Development, planning and implementation of New Mexico Job ChalleNGe Academy.

Development and oversight of program to support offender transition from a secure care facility to release to parole supervision in community. Additionally assigned as agency Classification Administrator with oversight of Reception, Assessment, Classification and Records.Responsible for developing and opening three statewide community correctional programs for juvenile offenders transitioning from a secure care facility to the community.Ensure that each Day & Evening Support Center… Show more Development and oversight of program to support offender transition from a secure care facility to release to parole supervision in community. Additionally assigned as agency Classification Administrator with oversight of Reception, Assessment, Classification and Records.Responsible for developing and opening three statewide community correctional programs for juvenile offenders transitioning from a secure care facility to the community.Ensure that each Day & Evening Support Center provides monitoring, substance abuse programming, individual & family support, counseling, education, and community service projectsIdentify and develop community partnerships with local behavioral health providers, businesses, non profit organizations, and government agencies that will deliver services to the youth enrolled in the Day & Evening Support Centers.Supervise and oversee all aspects of the operation of the Day & Evening Support Centers.Collaborate with community partners for potential re-entry grants and participate in the grant writing and application process.Develop and monitor adherence to ADJC DESC policy and procedure.Responsible for the oversight and daily operation of the ADJC Reception, Assessment and Classification (RAC) . Leadership of the ADJC Classification committee developed to ensure the agency consistently uses criminogenic risk and needs in decision making to determine facility/housing unit assignment, required programming, and level of supervision when youth transition into community on parole.Develop, review and monitor all reception, assessment, and classification policy and procedures incorporating ACA standards and PREA legislation.Project leader responsible for the agency planning and implementation of the Arizona Youth Assessment System under the guidance of the University of Cincinnati Center for Criminal Justice Research and in collaboration with the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts. Show less

Responsible for the total operation of a secure State Juvenile Correctional Facility. Facility served as the agency Reception Center and housed all female offenders.Ensured the safety and security of all youth and staff by developing, implementing and monitoring safe operating procedures.Administered all programmatic services to include agency Reception Center, an accredited school, cognitive behavioral programming, mental health specific unit, assessment and classification, psychiatric… Show more Responsible for the total operation of a secure State Juvenile Correctional Facility. Facility served as the agency Reception Center and housed all female offenders.Ensured the safety and security of all youth and staff by developing, implementing and monitoring safe operating procedures.Administered all programmatic services to include agency Reception Center, an accredited school, cognitive behavioral programming, mental health specific unit, assessment and classification, psychiatric services, psychological services, and health care services. Planning, policy recommendation, staffingBudget development, fiscal analysis and complianceComprehension of all ACA correctional standards, applicable policy and Arizona revised statute codes for corrections.Worked collaboratively with DOJ CRIPA Consultants and ADJC colleagues to obtain agencies successful compliance with the Memorandum of Agreement resulting in the September 2007 final dismissal of a DOJ CRIPA lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, Black Canyon School.Certification as a Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) with the Arizona Division of Emergency Management.Ensure effective emergency response to critical incidents by continuous monitoring and training in National Incident Management System. Certified by the Emergency Management Institute, FEMA in National Incident Management System(NIMS),IS-00700 Show less

Functional Supervision of entire reception process for ODYS. Coordinate assessment completion to ensure an efficient process.Administratively supervised Social Workers, Clerical staff, and Administrative AssistantReviewed, classified, assigned, and transferred all juveniles admitted to ODYSMonitored classification assessment process for Quality AssuranceMonitored and prepared all documentation required for ACA Standards 3-JTS-5A-01 through 05, and 3JTS-5B-01 through… Show more Functional Supervision of entire reception process for ODYS. Coordinate assessment completion to ensure an efficient process.Administratively supervised Social Workers, Clerical staff, and Administrative AssistantReviewed, classified, assigned, and transferred all juveniles admitted to ODYSMonitored classification assessment process for Quality AssuranceMonitored and prepared all documentation required for ACA Standards 3-JTS-5A-01 through 05, and 3JTS-5B-01 through 09Prepared monthly statistics regarding assessments, classification, and juvenile transfersMonitored and projected agency juvenile population Show less

Supervision of 19 bargaining unit Social Workers through a major institutional change of population and job responsibilities. ODYS Circleville Reception Center changing to ODYS Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility for high risk sex offenders.Implemented a pilot project @ CJCF Reception for the use of Security Classification in the Ohio Dept. of Youth Services.Motivated resistant employees with positive reinforcement, clear expectations, open communication and progressive… Show more Supervision of 19 bargaining unit Social Workers through a major institutional change of population and job responsibilities. ODYS Circleville Reception Center changing to ODYS Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility for high risk sex offenders.Implemented a pilot project @ CJCF Reception for the use of Security Classification in the Ohio Dept. of Youth Services.Motivated resistant employees with positive reinforcement, clear expectations, open communication and progressive discipline. Show less

Served on a House Bill Committee for the development of Juvenile Justice LegislationCollected and recorded data from the Dispositional Investigation Report (DIR) as a pilot project designed to assist with the implementation of a House Bill. Conducted and presented research and statistics to improve quality of information provided by Juvenile Courts to O.D.Y.S.Trained Ohio Juvenile Court personnel from all 88 Ohio County Juvenile Courts on the Dispositional Investigation Report and… Show more Served on a House Bill Committee for the development of Juvenile Justice LegislationCollected and recorded data from the Dispositional Investigation Report (DIR) as a pilot project designed to assist with the implementation of a House Bill. Conducted and presented research and statistics to improve quality of information provided by Juvenile Courts to O.D.Y.S.Trained Ohio Juvenile Court personnel from all 88 Ohio County Juvenile Courts on the Dispositional Investigation Report and preparation of required reports and documents for youth committed to the Ohio Department of Youth ServicesActive member on the Quality Services through Partnership Site Steering Committee and have trained Basic Quality Services through Partnership and am a Facilitator for Quality Services through Partnership. Comprehensive understanding of Quality Assurance in Juvenile Corrections. Can effectively communicate and teach the quality philosophy to other employees.Performed clinical assessments and crisis intervention with delinquent youth in a correctional setting. Evaluated youth progress and completed comprehensive reports. Conducted individual and group counseling and delivered programmatic services.Certified as a Train the Trainer for administering the Y-LSI with the University of Cincinnati, Center for Criminal Justice Research. Show less

Consistently practiced security and safety procedures to ensure protection of youth and staff.Maintained a calm and orderly unit, providing structure as a matter of routine.Provided direction, confronted inappropriate behaviors, ensured consequences for inappropriate behaviors.