Sidney Smith
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Probation Officer II with expertise in motivational interviewing and case management at the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Proven track record in implementing behavioral change strategies and conducting risk assessments, successfully enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for offenders. Committed to fostering community resources and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer II
Los Angeles County Probation Department
10.2005 - Current
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Handled over 50 full-cycle caseloads per month.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Los Angeles County Office of Education
06.2002 - 09.2008
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Motivational interviewing
- Policy implementation
- Behavioral change strategies
- Intake procedures
- Supervising residents
- Urinalysis testing
- Delinquency monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Field supervision
- Risk and needs assessments
- Court report documentation
- Case management
Certification
- Certified Youth & Family Team Trainer, Los Angeles County
- Certified CPR & First Aid
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer II
Los Angeles County Probation Department
10.2005 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Los Angeles County Office of Education
06.2002 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Long Beach City College