Kelly Bradshaw
Moyock,Virginia
Summary
Accomplished Senior Probation Officer offering 25 plus years of experience working with individuals with behavioral, psychological, and substance abuse disorders. Dedicated and detail-oriented with extensive experience managing offenders, working closely with substance abuse and mental health community programs as well as social services agencies. Extensive experience in testifying in Court proceedings, criminal record checks, Pre-sentence investigations, case note documentation, and risk/needs assessments. Strong ability to work independently as well as working with a team in order to best serve the needs of individual cases and the community.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services 1
Chesapeake Community Corrections
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise 35 plus individuals that have been placed on Behavioral Health Docket (BHD) through Chesapeake General District Court.
- See participants on monthly basis for office visits and collect/test urine drug screens as needed.
- Prepare weekly participant summary report for Court and BHD team members.
- Screen individuals that have been referred to BHD program by doing record checks, requesting mental health records, interviewing participants and preparing written reports to BHD team and to Court.
- Occasionally meet with family members and/or case workers to discuss and implement safety plans for individuals referred to BHD program.
- Conduct interviews and complete assessments to understand individuals needs and discover issues that affect treatment
- Document monthly meetings, Court appearances and any other pertinent documentation in order to complete accurate updates to case files.
Substance Abuse Counselor
New Life Substance Abuse
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Real Solutions of VA
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Completed progress notes and other pertinent paperwork in compliance with state regulations.
Senior Probation Officer
Department of Corrections
07.1992 - 03.2017
- Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal issues and problems.
- Managed full caseloads, including pretrial, pre-sentence, First Offender Status, and client supervision.
- Assisted offenders with adjusting to community life post-incarceration.
- Assisted probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems.
- Led support groups for male and female offenders.
- Executed pre-sentence investigations.
- Created, organized and maintained files, case notes and electronic databases.
- Monitored offenders' activities regarding fulfillment of court ordered requirements.
- Answered phone calls concerning clients, handled complaints and responded to requests for information.
- Administered regular drug and alcohol tests and completed DNA indexing for felony offenders.
- Oversaw substance abuse team which consisted of two other Probation Officers.
- Worked closely with contracted substance abuse provider by making referrals, scheduling appointments, monitoring program funds and meeting with provider monthly.
- Supervised other Probation Officers through case reviews, case conferences, guidance, and approval of letters and prepared reports to local Courts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.1990
Skills
- Extensive skills in caseload management
- Extensive skills and knowledge in substance abuse and mental health fields
- Administering and screening of drugs and alcohol
- Risk/needs evaluations and screenings
- Pre-sentence investigations
- Record checks
- Court procedures and testifying
- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws
- Court report documentation
- Team leadership skills
- Field supervision
- Computer skills
- Strong communication skills
Additional Information
Experience in supervising staff members, team leadership experience and skills, long and strong history working with the City of Chesapeake Courts, Jail system, Police Department and Sheriffs Department along with the Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare.
Certified Substance Clinician in the State of Virginia for over approximately 20 years.
Timeline
Family Services 1
Chesapeake Community Corrections
01.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
New Life Substance Abuse
11.2017 - 06.2020
Substance Abuse Counselor
Real Solutions of VA
03.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Probation Officer
Department of Corrections
07.1992 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Old Dominion University
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