Cory M. McNeer

Walkertown, NC Phone: 563-***-**** Email: ady2r6@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Youth and Family Services Professional with an extensive background in community programs. Experience as a Juvenile Court Officer, School Activities Director, Juvenile Detention Center Director, Family Assistance Program Manager and Instructor. Currently seeking an opportunity where I can utilize my skills and assist an organization with achieving their goals.

Professional Experience

Iowa Judicial Branch 7th District, Davenport, IA 07/2019-Present

Juvenile Court Officer I&II (Promoted to level II 7/2020)

• Serve a key role in reintegrating juvenile offenders back into society as responsible young citizens.

• One of three officers selected for supervision and case management of juvenile sex offenders.

• Organize and monitor rehabilitation plans on offenders for social agencies, assistance organizations and other

community programs.

• Ensure court obligations are met by imposing sanctions and filing probation violations as needed.

• Attend dispositions and evidentiary hearings, testify in court as required.

Davenport Community Schools, Davenport, IA 10/2011-07/2019

Juvenile Court School Liaison

• Addressed and reduced referred student’s inappropriate behavior in school.

• Assisted students, families, and the school by arranging for school/community-based services.

• Built relationships to reduce frequency of truancy by students.

• Aided in supervision and counseling of juveniles under Juvenile Court Services supervision.

• Assisted in development of programming resources to address the needs of at-risk youth.

• Proven ability to have difficult conversations, coach and collaborate at varying levels of school district and courts.

Davenport Community Schools, Davenport, IA 10/2013-07/2019

Activities Director – Smart Intermediate

• Accepted additional supervisory duties of the coaching staff at Smart Intermediate while balancing core

responsibilities of the Juvenile Court School Liaison.

• Managed and coordinated all athletic activities.

Youth Justice & Rehabilitation Center, Davenport, IA 12/2010-10/2013

Juvenile Detention Center Supervisor

• Part-time position overseeing safety and well-being of youth detained for court appearances or awaiting residential

placement.

• Managed the control center and monitored cameras to secure a safe environment for detention center employees

and clients within the facility.

Family Resources Inc., Davenport, IA 11/2008-07/2011

Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice Programs Admissions

• Took on added responsibilities of the Admissions Representative while maintaining Assistant Supervisor duties.

• Represented nine family resource programs across the state of Iowa to generate new clientele, increasing program

admissions by 43%.

• Worked directly with juvenile court officers and the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services to evaluate and

recommend placement programs for at-risk youth.

• Successfully expanded reach of services to two additional counties in Iowa.

Summit Program, Family Resources Inc., Davenport, IA 03/2004-07/2011

Assistant Supervisor (12/2007-07/2011)

• Responsible for direct supervision and scheduling of teams as well as hiring, training and budgeting.

• Addressed and resolved performance issues and upheld job performance expectations.

• Established positive working relationships with Team Leads and Instructors to achieve departmental goals.

Maintenance Technician (05/2006-12/2007)

• Completed construction projects while balancing daily activities necessary to meet maintenance schedules.

• Led and monitored the resolution of time-sensitive facility issues.

• Assumed interim manager position until new manager was hired including scheduling and providing work direction

to other maintenance technicians.

Team Lead (03/2005-05/2006)

• Coached, counseled and trained a team of Instructors and 15 court-appointed juveniles through challenging

situations and job requirements.

• Maintained productive relationships with Juvenile Court and Department of Health & Human Services contacts.

Instructor (03/2004-03/2005)

• Led a highly structured military style program designed to teach youth self-discipline, reduce defiance, develop self-confidence, and enhance life skills.

• Managed group cohorts ranging in size from 10 to 28 court-appointed youths over the course of 3 to 6 months.

• Increased the overall program success rate to 75%.

• Evaluated youth to determine whether they proceeded to next level and/or graduated from the program.

• Made placement recommendations to the Juvenile Court Officers and Department of Health & Human Services.

Volunteer Work

Batting for Kids, Inc., Davenport, IA 05/2020-Present

Board of Directors

• Foster relationships with local organizations and companies to promote Batting for Kids as a recipient of potential

donations.

• Plan and execute fundraising events, raising money to expand the organization’s reach throughout the community.

• Review, vote on, and make recommendations to strengthen the Batting for Kids programs and services.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Arts with emphasis in Sociology- University of Iowa, 2003

Internships

Department of Correctional Services-High Risk Unit, Cedar Rapids, IA 01/2003-05/2003

• Aided the High-Risk Unit Officers locate wanted fugitives.

• Supported activities and work ranging from US Marshals, Iowa State Patrol and local police department.

Davenport Police Department, Davenport, IA 01/2002-05/2002

• Assisted Police Officers with daily duties including responding to calls such as traffic accidents, domestic

disturbances, fights, and citizen support.

• Gained exposure to various departments and processes including Patrol, K-9, Crime Scene and Vice Units.

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