Certified Juvenile Probation Officer/Court Investigator

Suzana Saenz-Ramos

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Edinburg, Texas 78541

Cell Phone: 956-***-****

Email: ad1qzo@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking to secure a career opportunity with a reputable organization to expand my knowledge and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.

EDUCATION:

1993-1997Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas Pan American

1986-1990 High School Diploma from Edinburg High School

EMPLOYMENT:

2008 to Present Court Investigator, Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center, Edinburg, TX

In juvenile matters interview of youths and victims

Assesses juvenile potential and eligibility for placement and rehabilitative programs.

Confers with juvenile prosecutor regarding investigative activities.

Responds to inquiries and serves as a liaison with schools, community agencies, law enforcement, CPS, Texas Tropical Behavioral Center and other agencies.

Provides supervision and services for youths to ensure efforts are made to promote rehabilitation and protect the community from further delinquent acts.

Documents casework contact, status change, progress and problems to assure required contacts are being made and adherence to applicable policies.

Conducts intake and risk assessments of youths to determine the appropriate level of supervision and intervention programs.

Knowledge of Title III of the Texas Family Code, Juvenile Probation Commission Standard and Code of Ethics

1999-2008 Title IV-E Juvenile Probation Officer, Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Department, Edinburg, Texas

Responsible for supervising and monitoring at risk youth in a residential treatment facility.

Worked closely with juveniles, families and the residential treatment facility in completing individualized treatment plans related to education, drug and alcohol treatment and individual therapy.

Provided professional casework and supervision.

Provided supervision and services for youths to ensure efforts are made to promote rehabilitation and protect the community from further delinquent acts.

1998-1999 Teacher/Curriculum Organizer, K.I.D.S. Incorporated, McAllen,

Texas

Responsible for supervising, educating and supporting students to accomplish learning benchmarks.

Planned lesson plans that target specific skills and concepts.

Managed classroom to keep students engaged in the lesson and provided individual support and feedback to students.

1996-1998English and Science Teacher, O.S.M. Charter High School, Mission, Texas

Responsible for supervising, education and supporting students to accomplish learning benchmarks.

Wrote project-based curricula titled “Hurricane Alert.” The curricula incorporated one topic into all subjects.

1992-1997Officer Manager/Administrative Assistant, Telnet Systems, Edinburg, Texas

Answer and direct phone calls

Organized and scheduled appointments

Develop and maintain a filing system.

Assisted in preparing financial reports.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Patience

Dedication

Adaptability

Dedication

ORGANIZATIONS:

Certified Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Probation Commissions

Sunday school teacher at New Life Family Church and Plenitud Church

Victims Liaison Officer with the Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center

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