Experience

CASA of Oklahoma County, Inc.

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

• Advocacy Supervisor

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Supervise a CASA case load of 30 to 35 Advocates Assign cases (match Advocates to cases) and monitor unassigned cases Review social worker reports and orient assigned Advocates to new cases Develop case plans with assigned Advocates Assist assigned Advocates with court reports and accompany to court hearings as needed Provide ongoing case management and first line supervision of assigned Advocates to include monthly contact, including monitoring for file and case compliance Provide liaison between program and professional community, assisting communication between agencies and assigned Advocates Record case note information and other case details in Optima or coordinate with admin dept. Work on any special projects as needed (training, cont. ed) Evaluate assigned Advocates on an annual basis Attend all case management and staff meetings when available Provide regular reports to Program Manager as directed Responsible for obtaining and maintaining confidential information. Perform additional duties as assigned Complete monthly VOCA timesheet. Utilize conflict resolution skills Show less



State of Oklahoma

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Child Welfare Specialist

  • May 2019 - Apr 2022

  · Work with families who have had children removed from their home due to safety concerns. · Place continued efforts into reuniting the family by identifying needs and referring parents and children to community resources who can meet their needs. · Maintain supervised care of the children through home visits, medical appointments, and school visits. · Work as the active guardian and voice of the child (ren) removed from the home once the case is initiated and throughout the life of the case. · Seek permanency options who will provide a safe and nurturing environment for the child, if reunification does not occur. · Complete and submit progress reports to the court which presents a clear picture of how the children and parents are doing. · Complete interviews to maintain parental history and child history in efforts to identify unmet needs of the family, which may include history of trauma, substance use, poverty, and lack of medical care. · Attend family meetings, team meetings, and regularly scheduled court hearings. · Maintain electronic and hard copy documentation of all interactions and progress while working with the family. Show less

• Probation and Parole Officer

  • May 2010 - Dec 2019

  · Conducted Background Investigations for new hires, prospective interns, and applicants.· Participated in interview panels.· Supervised a team of four (4) to seven (7) Probation and Parole Officers, worked with my team in efforts to support those we service professionally and ethically. · Monitored caseload management, evaluated interviewing techniques utilized during office visits and home visits, and reviewed written reports submitted by my team prior to approval and submission to the courts and the pardon and parole board. · Conducted quarterly audits, case note reviews, and verified collateral contacts entered by my team for record accuracy. · All collected information and records collected during the audit process was entered into a data base for statistical purposes and administrative review.· Conducted mediation interviews with probationers and officers when a conflict arose. · Referred probationers to appropriate treatment programs to target essential needs specific to their situations.· Proofread investigational reports, court reports and court documentation submitted by probation officers for accuracy, grammatical errors, and appropriate recommendations. · Managed caseload of one hundred or more probationers and parolees who have been released within the community. · Conducted investigational interviews in efforts to gain insight regarding emotional needs and what resources can help with successful transition into the community. · Assisted probationers with identifying healthy networks and support systems. · Conducted investigations which included, but court ordered investigations and departmental investigations. · Documented all physical and electronic contact with probationers.· Assisted my team supervisor by completing supervisory duties during my supervisor’s absence.· Supervised probationers who were ordered to report to Oklahoma County Drug Court, DUI Court, GPS Supervision or the Female Diversion program Show less

• Probation Parole Officer

  • May 2010 - Jan 2019

  I supervised a team of probation officers. I reviewed reports, case files, incoming assignments, investigations and database entries. I also carried out additional duties which included, but was not limited to warrant arrests, interviewing,and court appearances.



Oklahoma County

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Juvenile Probation Officer

  • Mar 2005 - May 2010



Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Nov 2002 - Oct 2005

  monitored 12-step groups with patients; conducted intake and needs assessments; assisted with medication distribution and medical charting; monitored patients verbal and nonverbal behavior and addressed any urgent need that surfaced. monitored 12-step groups with patients; conducted intake and needs assessments; assisted with medication distribution and medical charting; monitored patients verbal and nonverbal behavior and addressed any urgent need that surfaced.