Laquitta Murray
*** * **** ****** ********, VA **223 Phone: 757-***-****
********.******@*****.***
Education
Elizabeth State University, August 2010-May 2013
B.S Degree in Criminal Justice, minor Sociology Elizabeth City, NC
Skills
Proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and co-workers
CPR/First Aid Certified
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Strong Organization Skills
Certified Subject Matter Specialist
VICN Certified (Level A&B)
Related Experience
Deep Meadow Correction Center State Farm, Virginia
Casework Counselor, March 2016-Present
Manage a caseload of 150 individuals in a security setting
Knowledge of casework and treatment methods of behavior modification
Facilitate rehabilitative programs
Implement treatment plans, case plans and goals
Saint Brides Correction Center, Chesapeake, Virginia
Correction Officer, June 2015-Feburary 2016
Supervises the daily activities of offenders while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement.
Interacts with the visitors, staff, offenders and public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
Prepare and maintain forms and reports
Facilitate rehabilitative programs
Defuse disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
Used Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices to control disruptive behavior
Maintain & write accurate incident reports.
Maintain a caseload
Virginia Department of Corrections-Culpeper Correctional Center For Women, Mitchells,VA
Corrections Officer, June 2014-November 2014 Under Construction
Supervises the daily activities of offenders while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement.
Interacts with the visitors, staff, offenders and public to maintain orderly and secure operations.
Prepare and maintain forms and reports
Facilitate rehabilitative programs
Defuse disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
Used Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices to control disruptive behavior
Maintain & write accurate incident reports.
Maintain a caseload
Department of Juvenile Justice-Culpeper Juvenile Correction Center, Mitchells, VA
Correction Officer, October 2013-June2014
Build and maintain appropriate rapport with residents in a secure setting.
Defuse disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
Use verbal and listening skills to determine potential resident problems, such as suicide risk, intoxication, drug usage, assaultive behavior, etc.
Inform and explain institutional rules to residents, and supervise and monitor behavior.
Supervise and monitor residents, watching closely for unusual behavior, improper conduct or signs of conflict
Knowledge of juvenile rehabilitation policies, procedures and legal rights.
Just People Inc Group home, Chesapeake, VA
Residential Technician, September 2012-October 2013
Supervised males (10-22) in a residential setting
Maintain written reports
Assist individuals who suffer from severely mental illness with daily living; bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring
Provided crisis evaluations for patients in the Psychiatric Service both on and off site, for young adults.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center, Chesapeake, VA
Direct Support Professional, January 2011-October 2013
Supervise individuals in a group home setting.
Extensive experience working in homes with adults and children with severe mental illnesses.
Provide all daily living task to enhance quality of life for individuals with aggressive behaviors and mental illnesses
Work with clients that are sex offenders.
Develop and manage treatment plans
Respond to the inquires and orient individuals in crisis intervention programs
Respond to inquiries on the benefits of crisis intervention.
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, August 2010 –December 2013
Coordinate, scheduled and arrange meeting and travel calendars.
Coordinate domestic and international incoming and outgoing calls
Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office and gather information and present reports.
Maintained accurate an exceptional filing system; and a clean reception area.
Research and analyze skills
Make presentations
Develop curriculums for use in educational workshops
Analyze and interpret financial workshops