Compassionate communicator with experience working with vulnerable and at-risk populations.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.

  Proficient with American Sign Language.

Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office Tampa, FL June 2006-Present

Detention Classification Specialist (July 2012-Present)

  Determine appropriate housing for individuals about to be released from incarceration.

  Use a variety of computer databases to analyze the individuals behavior while incarcerated, criminal history and medical background in order to coordinate their release back into the general public.

  Communicate effectively with personnel in the clerk s office, judges, attorneys and medical experts.

  Participate in weekly meetings with medical and psychiatric staff regarding inmate confinement housing.

  Respond to a grievance filed by an inmate regarding their status.

Social Worker (June 2006-July 2012)

  Assessed the needs of individuals to determine their highest priorities.

  Developed a case management plan in order to help the individual with improving their quality of life.

  Assisted recently-released inmates with integrating successfully back into society.

  Collaborated with personnel at social service agencies to assist individuals, as well as psychologists, judges, attorneys and local law enforcement.

Department of Children Services Tampa, FL Jan. 2005-June 2007

Senior Child Care Specialist

  Ensured the safety and security of youth and colleagues, including providing counseling as needed.

  Screened children to potentially receive health and rehabilitative services.

  Trained new employees on best practices, policies and procedures.

  Demonstrated strong leadership skills in the absence of the Child Care Supervisor.

Burt Sheltered Care Home (BSCH) Alton, IL Aug. 1997-Dec. 2005

Acting Administrator (Jan. 1998-Dec. 2005)

  Managed a 29-bed licensed long-term care facility for the developmentally-disabled or mentally ill.

  Communicated effectively with residents, social workers, nurses and dieticians.

  Conducted background checks on individuals offered employment prior to official hire.

  Scheduled and trained new employees upon hire at the facility.

  Interviewed candidates for residency and helped residents manage a personal budget and understand what percentage of their earnings would go to room and board.

Activity Director/Social Service Designee (Aug. 1997-Jan. 1998)

  Planned and executed activities for the developmentally-disabled or mentally ill.

  As Social Service Designee, completed intake of new residents as well as discharge functions.

  Evaluated the needs of residents and developed an individual plan of care, including counseling.

  Supervised volunteers as well as occupational therapy interns.

Previously:

Child Care Specialist, Department of Children Services Tampa, FL May 1992-June 1997

Activity Director/Social Service Designee (Aug. 1997-Jan. 1998), BSCH Alton, IL Oct. 1989-Jan. 1992

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological Seminary

Certified Hospital Unit Clerk

Staff Development Certified; for completing a 36-hour activity course