Willam Brazzle

Experience

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  Lansing Correctional Facility

  Jun 2011 - May 2015

  Corrections Officer

  Served as a Correctional Officer for Lansing Correctional Facility (Treatment and Reintegration Unit). Monitor and case manage 124 Mental Health Inmates; and 10 Crisis Level Inmates, with levels ranging from 1 to 5. Inspect living units to locate contraband and to report conditions affecting the health and safety of offenders. Frequently check on Inmates categorized as special risks, and are on security status. Report critical conditions and incidents to appropriate authorities. Provide insight and recommendations to treatment team members determine which programs, methods and experiences are appropriate for treatment of Inmates. Provide counseling and instruction to inmates by directing daily activities, maintaining order during activities. Facilitate structured behavioral management and problem solving skills to assist inmates with learning accountability and how to achieve and identify their personal goals. Observe, record and report health symptoms, behavior and other significant problems of inmates to Mental Health Counselor and Unit Team Members. Respond to emergency calls; assist as directed in riot control and inmate movement; participate in search and capture of fugitive. Show less

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  Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Juvenile Probations Officer

  Served as a Residential Treatment Officer. Provide direct supervision of all client daily activities. Maintained accountability of all clients and equipment and ensures that the environment is safe, clean and secure. Assessed juveniles and implemented available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies and effective treatment intervention programs. Ensured that clients are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behavior. Conducted cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities. Models competency in direct care principles for less experienced staff. Documented clients' behavior and enters into department computer information system. Provided individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required. Ensures environment is safe and clean. Maintains order and discipline. Physically restrains aggressive clients using approved protocols, as required. Transported clients to other facilities, as required. Served on committees and participated in special projects. Maintained communication with other staff to ensure continuity of care. Assist in investigating incidents involving clients. Performed other job-related duties as assigned. Show less

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  City of Austin Health & Human Services

  Feb 2017 - now

  Youth Development Specialist

  Serves as a Program Youth Specialist. Develops and conducts educational and interactive youth programs that meet department objectives and highlight department services. Organizes and implements outreach programs and projects. Assists youth and families in finding and accessing department services and resources. Evaluates and recommends public access resources and materials for purchase. Acts as City representative before public groups of children, teens, and adults. Compiles data/information/statistics for reports, cost estimates, etc. Orders and issues program, craft, and office supplies. Attends meetings and seminars to stay current in job practices. Develops and conducts training in program design and delivery, for department staff and for the public. Researches relevant information. Manages files and records. Show less