Kelli T.

Experience

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  San Angelo State Supported Living Center

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2016

  Performs advanced habilitative and rehabilitative care work. Ensured program compliance by monitoring the care, treatment, training, and support activities completed in the assigned unit by staff and patients. Coordinated occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs. Provided guidance and assistance on program procedures, policies, and laws. Participated in an Individual Support Team that plans and organizes patient programs to minimize aggressive and self-injurious behavior. Worked with patients that were victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Arrange work schedules to ensure adequate coverage. Attends meetings, serves on committees, and performs other specific tasks when directed by the Unit Director, Administrative Assistant, Director of Home Life, ADoP, or facility Director. Aids in transporting individuals going to scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed. Ensures programming and care of all assigned individuals through periodic planning sessions with administrative and professional staff. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.Knowledge: Good judgement and decision making, react quickly in an emergency, crisis communication, critical thinking, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards, master basic techniques of individual care and training, react quickly and calmly in an emergency, Safe Use of Restraint (SUR) techniques to restrain and prevent harm to that individual or others until the harmful/violent behavior subsides, supervising, positive performance management, communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, and work effectively with others and as a member of a team. Show less Performs complex habilitative and rehabilitative care work. Provides behavior intervention, participates in delivering therapeutic and individualized training according to a resident’s treatment program and documents progress, ensures that the resident’s environment is free of safety hazards, reports signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, behavioral changes, and other conditions that warrant intervention. Reports significant changes in resident’s physical conditions or behavior. Teaches and assists residents with carrying out necessary self-care skills. Worked with patients that were victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Escorted residents off grounds to activities or appointments. Communicate problems and recommendations for improvement to appropriate staff. Review documentation of significant events. Primary work at this stage consisted of supervising one of the female behavioral units and later the male unit. Residents consisted of young men and women who have mild intellectual disabilities with severe mental illness. Most sent to our facility due to legal trouble, we were tasks with teaching them more about the legal system and the charges against them. Teaching them coping skills and the management of aggressive behavior was critical to prevent the injury of other residents and staff.Knowledge: Crisis intervention, mental illness, counseling, behavior management, treatment programs, criminal justice, rehabilitation programs, medication management, supervising, positive performance management, documentation, teaching and educating, administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, conducting prevention and management of aggressive behavior, and effective communication. Show less Performs routine habilitative and rehabilitative care work with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Provides behavior intervention, participates in delivering therapeutic and individualized training according to a resident’s treatment program and documents progress. Ensures that the resident’s environment is free of safety hazards, reports signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, behavioral changes, and other conditions that warrant intervention. Reports significant changes in resident’s physical conditions or behavior. Teaches and assists residents with carrying out necessary self-care skills. Worked with patients that were victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.Primary work at this stage consisted with the elderly women population with complex intellectual disability. A typical workday consisted of teaching daily living skills, helping with feeding, bathing, and dressing. Medication management and documentation.Knowledge: Crisis intervention, mental illness, counseling, behavior management, treatment programs, criminal justice, rehabilitation programs, medication management, documentation, administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, conducting prevention and management of aggressive behavior, and effective communication.Related skills: Organization skills, time management skills, analytical skills, good written and verbal communication skills, teaching and educating, interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, teamwork, interpretation, problem-solving, teaching, comparing, classifying, analyzing, coordinating, innovating and strategizing. Show less

  • DSP IV

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  • DSP III

    Oct 2009 - Aug 2014

  • DSP I

    Jan 2009 - Oct 2009
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  San Angelo Police Department

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2018

  Telecommunications Officer

  Received, screened, took appropriate action in all calls for emergency services, law enforcement, and fire department. Assisted victims in Emergency Protection Orders and receiving crime victim services. Certified in TCIC/NCIC crime database. Utilized mapping systems and a computer automated dispatch system. Provide other clerical work in support of the police department. Organized critical response plans to minimize loss of life and destruction of property. Performs work with a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Requests, receives, and disseminates large amounts of public, private, and confidential data linked to state, federal, and local law enforcement systems through computerized terminals linked to state, federal, interstate, and local law enforcement systems, including driver and motor vehicle checks, stolen property checks, missing persons, criminal histories, and other restricted data files.Knowledge: Specialized computer systems/software, computer-aided dispatch and 911 systems, general law enforcement code, practices, and methods, geographic features and directional information, radio-telephone operations, and procedures, use of surveillance equipment, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, dealing with variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, and policies and procedures of warrants and NCIC/NCJIS functions. Show less

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  Taylor County Sheriffs Office

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  Telecommunications Officer

  Received, screened, took appropriate action in all calls for emergency services, law enforcement, and fire department. Assisted victims in Emergency Protection Orders and receiving crime victim services. Certified in TCIC/NCIC crime database. Utilized mapping systems and a computer automated dispatch system. Provide other clerical work in support of the police department. Organized critical response plans to minimize loss of life and destruction of property. Entered, maintained, updated, and researched information in TCIC/NCIC database. In charge of entering and validating warrants for the Sheriff’s Office. Assisted in training and cross-training other employees. Performs work with a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Requests, receives, and disseminates large amounts of public, private, and confidential data linked to state, federal, and local law enforcement systems through computerized terminals linked to state, federal, interstate, and local law enforcement systems, including driver and motor vehicle checks, stolen property checks, missing persons, criminal histories, and other restricted data files.Knowledge: Specialized computer systems/software, computer-aided dispatch and 911 systems, general law enforcement code, practices, and methods, geographic features and directional information, radio-telephone operations, and procedures, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of surveillance equipment, dealing with variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, and policies and procedures of warrants and NCIC/NCJIS functions. Show less

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  Texas Department of Criminal Justice

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  District Parole Officer

  Case management 120:1 for offenders released on supervised release. Visited offenders’ residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information. Conducted interviews, counseling, and training offenders concerning reintegration skills that include life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training. Complies information to prepare social and developmental histories. Documents offenders’ supervision activities and maintains records used for evaluations, recommendations, and other related reports. Conducts drug and alcohol testing to monitor offenders’ compliance with parole guidelines. Performs criminal information searches using the Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system. Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.Knowledge: Criminology and penology, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, psychological concepts of behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability, and applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and statues regarding pardon and parole. Show less

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  Live Oak Police Department

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

  Telecommunications Officer/Certified Training Officer

  Received, screened, took appropriate action in all calls for emergency services, law enforcement, and fire department via multi-line telephones and E911 lines. Utilized Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems to dispatch public safety units, including police, fire, and EMS. Simultaneously answered telephone and radio traffic while inputting and extracting data from computer systems. Assisted victims in Emergency Protection Orders and receiving crime victim services. Certified in Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Utilized mapping systems, prepared reports, and maintained files. Performed supervisory management responsibilities by training new dispatchers. Planned and organized critical responses to minimize loss of life and destruction of property. Performs work with a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Requests, receives, and disseminates large amounts of public, private, and confidential data linked to state, federal, and local law enforcement systems through computerized terminals linked to state, federal, interstate, and local law enforcement systems, including driver and motor vehicle checks, stolen property checks, missing persons, criminal histories, and other restricted data files.Knowledge: Specialized computer systems/software, computer-aided dispatch and 911 systems, general law enforcement code, practices, and methods, geographic features and directional information, radio-telephone operations, and procedures, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of surveillance equipment, dealing with variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, and policies and procedures of warrants and NCIC/NCJIS functions. Show less

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  United States Department of the Air Force

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  DOD Police Officer

  This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. Responsible for all aspects of force protection and law enforcement at Fort Sam Houston Army Base. Worked primarily with Gate Access Control and some traffic work. Ensured the safety and protection of military personnel, their families, and civilian employees. Other duties included investigation management, decision making, apprehension, and advocating for victims of a crime by providing valuable resources to aid with recovery. Ensured compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and directives for all individuals who enter the military installation. Established and maintained effective working relationships with the community, employees, and other law enforcement agencies. Maintained certification for the following: Active Vehicle Barrier, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Emergency Management Systems, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), Air Force Justice Information System (AFJIS), authoritative databases, electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, and non-lethal weapons (neuromuscular incapacitating device, baton, etc.) Complete reoccurring training consistent of specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks, and related threats to installations.Knowledge: Police officer procedures, special operating requirements, rights of detained individuals, applicable federal laws, and ordinances, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, appropriate use of force, firearm safety, and response to catastrophic events. Show less

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  CYFD Protective Svc

  Sept 2023 - now

  Juvenile Probation Parole Officers are responsible for the supervision and performance monitoring ofadjudicated misdemeanor and felony offenders in the community on behalf of the Courts and the Supervised Release Panel. Testifies as an expert witness in various legal proceedings. Participates in joint multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operations related to offenders (absconders/fugitives) under Department jurisdiction.The Juvenile Probation Parole Officer II differs from the Probation Parole Officer I as they serve as a subject matter expert in a specific area of evidence-based practice such as motivational interviewing, assessment or transition planning. Show less The primary goal as a permanency worker is to reunite children who are in state custody with their parents. Provided planning services for children and their families that identify and assess the most appropriate plan for reunification, relative placement, or adoption. Conduct ongoing assessments to promote safety, reunification, and wellbeing. Collect evidence, reports, and conduct interviews to create appropriate treatment plans for parents and guardians. Provide counseling and treatment services for families who may have domestic abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, or mental health concerns. Promote ongoing professional development by completing continuing education monthly. Oversaw the case management of 10 to 20 families while advocating for an upwards of 40 children. This position includes testifying in court hearings, documenting cases, and preparing court reports to present in custody hearings. Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.Knowledge: Therapy and counseling, public safety and security, education and training, psychology and social work, and customer and personal service, basic criminal justice procedures, first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cultural differences, lifestyles, and values, family system dynamics, community systems and resources, laws governing protective services for children, and state and federal regulations. Show less

  • Juvenile Probation/Parole Officer II

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Permanency Coordinator

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2024