Objective
To expand my knowledge and experience through leadership positions in which I could also contribute my skills, education and experiences within the correctional organization environment to benefit mutual growth and success.
Skills
Over 11 years experience in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
Experience in management and supervision positions
Over 5 years experience in teaching and staff training in basic training and officer training
Over 4 years experience in counseling, case management.
One year in lead work-Training Sergeant & Program Coordinator –Suicide Prevention (DOC Training Academy)
Education
2016 Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies; Boston, MA
M.S. Human Services; concentration-Leadership
2014 The Pennsylvania State University; University Parks, PA
B.A. Applied Psychology
150 hours Internship at Camp Noah; Sandy Hook, CT (6/2013)
150 hours Internship at Family Diversified Interventions; Reading, PA (Jan-Apr/2013)
2004 Delaware County Community College; Media, PA
Associates: Behavioral Science/Psychology
1995 Advanced Career Technology (ACT); Upper Darby, PA
Certificate: Information Specialist
Internship: Pennsylvania State University-University Park-Staff Assistant Program
Work Experience
2004-Present Pennsylvania Department of Corrections; Wernersville, PA.
Center Director 2-Wernersville Community Corrections Center (March 2015-current)
Corrections Counselor 2- SCI Camphill & Wernersville Community Corrections Center (2011-2015)
Training Sergeant, Program Coordinator-DOC Training Academy (2010-2011)
Staff Trainer- As needed –SCI Graterford & Wernersville Community Corrections Center (2006-to date)
Corrections Officer-SCI Graterford (2004-2010)
Certification, Training and Clearances
CISM-Critical Incident Stress Management-Individual/Group Crisis Intervention & Peer Support
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
Thinking for a Change, Motivational Interviewing and Violent Prevention
Batterers Intervention
ASHI First Aide, AED and CPR Instructor (2006-2014)
Suicide Prevention and Intervention-Program Coordinator
EPICS certified
Professional Groups
APA-American Psychological Associations
SPN-Social Psychology Network
Community Involvement
Berks Women In Crisis Advocate (training)
America Red Cross/Berks Division-Disaster Action Team (2012-2014)
Phoebe Berks Retirement Home (2012-2013)
Reference(s): available upon request