EMILY AYALA-BARTOLO
Ontario,CA
Summary
A challenging position as Research Analyst II – Behavioral Sciences where my knowledge, experience and skills in communication, research, critical thinking and decision-making can be utilized.
I am a diligent and committed professional with over 15 years of experience working with families and other community-based organizations. I have great interpersonal skills and have worked with diverse, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures. I can work collaboratively with other professionals to meet the needs of the shared clients or can work independently. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I am ready to expand my knowledge and continue learning new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer II
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
01.2012 - Current
- Supervise and carry a caseload of youth ordered suitable placement and placed in Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) or placed with a Resource Family Approval (RFA) environment
- Visit the youth a minimum of once a month but regularly up to four times a month throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding counties
- Conducts home evaluations prior to authorizing overnight home passes for the youths
- DPO conducts Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings with the treatment team which includes the youth, parents, STRTP staff, therapist, behavior specialist, substance abuse counselor, and DPO
- Supported offender families by connecting them with appropriate community services and resources.Prepare and write reports for the court (Pre-Plea/Disposition, 777WIC violation, 778WIC change of plan, 1111 potential violation, Judicial Reviews, Progress Reports, Bench Warrants Requests, Warrant Reports, Psychotropic Medication Reports, Information to the Court Officer, 15-day, Supplemental, JV-220, JV-224, Youth Engagement Worksheet, Juvenile Entrance Form and other juvenile reports) with recommendation for the court
- Engage in daily use in county online systems such as the Juvenile Automated Index (JAI), Probation Caseload Management System (PCMS), Probation Enterprise Document Management System (PEDMS), Los Angeles Superior Court Portal, CMS/ CWS (DCFS database/caseload management system), Provider Management Information System (PMIS), LACOE Educational Passport System (EPS) the I-track System, Phamatech (drug testing results), LA County Sheriff’s Inmate Information Center
- Complete Foster Care Case Plan (FCCP), Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), Los Angeles Risk and Resiliency Checkup (LARRC) and Complete Referrals to the Interagency Placement Committee (IPC) Referral to have the youth's case discussed with potential STRTP facilities
- Complete Prospective Authorization and Utilization Review (PAUR) Referral or Wraparound Referral when the youth will be returning home
- Make referral to Transitional Housing Program when the youth do not plan on returning home with parents
- Complete extensive monthly statistical report
- Detain or arrange the detainment of a youth, and transport to juvenile hall
- Ensure the youth is compliant with their conditions of probation as ordered by the court
- Supported offender families by connecting them with appropriate community services and resources.
- Established trusting relationships with probationers, fostering open communication channels for constructive guidance and feedback.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environments and provide additional support as needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Deputy Probation Officer I
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
12.2007 - 12.2011
- Handled over 30 cases, supervise and carry caseload of delinquent juveniles removed from their natural homes and placed in out of home foster care
- Visit minors monthly at various group homes throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding counties
- Monitor, prepare reports, and make recommendations to court on juvenile offender’s progress or lack of progress while in Suitable Placement
- Complete Foster Care Case Plans, Judicial Reviews, Progress Reports, Bench Warrant Reports, violation reports, Pre-plea Reports, and other documents relevant to caseload monitoring/supervision of minors
- Process court reports through Probation Enterprise Document Management System (PEDMS)
- Conducts home evaluations prior to authorizing overnight home passes for the minors
- Send letters and meet with the parents monthly to discuss the minor’s case plan and to discuss any other concerns
- Maintain and keep current case contacts by recording significant information in the Probation Caseload Management System (PCMS)
- Practices daily use of county computer access to PCMS, JAI, PEDMS, email, Word, Excel, etc
- Complete extensive monthly statistical report
- Detain or arrange detainment of a minor, along with admission into juvenile hall
- Ensure the minor pays court ordered fines and restitution
- Ensure completion of community service and any court ordered counseling
Investigator Aid
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Conduct interviews with defendants via telephone that have been arrested within 72 hours for non-violent offenses
- Verify Sheriff’s Booking System to make sure defendant has not appeared in court, interview defendant by asking him/her approximately 30 questions, run his/her criminal record, summarize criminal record, call reference that defendant provided and call arresting agency for agency comment
- Consequently, case is presented to bail commissioner who determines if defendant will be released on their Own Recognizance or qualifies for Bail Reduction
- Acting Senior Investigator Aide, supervised six coworkers and reviewed their work
- Took bail increases from law enforcement agencies and presented all the cases to the bail commissioner
- Following up with teletypes sent to the agencies housing the defendants, calling to confirm teletypes were received, and getting the defendant’s next court date
- Volunteered for temporary assignment to the DNA Unit; accessing criminal records to check if the defendant qualifies for a DNA testing
- Took a buccal swab, fingerprinted on the live scan machine, and updated the information in APS or JCMS and PreDots
- Volunteered for temporary assignment to the DUI Unit, accessing criminal history information, assigning cases to DUI probation officers and maintaining and preparing monthly stats for the Office of Traffic Safety/DUI Project
- Creating a new caseload for DUI DPO by reviewing APS, JDIC, CHRS and TCIS for all adult caseloads convicted with a DUI
- Prepared a DUI bench warrant list that was given to the DISARM Unit for their assistance in bringing in those bench warrant clients
- Created a DUI Caseload Demographic chart
- Monthly contact with participating police agencies to coordinate sobriety checkpoints and assist La Verne PD with their checkpoints
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Financial Evaluator
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
06.2001 - 09.2004
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Perform financial evaluations and assessments to determine defendant’s ability to meet financial obligations as ordered by court and assessed by Probation Department for services rendered
- Conduct interviews with defendants to obtain financial information to determine defendant’s ability to pay and to set payment plan
- Prepare financial agreement and related paperwork to add to file & give copy to defendant
- Submit financial change form, if necessary, set appointments by mail or phone and keep statistics
- Return cases to DPO if defendant does not appear for appointment
- Use APS to update any information and add notes and use TCIS to verify fees and conditions of probation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CA03.2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Compton Community College
Compton, CA12.1999
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Case Management - Case Planning
- Data Gathering
- Report Writing - Documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- FLUENT IN Spanish
References
References upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer II
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
01.2012 - Current
Deputy Probation Officer I
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
12.2007 - 12.2011
Investigator Aid
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
09.2004 - 12.2007
Financial Evaluator
Probation Department, County of Los Angeles
06.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Compton Community College
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