Juvenile Intake Officer

• Feb 2022 - Present

Parole Officer

• Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

• Effectively and efficiently managed the highest caseload out of 10 case managers on a continuous basis. • Served as the District’s sole Parole Officer covering 11 separate jurisdictions. • Used Effective Practices for Community Supervisions to provide interventions to high risk youth. • Developed and maintained individualized service plans based on clients' strengths and needs to reduce their risk to reoffend. • Follows Virginia State Mandates in developing Serious Offender Reports to address release recommendations for high risk offender to the court. • Represented the Court Service Unit in 5 different jurisdictions in both Juvenile Domestic Relations Court and Circuit Court. • Ensured compliance with state standards on all cases by performing self-audits. • Monitored compliance with court ordered services for youth detained and in the community. • Testified to provide case status and recommendations.• Travels around Virginia to conduct home visits to ensure parolee compliance.• Developed relationships with community providers, state, and local agencies to create a cohesive community to prevent youths involved with the legal system. • Led skill building group and taught Thinking for a Change.• Represented the District as a member on the Violent Felony Review Committee. • Participated in developing new regulation and guideline for the new State Parole Manual. Show less

Child Welfare Case Manager

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

• Effectively and efficiently managed the highest caseload out of 30 case managers for 6 months. • Consistently managed and ensured the safety and wellbeing of 30 children for over a year. • Used evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care to create individualized service plans based on clients' strengths and needs. • Testified at court by providing client case status reports and recommendations regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans. • Facilitated removal and placement of children into safe and stable care while also supporting the families and care givers during the process. • Designed, implemented, and monitored safety plans to ensure the safety of at-risk children. • Developed and maintained quality case and program written documentation that reflects client progress in the state ran network. • Traveled to conduct home visits to access children’s living environments and provide recommendations to their families and caregivers in a supportive manner. Show less

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

 Provided assistance and accommodations to promote learning included in Individual Education Plans.  Worked alongside Special Education Teachers to modify classroom lessons to adhere to IEP.  Supported teacher in managing and monitoring the behaviors of 20 students.  Gathered reliable behavioral data to evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral plan.  Researched alterative teaching methods and implemented them into classroom instruction.  Implemented behavioral and educational programs to enhance quality of life for the children. Show less

Team Lead

• Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

 Devised and implemented new sales strategies, leading to increased store sales.  Effectively completed opening and closing tasks, including cash handling and inventory control procedures.  Resolved customer concerns and escalated complaints to management when necessary.  Fostered and maintained a friendly and welcoming store environment for customers and associates.  Devised and implemented new sales strategies, leading to increased store sales.  Effectively completed opening and closing tasks, including cash handling and inventory control procedures.  Resolved customer concerns and escalated complaints to management when necessary.  Fostered and maintained a friendly and welcoming store environment for customers and associates.

Human Resource Administrator

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2013

 Served nine months in Kuwait and received formal recognition for organizing the best military postal distribution operation in Kuwait.  Tracked and distributed mail to more than 200 soldiers.  Managed and maintained confidential HR records and documents, including monthly reports, soldier data, soldier medical assessments, and vacation requests.  Maintained and reported accountability for 142 soldiers.  Reviewed, edited, and tracked awards, unit reports, and soldier evaluations for 22 soldiers.  Assisted and responded to soldiers with inquiries about pay, awards, and promotions.  Updated and reviewed soldier tracking information, data, and audited promotion packets.  Tracked and reported the movement of four Army Vessels. Show less