Experience

FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Advisor

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Family Court Detention

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Detention Juvenile Officer On Call – Control Desk/Unit Leader

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2019

  Participated in admission and release processes for juvenile delinquents* Conducted Miranda Rights for juveniles upon admission into the detention center* Assisted police officers, court staff and other agencies conducting business in the control desk area* Completed record checks on juveniles; maintained confidentiality*Provided first aid to individuals who were injured or ill; dispensed medication to residents as directed by medical personnel* Performed after hours Children’s Division Hotline placements and provided the reporting police department with appropriate documentation* Treated all juveniles within their constitutional rights and those specified by the Juvenile Code* Observed residents' behaviors and attitudes; maintains a daily log of occurrences and the general behavior of residents



Every Child’s Hope

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unit Supervisor

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2019

  Screened and interviewed Youth Care Specialist, PRN’s and Floaters as needed* Ensured that Youth Care Specialists were trained in the policies and procedures of ECH as it relates to their positions* Observed the interactions between the YCS’s and residents and make suggestions regarding techniques to utilize for effective interactions* Monitored the implementation of all resident’s service plans and assist staff in implementing plans effectively* Screened time sheets and worked in conjunction with the payroll coordinator to approve payroll* Managed schedule coverage to ensure the unit was in ratio at all times* Assisted the program director in evaluating YCS’s and kept the director informed of employee performances*Maintained training expectations for myself as well as my employees* Attended Committee and Supervisor meetings

• Youth Care Specialist

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

  Built relationships with residents in order to mentor and care for them * Administered and documented all medications received by each resident* Maintained records of trainings required in order to stay in good standing* Prevented and intervened in client altercations and incidents*Supervised and ensured the safety of students assigned to disciplinary work detail* Made a positive impact on the students and staff through role modeling, development, and continuing education* Assisted with meals, laundry, hygiene and other daily routine tasks* Developed, planned, and supervised in daily recreational and social activities including; outdoor programs, physical exercise for the youth, life skills activities and community outings* Consulted with co-workers, supervisors and professional staff concerning behavioral issues and the needs of the resident