Michelle Surber
Meadowview,VA
Summary
Experienced professional adept at working with youth, families and outside resources to facilitate change with youth and their families. Talent for building productive relationships with colleagues, youth, and their families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
07.2018 - Current
- Provide effective interventions and services for youth involved with the juvenile justice system to promote behavioral change and public safety.
- Work with community agencies and school system to identify needs relating to truancy and mental health issues.
- Administer screenings, assessments, and interviews to prepare social history report for thecourt and make recommendations based on youth's offense.
School Counselor
Rhea Valley Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2018
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Served as Child Study Committee Chair, 504 Coordinator, and School Testing Coordinator.
- Provided individual and group counseling to students based on identified needs.
Parenting Group Facilitator
Highlands Community Services
09.2008 - 05.2014
- Prepared and led parent groups to facilitate growth in the family system.
- Identified areas of need within the home and developed parenting skills.
Victim/Witness Program Director
Washington County Sheriff's Office
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided assistance to victims of crime in accordance with Virginia Code of Virginia.
- Advocate for victims by acting as liaison between victim and the criminal justice system.
- Oversaw the management of the program, quarterly reports, program grant, and maintained the case management system.
Probation Officer (Part-Time)
District #17 Probation And Parole
08.2005 - 11.2005
- Provided orientation services to participants at the Mountain Empire Day Reporting Program.
- Facilitated substance abuse groups and monitor attendance
- Arranged treatment team meetings and report any non-compliance of the participants.
On-Call Crisis Worker (Part-Time)
Highlands Community Services
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Conduct evaluations in emergency situation for mental health and substance abuse clients.
- Determine if criterion was met for inpatient hospitalization.
- Make referrals to the appropriate service based on needs of the individual.
Chemical Dependency Counselor/Case Coordinator
Highlands Community Services
11.2002 - 12.2004
- Provided case management and clinical services to adult offenders with emotional and/or substance use at the Mountain Empire Day Reporting Program.
- Assessed individuals and developed treatment plans according to individual needs.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
In-Home Family Therapist
Highlands Community Services
08.2002 - 11.2002
- Provided immediate assessment of the family and determined the suitability or providing services, including the risk of children remaining in the home.
- Provided individual, marital, and/or family counseling.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans.
Local Probation Officer
Southwest Virginia Community Corrections
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Supervised and monitored offenders placed on probation for misdemeanor offenses.
- Conducted substance abuse screenings and assessments and make appropriate referrals.
- Report any non-compliance to the court.
Surveillance Officer
District #17 Probation And Parole
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Prepared pre/post-sentence reports and other investigations to the court.
- Reported alleged violations to the court.
- Maintained essential file documentation, urinalysis drug screens, and collaborated with other community agencies.
Education
School Counseling Certification -
Radford University
Radford, VA07.2005
Master of Science - Counseling And Human Development
Radford University
Radford, VA07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Radford, VA05.1998
Skills
- Experience in juvenile justice system and relating to truancy
- Familiar with services provided by community agencies
- Trained to administer screenings and assessments
- Experience with working with families and identifying needs of family and youth
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
07.2018 - Current
Parenting Group Facilitator
Highlands Community Services
09.2008 - 05.2014
School Counselor
Rhea Valley Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2018
Victim/Witness Program Director
Washington County Sheriff's Office
11.2005 - 07.2006
Probation Officer (Part-Time)
District #17 Probation And Parole
08.2005 - 11.2005
On-Call Crisis Worker (Part-Time)
Highlands Community Services
01.2005 - 11.2005
Chemical Dependency Counselor/Case Coordinator
Highlands Community Services
11.2002 - 12.2004
In-Home Family Therapist
Highlands Community Services
08.2002 - 11.2002
Local Probation Officer
Southwest Virginia Community Corrections
08.1999 - 08.2002
Surveillance Officer
District #17 Probation And Parole
01.1999 - 09.1999
School Counseling Certification -
Radford University
Master of Science - Counseling And Human Development
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
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