Lexi Leonard
Saskatoon,SK
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Institutional Parole Officer (WP-04)
Saskatchewan Penitentiary
09.2021 - Current
- Prepare reports for the recommendation of security level, penitentiary placement and intervention options that will be the most beneficial for the rehabilitation of the inmate while maintaining the safety of society.
- Discuss rehabilitation with inmates to establish rules of conduct, goals, and objectives.
- Refer inmates and offenders to community and social service programs, as required.
- Experience in working with minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates.
- Experience working in Intake Assessment
Mental Health Officer (WP-03)
Saskatchewan Penitentiary
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to create treatment plans for inmates.
- Assist in responding accordingly to inmates experiencing mental health distress.
- Provided group programming for inmates residing in on the mental health range.
Server, Greens Keeper
Kildonan Park Golf Course
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Child Care Provider
KidsTime Child Care
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Summer Student
Oak Trees and Acorns Child Care
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
Activities Coordinator
Summer Interec Program
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided support to individuals with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
- Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan04.2021
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Risk and needs assessments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Intake procedures
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Progress Evaluation
Professional Development
- Intimate Partner Violence, 2021
- Parole Officer Introduction Training, 2021
- Kids Have Stress Too, The Psychology Foundation of Canada, 2019
- Anatomy of a Set Up, 2021
Volunteer Experience
Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Observed how classroom functions support a variety of different needs, 10/2019, 03/2020
Timeline
Institutional Parole Officer (WP-04)
Saskatchewan Penitentiary
09.2021 - Current
Mental Health Officer (WP-03)
Saskatchewan Penitentiary
01.2021 - 09.2021
Server, Greens Keeper
Kildonan Park Golf Course
05.2020 - 09.2020
Summer Student
Oak Trees and Acorns Child Care
06.2019 - 08.2019
Child Care Provider
KidsTime Child Care
09.2018 - 03.2020
Activities Coordinator
Summer Interec Program
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies
University of Saskatchewan