Rehabilitation Counselor Correctional Officer

Pam Barella

Human Service Specialist

Tacoma, WA 98409

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I am seeking a career where I can expand and share the knowledge and experience Ive gained over the past 10 + years with others I enjoy working with people and its rewarding when you are able to make a difference and be able to help them. I am knowledgeable in assessing inmates and residents in correctional environments. In addition I have experience in working with geriatric nursing home residents and had my own adult family home for 5 years. Investigated resident/inmate behavioral backgrounds.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

Special Commitment Center

September 2009 to November 2019

I was responsible in supervising level 3 sex offenders on McNeil Island. I specialized in counseling and rehabilitating the sex offenders. The goal was to try and correct their thoughts and behaviors to prepare them to become a part of society again. I assisted administration with the intake process as well as preparing them to be discharged. I was trained to handle medical emergencies and trained and to handle inmates by force if necessary.

Correctional Officer

Washington State Department of Corrections - Monroe, WA I supervised inmates to provide safety to co-workers and other inmates in this correctional facility. I was trained to handle unsafe situations by force if necessary, I was also trained to handle medical emergencies. I was responsible for completing all documentation. Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA

July 1993 to July 1993

Skills

• Social Work

• Crisis Intervention

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Crisis Management

• Behavioral Therapy

• Conflict Management

• Addiction Counseling

• Behavioral Health

• Data Entry (3 years)

• Mental Health Counseling

• Case Management

• Medication Administration

Certifications and Licenses

Defensive Tactics

July 2020 to Present

Passed required tests, for defensive tactics in order to use levels of force and restrain level 3 sex offenders.

Adult family home behavioral manager

First Aid Certification