation program for up to 15 severe chemically addicted offenders through administration of random drug testing, sanction imposition and basic advocacy Pre-Sentence Investigator, March 2014 – July 2015

Interviewed recently convicted individuals to determine accountability, past criminal history and extenuating life circumstance

Research, collect, record, organize and sort through sensitive information and data to prepare up to 12 Pre- Sentence Reports a month for consideration to appropriate individuals while ensuring confidentiality of information

Pull national Criminal Justice Information Network criminal history checks and maintain records per policy

Direct Victim Advocacy through restitution requests, referrals to appropriate victim service organization and completed Victim Impact Reports to ensure proper victim input at sentencing

Complete sentencing recommendations based on Victim Statements, criminal history, offense information, Plea Agreement and risk/needs assessment for appropriate placement within the Judicial system or Department of Corrections to ensure appropriate consequences and rehabilitation based on specific case details Re-entry Officer/Liaison, March 2014 – July 2015

Research local, state and national resources available to targeted high risk/high needs offenders

Develop re-entry plan with Department of Labor and Industry to streamline Employment Search for inmates during Furlough period coordinating efforts of IPPO, Probation and Parole Officer and Employment Specialist reducing duplicated services and shortening time between release and gainful employment

Serve on Gallatin County Fresh Start Committee as Department of Corrections representative

Instructed colleagues on appropriate approaches to special populations and instructed in Gender Neutral Assessment Administration.

Mental Health Specialist Probation/Parole Officer, October 2013 – July 2015

Confer with up to 30 SDMI diagnosed offenders to discuss their options and goals to plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, and improve access to counseling services.

Direct referral services with community sources, such as schools and community groups.

Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and sentencing orders to assess clients' abilities, needs, eligibility for services and successful discharge plan Western Montana Mental Health Center, Bozeman, MT

Intensive Services Case Manager, October 2012 – October 2013 (Recruited by the Department of Corrections)

Managed case load of 30 adults with varying severe disabling mental illness diagnosis; consistently meeting 125-150% of assigned billing requirements

Prepared and maintain records and case files including documentation of clients' Medicaid/Medicare/SSI/SSDI eligibility

Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan

Provided individualized services to clients by supporting or teaching skills necessary for independent living; budgeting, nutrition, housing, employment and interpersonal interaction or referral/coordination with appropriate agency

Youth Dynamics, Bozeman, MT

Residential Juvenile Counselor/Advocate, February 2012 – November 2012 (Consolidated to one full time position)

Created Individualized Treatment Plans in line with DPHHS Montana and Medicaid requirements for up to eight residential juvenile clients

Developed Independent Living Skills Plans unique to each client's specific age and time until discharge

Completed appropriate Intake and Discharge summaries

Advocated clients residential, educational and therapeutic goals to multidisciplinary Treatment Team

Developed a lasting partnership with the Student Assistance Foundation to increase access to Educational Training Vouchers.

Property Management-Above and Beyond Property Management and Luna Properties, Bozeman, MT Property Manager/Operations Manager/Home Owners Association Coordinator August 2011 – October 2012 (Consolidated to one full time position)

Managed lease process from signing to deposit return

Marketed properties utilizing Craigslist, company website, print, and social media

Processed rental application through criminal/credit checks and reference verification

Maintained maintenance log, scheduled appropriate vendors and processed associated billing

Website Administration to reflect current inventory, availability and relevant documents

Property and service marketing

Processed over $150,000 in monthly payments with placement in appropriate owner funds, HOA or maintenance account and provided corresponding balance statement to appropriate clients

Prepared end of year tax documentation for 22 HOA's-filing when necessary

Completed monthly-quarterly billing for each owner to reflect current balance statement and placed/removed liens as appropriate to reflect individual account balance

Evaluated HOA finances through examination of current expenses, profits/losses and projections and made recommendations to executive officers

Monitored individual communities to ensure compliance with each unique association's regulations E D U C A T I O N

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science

Student Researcher: Neuro-physiology lab, Tri-Iota Member, Residence Hall Judicial Board Committee

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