Specialized Care Coordinator with Court Experience

MARY M. GRIESS

PHONE 973-***-**** • E-MAIL ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and motivated professional with over twelve years of court administrative experience and case management. Demonstrated numerous skills in counseling both adult and juvenile clients in substance abuse, mental health and providing crisis intervention counseling. Extensive experience developing and assessing individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans. Highly experienced in quality customer service, proficient in prioritizing, organizing and time management. Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills. Excels at addressing root causes of illegal behavior in order to reduce recidivism by building a strong compassionate professional rapport with a diverse clientele dealing with mental health and behavioral challenges.

Principles of Municipal Court Training; Passed Written and Oral Exam

Crisis Intervention, Management and Leadership Trainings

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Municipal and Superior Court Judiciary Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hudson County Partnership, Secaucus, NJ- Jan. 2024- Present

Specialized Care Coordinator

Develop and implement targeted intervention programs for children exhibiting problematic sexual behavior, with the goal of reducing recidivism and preventing further involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems.

Conduct thorough needs assessments for both children and their families, identifying the necessary resources and support services to address underlying issues and foster healthier outcomes.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (MDT), including mental health professionals, social workers, detectives, prosecutors, psychiatrist, medical doctors and educators, to create and monitor individualized care plans that promote behavioral improvement and family stability.

Participate in advisory board meetings, contributing data-driven recommendations and insights for enhancing program effectiveness and expanding prevention efforts.

Engage directly with families, providing guidance, education, and resources to foster a supportive home environment and empower caregivers to support the child’s rehabilitation.

Maintain detailed, confidential records and documentation to ensure compliance with organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and child welfare regulations.

State of New Jersey Judiciary, Paterson, NJ – Oct. 2016-Sept. 2023

Probation Officer

Supervise adults and juveniles placed on probation by monitoring and enforcing court orders and setting conditions of probation

Conducting drug and alcohol testing as well as field work which include home, school, treatment facilities and jail visits

Compose reports in compliance with court requirements

Counsel clients in identifying and prioritizing needs and required interventions by making the proper referrals.

Interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-intervention investigations reports by checking criminal history records and working along with many other agencies to build a strong precise report and present to the courts as needed.

Ramsey Municipal Court, Ramsey, NJ – Jan. 2016- Oct. 2016

Deputy Municipal Court Administrator

Oversaw court operations including calendaring, court sessions, sound recording and drafting correspondence

Produced quality customer service and guidance to litigants and the public by responding to all inquiries

Reviewed, monitored, updating daily, weekly and monthly management reports as well as all financial accounts

Supervised of assigned staff

Ensured compliance with the New Jersey Rules of Court, Supreme Court Directives, laws and established policies and procedures governing the operations of the Municipal Courts

Care Management Organization-Families and Community Together, Mountainside, NJ 2014-2016

Care Manager

Supported clients utilizing the wraparound philosophy for children with emotional, developmental and behavioral challenges in the community

Implemented the proper level of services needed after conducting an intensive thorough assessment

Facilitated meetings with families and professionals

Created service plans that are child and family centered while assisting families in meeting the highest quality of services and achieving their goals by utilizing and managing services offered to them in their community

Monitored and managed a case load of over 25 diverse families simultaneously with high level of intensive care needed while maintaining on-going contact in a timely, clear and concise manner

Mobile Response Services- Family Intervention Unit, Wayne, NJ – 2013-2014

Crisis Intervention Specialist

De-escalated crisis situations by utilizing conflict management and negotiating skills with children and families by responding within one hour of dispatch screening

Provided problem solving advice, information and referral, education and prevention for people in crisis

Coordinated and facilitated child family team meetings and crisis management across multi-system linkages during stabilization period, maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive records for each child and family as required.

Developed and monitored comprehensive assessments that include the development of ICP (Intensive Crisis Plans), ISP (Individualized Service Plans) and evaluations for children and their families

Designed and executed a transitional plan for families out of crisis intervention and into less intensive services within their communities by building a strong rapport and relations within the community

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Residential Group Home, Multiple Locations, NJ – 2015-2017

Per Diem Residential Counselor, Part-Time

Supervised, monitored and counseled adult consumers with severe mental illnesses and behavioral challenges

Managed the personal health, safety and welfare of the residents by proper monitoring and assisting in daily living

Supported and aided consumers in administrating their medications

Facilitated and guided clients in deescalating a crisis and recognize issues that may occur

Emerson Municipal Court, Emerson, NJ – 2009-2013

Violations Clerk, Part-Time

Oversaw court functions which included preparation of the court calendar and maintaining court records

Scheduled court appearances, drafted correspondence, processed payments and bail, answered customer and attorney queries

Navigated defendants through technical and procedural issues

Passaic Board of Education, Passaic, NJ – 2009-2011

Substitute Teacher, Part-Time

Ensured the continuation of curriculum programs and academic success of individual students

Pursued teaching programs and lesson plans set by regular teacher and altered to meet the needs of the students when needed

Prepared proper outlines, administrative paperwork and thorough reports for teacher and any additional staff

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and interests by encouraging interactive learning with incorporating educational games and activities in a comfortable and safe learning environment

Clifton Municipal Court, Clifton, NJ – 2006-2009

Violations Clerk

Prepared and managed court calendars and cases in preparation for court proceedings

Handled finances for clients posting bail and payments using the ATS/ACS system

Responded to inquiries from public, litigants, attorneys and others providing strong and quality customer service

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Passaic County Probation Department, Paterson, NJ - 2012

Juvenile and Drug Court-Internship

Observed officers conducting intake interviews/evaluations, juvenile and adult reporting and attended court hearings

Assisted assigned officers in preparing investigative fact-finding reports requiring specific gathering of information, shadowing officers on field work, intake and follow-up procedures

Prepared spreadsheets and analyzed documents related to probationers, evaluated and assisted in closing cases as well as verified and updated demographics for officers on their cases utilizing CAPS

Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, Wayne, NJ - 2009

Captain’s Assistant-Internship

Exposed and observed variety of investigative aspects for the prosecution of violations of law

Shadowed detectives, correctional officers and prosecutors in their areas of work and daily activities in the field

Assisted in creating spread sheets, writing and filing of grants

Clifton Court, Clifton, NJ - 2009

Court Assistant- Internship

Organized court files for Honorable Scott Bennion and assisted in obtaining criminal records during court sessions.

Called out the court calendar by checking clients in and guided them on court procedure in the court room

Provided administrative and clerical support for judge and court staff as needed during the court session.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children of New Jersey (CASA) Pre-service Training Completed and Certified

Non-Profit Organization, Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinic of Cedar Grove

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Arabic-Fluent

EDUCATION

Fordham University, Manhattan, NY Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Master of Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science

Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, GPA: 3.89 Concentration: Psychology Minor: Criminal Justice

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