Library Assistant Correctional Officer

Michelle R. Watkins

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EDUCATION:

Fall 2011- Fall 2015

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Major: Therapeutic Recreation. College GPA: 3.4 (Graduation Date: December 19, 2015)

Fall 2007- Spring 2011

Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine. High School GPA: 3.56

(Awarded with High Honors)

ACTIVITIES/ SPECIAL SKILLS

Certified Trauma-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner

High- School National Honor Society

Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

High-School Dance Team

Effective Communication & Critical Thinking

Volunteer Program Boy’s & Girls Club

Cultural Sensitivity & Team Relationship

Chicago Youth Program

Children Teaching Children (CTC)

Women’s Task Force

Data Collection & Reporting

Problem Solving & Social Skills

Management & Leadership Skills

Childcare & Interpersonal Skills

Reference: Professional References submitted upon request

EXPERIENCE:

March 2021-September 2022- Team Leader (Dorm Supervisor)

Gainesville State School

•Provides oversight, leadership, training and technical assistance to coaches in the performance of their duties; promotes ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development; monitors performance of duties; provides verbal and written feedback, coaching, and mentoring, all in accordance with the Texas Model; conducts performance reviews of supervised staff; reviews and approves performance evaluations completed for coaches; and initiates or takes corrective personnel actions as necessary.

•Proactively promotes understanding of Texas Model goals and objectives and coaches staff on strategies to achieve treatment goals and objectives; coordinates the implementation of policy and procedural changes; collaborates with training specialists to identify training needs of dorm staff; ensures coaches complete training requirements in a timely manner; and monitors processes to ensure coaches complete training requirements in a timely manner.

•Participates in activities relating to the facility’s compliance with TJJD policies and procedures, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, TJJD Case Management Standards, and collaborates with the facility’s compliance officer regarding compliance monitoring activities.

August 2020-March 2021- Senior Juvenile Correctional Officer (Supervisor)

Gainesville State School

•Performs highly complex (senior-level) work overseeing correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles in a correctional residential facility.

•Work involves overseeing the daily operations of a juvenile residential facility; and facilitating youth rehabilitation, supervision of youth, and coaching their personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

•Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility, supervises other Juvenile Correctional Officers during shifts, and ensures the safety and security of youth and staff.

•Supports, coaches, and mentors other JCOs to teach appropriate methods and positive ways to work with youth. Works to help youth to achieve progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress and trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways. Responds appropriately to youth grievances. May act as Campus Shift Administrator.

February 2020-August 2020- Juvenile Correctional Officer

Gainesville State School

•Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility.

•Works to help youth to achieve progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress and trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways.

•Uses appropriate intervention methods in response to behavioral issues that seeks to aid in learning and correcting behavior.

•Maintains a consistent effort to ensure safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger.

•Interacts and engages with youth in ways that both maintain appropriate structure and exercise understanding of brain development in youth with complex trauma.

•Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and consistently recognizes progress and good choices made by youth.

EXPERIENCE:

Jan 2016- February 2020– Recreational Therapist

Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital

·Participate in direct interventions for adolescents, pediatrics and adults with behavioral disorders.

·Evaluate and review chart profiles (behavior, history, etc.) of patients amongst a team of therapists, doctors and nurses

·Plan safe, goal assertive special events and activity therapy for patients.

·Delegate responsibilities for management of patients through counseling, activities, and documentation.

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 – Internship

NeuroRestorative

·Participate in direct interventions for teenagers and adults with neurological disorders.

·Evaluate and review chart profiles (behavior, history, etc.) of participants amongst a team of therapists and nurses.

·Plan safe, cost-effective, goal assertive special events and trips for clients.

·Delegate responsibilities for management of clients through budgeting, activities, and documentation.

Aug 2014 – Aug 2015 – Library Assistant

Morris Library at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

·Complete clerical duties.

·Help patrons retrieve books utilizing library database.

·Assist patrons in book checkout process.

·Operate advanced online library database to obtain vague materials.

·Aid patrons in search of new materials for research.

Aug 2013-May 2014–Life Skills and Academic Coach

OPTIONS Transitions to Independence

·Empower students with complex learning disabilities in various ways.

·Aide with the development of student’s activities of daily living (ADL). Participate in direct interventions for young adults with ADHD, Asperger’s Disorder, Anxiety, Tourette syndrome, and other complex learning disabilities.

·Tutor students in academic subjects such as mathematics, English grammar, and science

Sep 2012 – July 2013~ Manager

McDonalds

·Account for the restaurants daily cash/credit earnings.

·Establish assertion and communication with consumers.

·Assign a variety of tasks and duties to co-workers.

·Insure the fluidity of the working environment amongst consumers and staff.

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