KETYRA SAUNDERS
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EDUCATION
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Addiction Studies
Anticipated completion – Fall 2020
TIFFIN UNIVERSITY, Tiffin, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Major: Forensic Psychology
Graduated – August 2018
GPA: 3.7
Dean’s List – 4 years
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Social and Court Services
Case Management
Process of Criminal Justice
Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
Crisis Intervention Strategies
Patient Interaction
Abnormal Behavior
Victimology
Psychology and Law
Introduction to Counseling
Juvenile Detention
Program Development
Report Analysis
Event Planning and Organization
Problem and Dispute Resolution
Customer Service Orientation
Collaborative Relationship Building
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Strong Organizational and Multitasking Skills
Astute Attention to Detail
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS)
Empathetic and caring individual seeking a position in Social Services where my education, knowledge, and related experience can be used to advocate for the well-being of individuals within at-risk communities and enhance the promotion and value in offenders.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
SENECA COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER, Tiffin, OH – January 2017 to June 2018
Programming Specialist Internship
Developed strategic programs and conducted presentations for at-risk juveniles; focused on improving coping skills, promoting street law, building healthy home relationships, and providing knowledge about convictions.
Supervised and logged client activities.
Managed caseworkers implemented disciplinary actions when applicable and assisted with routine duties.
Served as counselor to caseworkers during individual meetings and the development of client treatment plans.
Monitored juveniles’ behavior and participation in court-mandated programs.
ORIANA HOUSE, Tiffin, OH – September 2017 to January 2018
CROSSWAEH Community Based Correctional Facility
Caseworker Internship
Managed casework of incarcerated clients.
Developed programs and conducted presentations that promoted healthy home relationships, provided knowledge about convictions and assisted with long-term coping skills.
Supervised facility clients and logged client activities.
Collaborated with other caseworkers to implement disciplinary actions.
Assisted caseworkers during meetings and prepared client treatment plans.
Composed reports in compliance with court requirements and made next step recommendations based on individuals’ behavior.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
TIFFIN UNIVERSITY, Tiffin, Ohio – October 2016 to May 2018
Event Services Coordinator
Coordinated, monitored, and evaluated multiple events held on the University’s campus.
Successfully handled all event aspects from set-up to completion.
Communicated with faculty and students to identify needs.
Consistently focused on providing superior customer service to event participants.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/HONORS/AWARDS
Division II Women’s Basketball GLIAC Conference Academic Award – 4 years
National Leadership and Success Honor Society – 3 years
Criminal Justice Club Member – 3 years
Tiffin University Success and Leadership Scholarship – 2 years
Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society – 2 years