Perry Johnston
Colorado Judicial Branch
Erie
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated Criminal Justice Professional experienced in juvenile rehabilitation and case management. Delivered effective outcomes through collaboration, risk assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Focused on providing support and guidance to at-risk youth, fostering positive development.
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
1 Year 5 Months- Supervised juvenile offenders, ensuring compliance with court-ordered probation conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on trends, research, and best practices in the field of juvenile justice.
- Developed individualized case plans, addressing specific needs and risks of each youth.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor progress and provide support to families.
- Collaborated with community organizations to connect youth with educational and vocational resources.
- Monitored compliance with treatment programs, adjusting interventions as necessary for effectiveness.
- Analyzed case data to identify trends, informing policy recommendations for juvenile justice improvements.
- Advocated for alternatives to detention when appropriate, emphasizing the importance of community-based interventions over punitive measures.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management skills, and maintaining organized case files.
- Supervised juvenile offenders, ensuring compliance with court-ordered probation conditions.
Clerk of Court
6 Months- Oversaw court documentation processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined filing procedures and reduced processing times.
- Maintained accurate records of court proceedings, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Enhanced court efficiency by maintaining accurate records and promptly processing legal documents.
Juvenile Probation Officer
2 Years- Enhanced community safety by closely monitoring and supervising juveniles on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Supervised juvenile offenders, ensuring compliance with court-ordered probation conditions.
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Testified in court proceedings, providing clear recommendations based on thorough evaluations and knowledge of best practices in juvenile justice.
- Testified in court proceedings as needed, providing clear recommendations based on thorough evaluations and knowledge of best practices in juvenile justice.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management skills, and maintaining organized case files.
Senior Child Protection Team Leader
2 Years 2 Months- Led case management for at-risk children, ensuring compliance with child protection laws and policies.
- Developed and implemented intervention plans to address family needs and improve child welfare outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess risks and provide comprehensive support services.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing immediate safety concerns and connecting families with appropriate resources.
- Monitored progress of cases, adjusting strategies to meet evolving needs of families and children effectively.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in child protection and case documentation.
- Advocated for children's rights within community resources, enhancing service delivery systems.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Social Psychology
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Trauma and Attachment
- Senior First Aid and CPR
Department of Corrective Services Academy
- Trauma Informed Care Training
- Correctional Officer’s Foundation Program
- Suicide Prevention (Gatekeeper)
- Working with Alcohol and Drugs
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Family Violence
- Mental Health First Aid
- Blood-Borne Viruses
- Reportable Incidents
- Youth Offending Relating to the Public
- Internal Witness Support
- Conflict of Interest
- Situational Awareness
- Working with Female Offenders
- Assault Reduction and Disengagement
- Medium Intensity Violence Program
- Integrity Services
- Anti-Bullying
- Responding to Aggression
- Working with Diverse Cultures
- Pro-Social Modeling
- Accountable and ethical Decision Making
- Harm and Supervision Assessment
- Standards and Review
- Positive Culture and Misconduct Resistance
- Risk of Association
- Probation Officer Training
Skills
Service planning
Resource coordination
Community resource coordination
Court testimony
Caseload management
Restorative justice principles
Needs assessments
Personal Information
Nationality: Dual USA and Australian Citizen
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
Colorado Judicial Branch
02.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Clerk of Court
Colorado Judicial Branch
08.2016 - 02.2017Read More
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department of Corrective Services
12.2013 - 12.2015Read More
Senior Child Protection Team Leader
Safe Places for Children
10.2011 - 12.2013Read More
Department of Corrective Services Academy
from Correctional Officer’s Foundation Program
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Cascade Consultancy and Training
from Trauma Informed Care Training
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St John of God
from Senior First Aid and CPR
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Safe Places for Children
from Trauma and Attachment
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Safe Places for Children
from Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
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Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor Degree from Social Psychology
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Colorado Judicial Branch
from Probation Officer Training
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