career objective                              

driven leader with broad background in social / human services eager to contribute talents toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing results

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of law enforcement and social services experience, with expertise in case assessment and management

ø  develop, implement, and promote innovative programs serving a diverse range of participants; provide education, training, and ongoing guidance

ø  demonstrated ability to effectively partner with public and private organizations; coordinate community, regional, and national resources to optimize provision of care

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

ø  granted department of children and family services award for outstanding performance in providing permanency for children (1999)

professional experience                

senior parole agent, illinois department of corrections, chicago, il                                                                  2003 c present

• perform a broad range of functions to successfully manage a full caseload; monitor the actions and behavior of committed persons and conduct field investigations to ensure all legal rulings are upheld and conditions of parole are met

         work closely with parolees, law enforcement authorities, court officials, and community based organizations to aid in the transition back to society; develop customized plans for individuals in need of employment, housing, health care, education, and rehabilitation

         apprehend, transport, and extradite persons in violation of terms of parole, escapees, and subjects with arrest warrants

         attend and actively participate in preliminary and administrative hearings; provide recommendations based on field surveillance and interaction with committed persons

 

child welfare specialist ii, department of children and family services, chicago, il                                          1995 c 2003            

• effectively conducted assessments and delivered actionable recommendations for families struggling with abuse, neglect, abandonment, and chemical dependency issues
• regularly visited families at home to observe behavior, assess child safety and welfare, and follow up on all recommended services; supported families seeking to improve their parenting skills and relationships
• prepared social histories, legal documents for court appearances, and administrative case reviews; diligently documented all contact

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

counselor ii / case manager, social service agencies, chicago, il                                                                    1990 c 1994  

• successfully served as an advocate, counselor, and supervisor for young adults and children living in a group environment
• led one-on-one and group counseling sessions, prepared social assessments, defined individual service plans, and delivered regular progress reports
• documented adaptive or dysfunctional behaviors, observed family visits, assisted with family reunifications and community living adjustments, and appeared in court as necessary

 

~ prior background information available ~

education & training                       

masters of health science, governors state university, university park, il                                                          2005

                                                                                                                                               

bachelor of arts in political science, university of liberia at cuttington college, monrovia, liberia        

 

~ professional development & credentials ~

law enforcement: idoc weapon training and qualification ~ hazardous materials and first respondent ~ first aid qualification ~ use of excessive force ~ search and seizure ~ fugitive training ~ fbi / terrorist attack training ~ instate compact offender tracking system ~ mental illness and substance abuse ~ law enforcement flying while armed ~ sex offender supervision ~ operation spotlight

 

social services: dcfs child welfare service license ~ dcfs clinical practice training ~ dsm-iv training ~ substance abuse treatment and recovery ~ aids risk reduction counseling ~ engaging and working with the hard-to-reach client ~ sexual harassment ~ unusual incident reporting ~ diligent search ~ child endangerment risk assessment protocol ~ level of care ~ best practices ~ licensure review ~ safety protocol ~ child protection investigation ~ adoption training ~ beyond silence, african american conference ~ permanency initiative ~ casework testimony ~ communication skills