Aretha Rene Chitty
Abbeville, AL ****0
Phone: 904-***-****
Alt. Phone: 334-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
United States Veteran (US Navy, 1995 – 2006 Honorable Discharge), with over 10 years of combined correctional counseling/administrative experience with in a Correctional setting.
9 years of experience monitoring/assessing threats to the US.
15 months as a Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor.
Proficient with Microsoft concepts and applications.
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Alabama Corrections Officer 1994
State of Alabama Department of Certified Corrections Officer 28 July 1994
United States Navy Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor 2000
United States Navy Corrections Specialist June 2002
Corrections Specialist Apprentice Certified 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE
Classification Specialist (10/2009 - Present)
Alabama Department of Corrections, Clayton, AL
Manage a caseload of 300 inmates by interviewing, maintaining records, counseling and making recommendations to ensure the inmates are in the appropriate custody.
Confer with Judges, Attorneys and Probation/Parole officers of
any changes in the inmates behavior or treatment completion.
Compile/analyze inmates Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports, and social history to determine nature and extent of criminality as well current and prospective social problems.
Pre-Release Re-Entry Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections, Clayton, AL
Facilitate Pre-Release/Re-Entry Program advising 50-100 inmates bi-monthly that are within 180 days of End of Sentence (EOS) or being released on Probation/Parole.
Provide the inmates with community resources to assist them in becoming law abiding citizens.
Identify Halfway Houses. Re-Entry Programs and other non-profit organizations that offer transitional services.
Communicate and solicit feedback within the inmate’s family to identify needs prior to release.
Request Social Security Cards on behalf of inmates.
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Social and Human Resource Assistant (5/2008 - 9/2008)
Talladega Clay Randolph Child Care Corp., Talladega, AL
Maintained narratives of interaction with children/parents to present to the courts.
Coached parents in the development of appropriate parenting and life skills.
Ensured children/parents received proper medical treat and/or counseling sessions.
Conducted mentoring sessions which ensured the safety of children in the home and community.
Administrative Assistant (1/2007 - 9/2008)
Talladega Clay Randolph Child Care Corp., Talladega, AL
Worked with over 50% of the Henry County DHR Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, (TANF)
Assist clients in the development of job search skills to including resume, applications, interview techniques and appropriate appearance.
Transported individuals to job interviews, work training programs and work in the event of emergency.
Corrections Specialist (4/2002 - 3/2006)
United States Navy, Jacksonville, FL
(2002-2006) Correctional Officer/Brig Duty Officer:
Ensure the safety and security of the inmates and the facility
Conducted monthly Inmate Escort Training for area up to 30 service members for area commands.
Supervise Post and Pretrial Inmates consisting up to 70 men and 5 women continuously.
Managed Correctional Custody Unit (CCU)18-25 year old service member.
Instructed Military bearing, rules and regulations and prevention of further negative behavior.
Supervised/conducted continuous training for a 9 member correctional watch-team.
Organized, facilitated and logged training monthly for a 40 member administrative team.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science Troy University (Dothan, Al) Criminal Justice 12/2010
Masters of Science Troy University (Troy, Al) Criminal Justice 7/2014