BONNIE KESSELL

541-***-**** *** E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston, OR 97838 ad3jpl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am a quality focused professional with numerous years of customer and public relations experience. I am experienced in leadership by having successfully supervised a team for four years. I am goal oriented and thrive to learn.

EDUCATION —

EXPERIENCE

1997 – 2003

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Degree

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR

1993 – 1997

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree

Blue Mountain Community College

Hermiston, OR

01/2006 – 08/2017, 07/2021 – Present

Parole & Probation Officer II • Umatilla County

Develop supervision plan with clients.

Offender Management System (OMS).

Completing LS/CMIs, WRNAs, and release planning for Adults in Custody (AIC)

I worked in the parole officer role for 15 years and I know what it takes to transition from living in the institution to living in the community, successfully.

Assess, counsel, and refer to appropriate community services.

Demonstrate effective motivational interviewing techniques.

Create programs, provide alternative behavior models, and facilitate classes for clients.

Coordinate with treatment/service providers and criminal justice system.

Maintain confidential records and prepare reports on activities, cases, and contacts.

Submit reports to appropriate agency or organizational unit.

Participate in Court proceedings and hearings process.

Work with local officials regardin7g clients when necessary.

Investigate and prepare pre-sentence reports for the Court which include confidential client information.

08/2017 – 07/2021

Parole & Probation Officer Supervisor (PO III) • Umatilla County

Train new employees.

All aspects of supervision of assigned staff.

Management of day-to-day operations.

Assign client caseloads to staff.

Audit client case plans.

Schedule Field Services Officers.

Program monitoring and development.

Interagency coordination.

Caseload management.

Schedule and participate in trainings.

Schedule and attend Department meetings.

Impose discipline to include various progressive steps up to termination.

Participate in developing Department policies and procedures.

Develop supervision plan with clients.

Assess, counsel, and refer to appropriate community services.

Demonstrate effective motivational interviewing techniques.

Create programs, provide alternative behavior models, and facilitate classes for clients.

Coordinate with treatment/service providers and criminal justice system.

Maintain confidential records and prepare reports on activities, cases, and contacts.

Submit reports to appropriate agency or organizational unit.

Participate in Court proceedings and hearings process.

Work with local officials regarding clients when necessary.

Investigate and prepare pre-sentence reports for the Court which include confidential client information.

2000 – 2006

Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor I • Umatilla County Mental Health

Duties: diagnose alcohol and/or drug affected clients who have been referred via self, Court, and/or parole/probation. Diagnosis occurs through ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and the client is placed accordingly into a group which is based on curriculum of Evidence Based Practice. Caseload management of 30-40 clients creating case notes, audits when necessary and individual appointments monthly.

1997 – 2000

Alcohol & Drug Counselor I • STEPS to Freedom • Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

I worked on a 70-bed pre-release, all male unit, of incarcerated inmates who had Addiction and criminal issues. In my position I taught Relapse Prevention, Recovery Lifestyle, HIV/Infectious Disease, basic Alcohol/Drug Use, Abuse and Addiction. I completed ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) on incarcerated inmates, based on their diagnosis they were placed accordingly into specific groups. I had a caseload of 20-30 persons, and I had to ensure I kept we case notes on each inmate and meet with each inmate monthly.

1995 – 1997

Practicum Student • Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

Observe Alcohol/Drug treatment groups, stamp bibles, read treatment papers, participate in group therapy with the inmates as an observer.

I had to write weekly papers for my Practicum Student class on what I was doing and learning.

KEY SKILLS —

COMMUNICATION

Project Management, Communication, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Caseload Management, Typing, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Management, Decision Making

Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication.

Great listener and persuasive speaker.

Strong ability to speak in public, to groups, and in meetings.

Ability to demonstrate empathy and constructive problem-solving solutions while listening and counseling clients.

LEADERSHIP

Appropriate delegation of tasks to staff.

Professional ability to demonstrate leadership.

Prioritize and operate efficiently and effectively.

Create new ideas to work more efficiently.

Managing group meetings.

Counseling, advising, and listening

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced DPPST Certification #46671

LEDS Certified

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