Jenafer Jackson

Experience

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  Indiana State Parole

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Intern

   Observe urine drug screens on a random basis, maintain drug test records, and adhere to chain of custody. Entering offender contact data into Online Computerized Management System (OCMS)  Conducted individual weekly meetings with offenders on an independent basis in office and in the field. Assisted officers with revocation recommendations. Filed all court related documents with the Clerk of Courts, Prosecutors Office, and Defense Attorney offices. Attended and assisted with sex offender placements and containment team meetings with mental health vendors. Attended re-entry court and accurately documented outcome of hearing in OCMS database. Show less

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  Allen County Adult Probation

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

   Observe urine drug screens on a random basis, maintain drug test records, and adhere to chain of custody. Entering offender contact data into Oracle Management Systems (OMS). Attended daily courts, made initial contact with offenders, and gave offenders location information. Conducted pre-sentence interviews/investigations and assisted with pre-sentence recommendation and report. Engaged in individual weekly meetings with offenders on an independent basis. Assisted with orientation to probation meetings. Assisted officers with revocation recommendations. Filed all court related documents with the Clerk of Courts, Prosecutors Office, and Defense Attorney offices. Show less

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  Clark County Work Release

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2011

  Corrections Security Officer

   Explained policies and procedures to offenders. Reviewed and maintained daily log activities in database. Administered breathalyzer to offenders as required and conducted observed urine drug tests on a random basis maintaining drug test records. Reported unusual or unruly behavior, securing or physically restraining offenders, and implementing disciplinary action. Utilized handcuffs, belly chains, and leg/ankle restraints. Maintained interior and exterior security of Community Corrections facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras and activities of offenders and searching detainees for weapons and/or contraband. Transported offenders to court hearings, substance abuse treatment programs/facilities, and medical facilities. Show less

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  US Census Bureau

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

  Geography Clerk

   Geocoding addresses utilizing Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) data line. Digitizing map spots on a 1:100,000 scale maps. Updated and integrated TIGER data line entering accurate data. Utilization of satellite imaging to create digital layers and produce accurate Geographic Information Systems.

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  US Census Bureau

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  Statistical Telephone Interviewer

   Captured and collected data, examined, verified, coded and computed data, documents, or responses obtained during information collection activities. Interpreted data from a standardized form.  Provided administrative support for field assessors and enumerators. Entered data collected accurately into web based application database. Conflict resolution support and intervention during hostile data collection processes.

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  Volunteers of America

  Sept 2014 - now

   Develop and maintain healthy business relationships ensuring successful employment for clients.  Communicate effectively with community partners, vendors, and agencies. Create formal training and develop individualized employment plans for each client, including measurable actions and timelines. Meeting regularly with clients, documenting progress or regress, conduct case reviews, and keying program database entries as required. Refer eligible clients to training programs that fit their occupational interests and individual aptitudes. Develop individualized employment and benefit plans to address barriers, such as, mental health, substance abuse, housing, social services, and legal aid. Show less  Maintain chronological written records of events that occur during the shift. Monitor entrance to facility and answer telephones. Monitor visitor activities. Administer Breathalyzer tests to clients entering facility. Control contraband in facility through general observation, personal belongings and room searches. Direct and assist with any emergency response to the facility by the police, fire department, or other emergency responders. Intervene in crisis situations; to assess and de-escalate a crisis, and determine the level of care necessary to meet the individual’s needs. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including clients, visitors, team members and management. Show less

  • HVRP Case Manager

    Nov 2016 - now

  • Security Officer

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2016
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  Volunteers of America Mid-States

  Oct 2018 - now

  SSVF Case Manager