Highly-motivated Youth Officer and Young Woman, with desire to take on new challenges and continue to grow her career working with Young People involved in the justice system.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Officer / Court Logistics Youth Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
Cobham, NSW
05.2022 - Current
Provided emotional support and guidance to young people in difficult situations.
Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
Assisted young people in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
Completed daily reports and paperwork
Observed and recorded progress of each young person
Enforced rules and regulations among the young people using appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Provided counseling, conflict resolution, and guidance to young people in order to facilitate positive behavior changes.
Acting in a higher role - Court and AVL Supervisor
Accepted and released Young people into/from Custody
Examined legal documents and assured adherence to laws and court procedures.
Transported Young Offenders to and from NSW Court Locations / to and from Youth Justice Centres / to and from unsecured locations
Liaised with stakeholders such as Court staff, NSW Police, Magistrates, Corrective Services etc; via phone, email and in person
PTI (protective tactics instructor) for Court Logistics
First line response to incidents e.g.; Use of Force, Staff assault, Self-harm, Property damage
Managed Young Offenders in Court Locations and during appearances
Established positive Relationships with staff and Young Offenders
Conduct person/ property and environmental searches
Manage Young Offenders with unclassified, low, medium, high, and extreme high-risk classifications
Manage Young Offenders from ages 10-21
Handle and apply instruments of restraint when appropriate do so
Developed an excellent understanding of legal mandates and NSW criminal law (Adult and Children
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
MTC BROADSPECTRUM, Parklea Correctional Centre
01.2019 - 07.2022
Maintain the Safety, Security, and Integrity of the Correctional Centre
Act-up as supervisor if required
Daily interaction with Inmates / responding to their needs and essential services
Management of Male Offenders – A1, A2, E1, E2, C1, C2 and C3
Conduct person/ property and environmental searches
General Accountability of inmates and equipment under care
Complete IRM (Incident reporting modules) and charge packages to a high standard
Ability to work as a team member of a multi-disciplinary team in a high stress environment
Work as first response in incidents and a part of a ‘CERT’ special response team
Handle weapons safety such as firearms and batons when required
Handle and apply instruments of restraint when appropriate to do so
Develop and monitor procedures for the provision of inmate services, such as programs, food services, offending programs etc
Manage an area of up to 125 inmates at one time
Work in any area or role as required successfully
Education
Protective Tactics Instructor Course -
Youth Justice
Yasmar Training Facility
05.2023
Certificate IV in Youth Justice -
NSW TAFE
04.2023
First Attack Fire Training -
First Attack Fire Training
St Mary's NSW
03.2023
Certificate III in Correctional Practice -
NSW TAFE
05-2020
Weapons And Defensive Tactics -
S.O.G. Windsor NSW
03.2021
First AID / CPR / MH First AID -
Parklea NSW
03.2021
Year 10 -
ROSA
Engadine, NSW
10.2017
WWCC -
Working With Children's Check
NSW
Skills
High level of knowledge and understanding of children’s criminal law and court processes in NSW
High level of knowledge and understanding of Youth Justice operations
Emotional intelligence
Experience working with Young People and their families in the justice system
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