Probation Officer Juvenile Justice
Resume:
Monique Williams
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Impeccable managerial and organizational qualities. Self - motivated, confident, and resourceful. Eager to obtain a position where my academic success, my career, life experiences and my interpersonal skills can be utilized so that I may be an asset to an establishment and where there is an opportunity for growth. Education
State of Georgia POST Academy, Forsyth, Ga
Graduated from the Georgia POST Academy required by the State of Georgia and became certified as a Probation/Parole Officer.
March 2018
State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Graduated from the Academy and became a certified Juvenile Probation Officer March 2017
State of Georgia BCOT Academy, Forsyth, Ga
Graduated from the BCOT Academy required by the Georgia Department of Corrections and became a certified Corrections Officer.
March 2016
Nyack College and Theological Seminary, New York, NY Bachelor of Science in Social Work.
December 2013
LaGuardia College, LIC, NY
NYS Certified EMT-B
March 2004
Certifications
State of Georgia POST Council
Probation/Parole Officer
State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Georgia Department of Corrections
Correction Officer
Professional Experience
2023 - Present
Northeast Georgia Health System,
Gainesville,Ga • Monitors fall Virtual risk patients Monitor remotely Technician from the Virtual Monitoring Unit who are in need of safety interventions.
• Receives handoff communication from Medical Observers/Virtual Monitor Technicians at the start of shift and provides handoff communication to oncoming Medical Observers/Virtual Monitor Technicians for the upcoming shift.
• Identifies the specific safety risk(s) for which the patient is being monitored.
• Confirms the need to initiate or discontinue virtual monitoring or bedside monitoring with shift primary nurse.
• Maintains continual direct visualization of the patient either at the bedside or visualization through the virtual monitoring system.
• Recognizes changes in the patient's behavior or demeanor that indicate increasing risk for an adverse safety event and escalates concerns.
• Discerns those safety risks that pose, or may pose, an immediate threat to life.
• Surveys the patient environment for items that could pose a potential safety risk to the patient.
• Identifies family/visitors who may pose a threat to the patient's safety or who bring in items that may pose a safety threat.
• Documents observations and interventions by computer, hand written or verbal communication
• Maintains order and functioning of Virtual Monitoring Unit and equipment. 2018-2019
Department of Community Supervision, Hall County, Ga Parole/Probation Officer
• Supervised parolees/probationers to ensure that they were adhering to the terms of their release from prison.
• Informed offenders of requirements of their release, such as office visits, drug testing, restitution payments, educational plans and employment stipulations.
• Investigated activities of offenders to ascertain their level of readjustment into society.
• Performed arrests of offenders who violated the terms of their release according to statutory law and requirements.
• Testified in court concerning matters pertaining to offenders such as sentencing, trials, pleas, and violations of parole/probation.
• Monitored and conducted surveillance of offenders.
• Investigated background histories of offenders, reviewed court files, police reports and other pertinent reports to gather information to determine an offender’s readiness of release or need for re-arrest.
• Aided offenders in making plans with life adjustments to ensure their success with adhering to the terms of their probation/parole.
• Counseled offenders via office visits, employment visits, community contacts and correspondence.
• Provided offenders or inmates with assistance in matters concerning detainees, sentences in other jurisdictions, and writs.
• Compiled reports detailing offenders progress to determine if and when offenders were able to attain early probation release.
2017 – 2018
Department of Juvenile Justice, Fulton County, Ga
Parole/Probation Officer
• Provided supervision, supportive counseling, and oversaw case management of juvenile offenders.
• Conducted home visits on a regular basis to monitor compliance of youth’s probationary terms.
• Attended court hearings on behalf of committed youth.
• Provided secure and non-secure transports of youth between facilities, placements, and various appointments regarding probation needs.
• Filed warrants in accordance with policy when youth offenders failed to comply with the terms of their probation.
• Oversaw management of youth offender case files within the DJJ Juvenile Tracking System.
• Conducted offender screenings during detainment and home studies to determine which placement options were suitable when youth offenders are released from detention centers.
• Made regular school visits to ensure youth offenders were in attendance.
• Performed DAI assessments to determine a youth offender’s need for mental health treatment. 2016-2017
Georgia Department of Corrections, Phillips State Prison, Buford, Ga
• Supervised and monitored the daily various scaled population of CSM and Mental Health Offender movement.
• Provided daily supervision of mental health offenders within assigned general or specialized housing units.
• Provided close proximity escort duties of various mental health level offenders to disciplinary hearings, intake transfers, or other placement designations.
• Supervised the administration of medication provided to offenders.
• Performed duties of a Visitation Officer; supervised and monitored visitation activities.
• Executed and recorded daily offender cell and person searches for contraband.
• Prepared and filed disciplinary and other reports on offender infractions and information which may have compromised institutional security or safety.
• Supervised offenders on hospital posts while they were being treated and hospitalized at various facilities.
• Transported offenders to and from assigned hospital posts. 2013 – 2016
Harvest Hands, Buford, Ga
• Successfully owned and operated a non-for-profit agency geared toward helping ex-offenders successfully acclimate themselves back into society.
• Acted as a liaison between our clients and various agencies that prepared them to gain employment by teaching them interview skills and how to prepare resumes.
• Facilitated group sessions alongside other LCSW counselors who partnered with my organization, which met on a weekly basis to provide mental health treatment and encouraged our clients to continue their momentum of progress toward positive change.
2011 – 2013
Early Discoveries Academy, Port Jefferson, NY
• Developed and facilitated an Exploring Parenting workshop and co-facilitated a Positive Discipline workshop series.
• Observed and engaged children who were referred by teachers and the Mental Health Coordinator that displayed behavioral challenges and created care plans to modify their behavior.
• Engaged in “Play Therapy” with children in order to assess and effectively develop behavioral modification activities.
• Interviewed and assessed families during the enrollment process, gathered information for the agency's DECA assessment tool, and engaged in all aspects of the mental health department of the organization. 2004 - 2009
Emergency Medical Technician, North Shore LIJ Emergency Medical Svc, Syosset, NY • Performed EMT-B duties in the 911 division of the department, responding to various calls within the 5 boroughs of New York City.
• Performed EMT-B duties in the transport division of the department, which included transporting patients to scheduled appointments, rehab centers and home from the hospital.
• Responded to emergency calls to patient’s homes and within the hospital system. 2000 – 2004
Teacher, Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy, New York, NY
• Performed daily academic instructional support to students within a classroom setting.
• Supervised students in the learning center.
• Coordinated student activities and lesson plans.
• Mentored “high risk” student population with special emotional needs.
• Implemented and conducted the Health/Hygiene and Morals/Values training course. 1991 – 2000
Senior Administrative Associate, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY
• Effectively worked alongside the Director of Pediatrics.
• Structured daily meetings and conferences.
• Processed payroll for medical staff on a bi-weekly basis.
• Oversaw the Procurement Department’s activities to ensure proper accountability of the Department of Pediatrics inventory.
• Worked extensively with the public within the Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, and Patient Information Departments.
References furnished upon request.
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