Juvenile Correctional Probation Officer

Willie B. Knight Jr.

Hidden Creek Circle

Lizella, GA 31052

(478) 257 – 6289 (H) (478) 390 – 7298 (C)

**************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

I would like to utilize my lively and energetic attitude in providing direction, support and encouragement to individuals and staff. With my administrative and institutional abilities, I would also work to perform administrative tasks, promote teamwork, and creativity that creates a congenial work environment while upholding quality, sound work ethics, and integrity.

SUMMARY

Managed projects with many employees reporting under my leadership

Proven proficiency in crisis intervention

Ability to motivate coworkers to complete projects and to work together as a team

Proficient in using Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Can effectively organize and coordinate all aspects of a program in order for a company to have any success

Very quick learner and have the ability to work with people of any type of personality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self Employed, Fitness Trainer (Personal Trainer Certificate)

Over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry

Fitness trainer instructing individuals and groups in exercise activities

Strength Training, Endurance Building and Flexibility Improvements

Nutrition advise to various clients

Navicent Health, Environmental Services Supervisor

Oversee the activities of assigned Environmental Services staff to ensure that assigned areas are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with requisite standards of quality and safety

Responsible for the care of equipment, control of supplies and training of employees

Responsible for making decisions regarding allocation or human resources based on the collective needs of the entire health system

Member of the interview panel for new employees

Manage staffing schedule

Lead engagement groups for the staff members

Behavioral Health Provider, The Oconee Center, Milledgeville, GA 04/2014-08/2016

Traveled to various school districts to help with Behavioral issues (Hancock and Wilkinson County)

Assisted participants in acquiring, retaining, or improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills

Encouraged participation and independent functioning outside the participant’ or family home

Led and conducted group and individual therapy activities

Helped students to gain self-confidence

Motivated students to develop a positive approach towards life

Patient Transport, Central Georgia Health Systems, Inc., Macon, GA 03/2013-04/2016

Transports patients, beds and other items necessary between various locations within the hospital

Assist clinicians in the lifting of patients

Perform delegated duties in assisting with the care of the patient

Responsible for designed equipment and supplies used in the care of assigned patients

Clean equipment and reports broken equipment in need of repair

Duties are executed with a sense of urgency and in alignment with our operational output metrics of Quality & Safety, Experience, and Efficiency

Career Coordinator, GDOL- Southwest Magnet and Law Academy, Macon, GA 10/2012-12/2012

Coordinated and implemented a school-to-work transitional program that required both local and statewide travel. My responsibilities included but not limited to:

Identified potential “at risk” participants who met established criteria for participation

Provided job development and placement assistance

Maintain documentation and monitored the program effectiveness

Promoted the program within the schools and the community

Conducted oral/written presentations

Program Manager, The Methodist Home, Macon, GA 02/2012-07/2012

Provided leadership and supervision of assigned teams in alliance with the mission of The Methodist Home. Some of my duties included but not limited to:

Ensures cottage coverage at all times

Assures open communication with staff

Supervised Child Care Counselors

Promoted a professional, positive work environment

Maintained accurate and orderly procedures for dispensing medications

Established and maintained an environment that promoted the safety of the residents

Arranged family visits

Promoted academic progress of residents

Communicated with outside agencies such as DFCS, CASA, School,etc.

Handled crisis in such a way that there was a positive, therapeutic impact of the program.

Maintained the integrity of the program structure and insured the therapeutic environment of the program.

State Court Probation Officer, Bibb County State Court, Macon, GA 2002 – 2011

Managed cases and maintained documentation of over 3000 defendants while serving their probation sentences and made arrest of defendants who were in violation of their probation terms.

Prepared revocation reports within a timely manner which were reviewed by the judge on each defendant who appeared in the State Court of Bibb County.

Created and maintained detailed spreadsheets of all completed assigned and mandatory community service hours of each defendants.

Led and facilitated the Youth Offender Group (9-week program designed to help first time offenders maintain a clear record.

Provided counseling for students on an individual and group basis.

Mental Health Technician (Part-time), River Edge Behavioral Health Care, Macon, GA 1999 – 2000

Monitored chronically mentally ill clients in a residential home environment

Maintaining accurate clinical records of client’s daily activities

Assisted each client in basic daily living skills

Provided a nurturing and caring environment for each client to assist them in making correct decisions

Detention Counselor: Department of Juvenile Justice, Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Macon, GA 1998 – 2002

Responsible for the well care of at risk adolescent youth in a secure lock down facility

Led and conducted group and individual therapy activities

Helped students to gain self-confidence

Motivated students to develop a positive approach towards life

Assisted administrative team in maintaining facility order and control

Cottage Life Supervisor: Department of Juvenile Justice, Macon Youth Development Campus, Macon, GA 1991 -1998

Supervised 9 Juvenile Correctional Officers & made documentations on their performance appraisals

Conducted and scheduled coverage for group counseling sessions and cottage communication meetings

Facilitated bi-weekly individual counseling for youth

Provided supportive counseling for students’ families

Managed juvenile correctional officers and provided feedback on their performance

Led enrichment activities to develop and maintain therapeutic environments for students in living cottages

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA

Major: Criminal Justice

May 1991

High School Diploma Southwest High School, Macon GA

May 1986

CERTIFICATION

Personal Trainer Certificate, AMFPT

Fitness, Aerobics, Strength and Nutrition

Exp 4/25/19 (Copy of certificate available upon request)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint

INTERESTS

Group Fitness Instructor at various health clubs in the surrounding area. I enjoy reading, singing, listening to music and spending quality time with family and friends.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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