Maeghan Cotton
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Focuses on collaborating with all parties in the Justice Sector to progress cases and make it more accessible to all those involved.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Violence Case Manager
Ministry of Justive
, Auckland
08.2023 - Current
- Managed defendants charged with family violence offenses in the Auckland region
- handling intake, case assessment, court file preparation, risk evaluation, case progression planning, and compliance monitoring with stopping violence programs.
- Developed and maintained productive relationships with the Judiciary and stakeholders to support administrative responsibilities.
Court Taker
Ministry of Justice
, Auckland
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Experienced at running a range of Criminal Courts, such as: List Court, Case Review, Sentencing, Jury Case Review and callover with a Judge
- could run a registrars court to take pleas, assess bail, and judge which future courts these matters should be heard at next.
- Liaised with Lawyers, security officers, Judges, probation officers everyday to ensure the court room was ran efficiently.
Probation Officer
Department of Corrections
, Auckland
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed case management plans for offenders, including referrals to community resources and services.
- Monitored the compliance of those sentenced to community based sentences.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and verify employment status of clients.
- Provided guidance and support to those on my case load regarding substance abuse, mental health, education, and job training.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Education
Honours - Criminology
University of Auckland
Auckland 11-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of Auckland
Auckland 09-2019
Skills
- Records Management
- Decision-Making
- Progress Evaluations
- Teamwork and Communication
- Microsoft proficiency
- Criminal justice system knowledge
Timeline
Probation Officer
Department of Corrections
09.2023 - 02.2024
Family Violence Case Manager
Ministry of Justive
08.2023 - Current
Court Taker
Ministry of Justice
05.2022 - 08.2024
Honours - Criminology
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of Auckland
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