Data Entry Correctional Officer

Joseph L. Trygstad

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Working with people, to meet them where they are to overcome barriers preventing them from living a successful life, helping to regain their purpose.

EXPERIENCE

May 16th, 2022 – Present

Mental Health Therapist, Nexus-Gerard Family Healing

Conduct assessments and treatment services to individuals, families, and groups, as well as facilitate partnership strategies with the community while preparing for client discharge (CBT, TF-CBT, CASSI, CANS)

Coordinate with community stake holders to facilitate legal, court hearings, special education (IEP) meetings with schools, and communicate with social service agencies

Maintained compliance with policies, state, and federal governing agency and Nexus reporting requirements

Educate staff about family treatment integration theory and technique and its application to residents

Attended staff meetings, program clinical team meetings, therapy clinical supervision sessions and in-service as required by Nexus

Ensure confidentiality regarding medical issues, background, and treatment

September 27th, 2021 – May 13th,2022

Career Specialist, Family Service Rochester

Facilitate Father Project groups fostering accountability, responsibility, and independence

Lead worker, coordinating meetings via Zoom/Teams with clients, community stakeholders, Legal Aid of Olmstead County (LAOC), Family Access Center (FAC), Child Support, and Domestic violence

Coaching disadvantaged Fathers utilizing motivational interviewing skills to obtain career goals

Extensive experience providing exceptional customer service to clients and stakeholders

Coordinate, instruct, and assist clients in building a resume, obtain interviewing competence, and job search techniques

Skilled public speaker, proficient in data entry using Work Force-One database

January 1, 2021 – September 27th, 2021

Correctional Officer II, Department of Corrections

Monitor implementation of policy and procedures on the floor to ensure offender, staff, and visitor safety

Maintain inventory of all controlled items with-in a secure facility

Supervise and maintain accountably of all 104 medium custody offenders in a correctional setting

Compile and complete reports via Microsoft Office and COMMS database

January 23, 2019, - December 31st, 2020

Career Navigator, Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Case Management organizer of over 300 incarcerated students, while monitoring 117 clients returned to the community

Lead worker, prepare background checks, received required documents from community stakeholders to coordinate, job-fairs, and job interviews inside a Correctional Facility

Coached adult students using Motivational Interviewing skills to assess their career goals

One-on-one guidance, critiqued resumes, prepare for job search, interviewing skills, develop soft skills

Motivate students to streamline career plans integrating Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)

Competent public speaker to small and large groups to include executives, correction agents and community stakeholders

September 15, 2010 – January 22nd, 2019

Correction Officer II, Minnesota Department of Corrections

Control Center operator, monitor movement in and out of the facility, field incoming calls and radio traffic

CPR and First Aid instructor, presented the material via PowerPoint audio visual equipment

Certified Crisis Intervention Team member (CIT), utilizing de-escalation skills to offenders to reduce high risk, self-injurious individuals in crisis

Certified Integrated Conflict Management System (ICMS) facilitator to resolve conflicts between staff, improve communication with managers, and supervisors

Education

August 2022 – Present

Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

May 2019

Master of Arts, Human Services Counseling- Crisis Response and Trauma

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

GPA 3.23

December 2015

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/ Criminal Psychology

Minor: Christian Counseling

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Skills

Leadership /Team Management Conflict Resolution

Public Speaking Time Management

Strong Communication skills, written and verbal

Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)

Military Service

Minnesota Army National Guard

11B 2/135 Infantry Div.

US Navy- ABE3

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69

Gulf War Veteran

Activities

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch

Hospitality Director

CPR Instructor

Rochester Waterski Show Team

Show Director

Announcer

Show Skier

Stephen Ministry/ Healing Hearts

Prayer and Compassion for people in crisis

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