Isabel Del Rio
Vail,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in conducting assessments and developing intervention strategies for juvenile offenders. Skilled in verbal and written communication, with a focus on assigning consequences that are both punitive and promote successful rehabilitation outcomes. Efficient in managing a caseload of up to 100 people.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile ProbationOfficer
Pima County Juvenile Court
Tucson, AZ
05.2000 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate probation or diversion plans for juvenile offenders.
- Collaborated with community organizations to facilitate rehabilitation services for youth.
- Developed intervention strategies to address behavioral issues in at-risk juveniles.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management skills, and maintaining organized case files.
- Scheduling appointments for interviews conducted in person, telephonically or via TEAMS.
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Strengthened family dynamics for successful rehabilitation by providing resources and support to both juveniles and their families.
- Reduced recidivism rates through targeted interventions and appropriate referrals to community-based programs.
- Ensured timely completion of required reports for courts, demonstrating compliance with all stipulated deadlines and attention to detail.
- Increased access to educational services for juveniles on probation by collaborating with schools, teachers, and counselors.
- Conducted thorough assessments of juvenile offenders to determine risk levels, needs, and appropriate supervision strategies.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Managed several phone calls per day from concerned parents, school staff, therapists, attorneys and law enforcement.
- Managed a caseload of 60 -100 juveniles per month.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Yuma Juvenile Justice Center
Yuma, AZ
12.1994 - 04.2000
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate supervision levels for juvenile offenders.
- Monitored compliance with court orders and probation conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide resources and support for at-risk youth.
- Advocated for alternatives to detention when appropriate, emphasizing the importance of community-based interventions over punitive measures.
- Enhanced community safety by closely monitoring and supervising juveniles on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals to address substance abuse concerns and emotional well-being among juveniles under supervision.
- Strengthened family dynamics for successful rehabilitation by providing resources and support to both juveniles and their families.
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Transported juveniles between detention centers, schools and medical institutions.
- Promoted restorative justice principles within the community through collaboration with victim advocates, law enforcement agencies, schools, and other stakeholders.
- Improved juvenile probation outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized case management plans.
- Increased access to educational services for juveniles on probation by collaborating with schools, teachers, and counselors.
- Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Ensured timely completion of required reports for courts, demonstrating compliance with all stipulated deadlines and attention to detail.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Monitored minors, guardians and non-custodial family members.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Monitored 20 youth on Intensive Probation while working Intensive Probation
- Monitored 35 youth while working Standard Probation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/ Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-1994
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Individualized service planning
- Community resource coordination
- Professional boundaries
- De-escalation techniques
- Youth mentoring
- Legal compliance
- Juvenile probation and diversion
- Verbal and written communication
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Case planning
- Investigations
- Documentation
- Report writing
- Interviews
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Juvenile ProbationOfficer
Pima County Juvenile Court
05.2000 - Current
Juvenile Probation Officer
Yuma Juvenile Justice Center
12.1994 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/ Sociology
Northern Arizona University