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Selina Parsons

Napier

Summary

Adept at offender supervision and enhancing mental health awareness, I leveraged my skills at The Department of Corrections to improve rehabilitation rates significantly. My expertise in professional boundaries and verbal communication facilitated positive outcomes across diverse roles, from Store Assistant at Kmart to Mental Health Support Worker, demonstrating a proven track record of success. Professional with comprehensive experience in probation and community supervision. Skilled in case management, risk assessment, and rehabilitation planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability, with commitment to public safety and positive outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Assistant

Kmart
10.2024 - Current
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Increased store efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, turning negative experiences into positive outcomes.

Adult Probation Officer

The Department of Corrections
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to determine appropriate levels of supervision for each probationer, prioritizing public safety.
  • Developed positive relationships with probationers, fostering trust and encouraging adherence to supervision requirements.
  • Effectively managed large caseloads while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and thoroughness in all aspects of the job duties performed for each case assigned.
  • Supported probationers in finding stable employment, housing, and education opportunities, promoting long-term success.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and coordinate support services for probationers facing multiple challenges.
  • Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge on best practices in adult probation management.
  • Improved offender rehabilitation rates by conducting thorough assessments and creating tailored supervision plans.

Mental Health Support Worker

Whatever It Takes Trust
03.2011 - 01.2022
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided effective crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Liaised between clinical staff and community organizations to coordinate care for patients transitioning from hospitalization back into the community setting.

Education

Diploma - Applied Sciences

Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ

Diploma - Mental Health Services

Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ
2012

Skills

  • Offender supervision
  • Mental health awareness
  • Professional boundaries
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Legal knowledge
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Sex Offender Management
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Maanaki Award for my work as the wellness advocate.
  • Rangatira award for going above and beyond for the best result for a young woman making a Bail application.
  • Seconded into the Senior Practitioner role for a 7 week period.
  • I have completed Facilitator training and facilitated a nationwide Forum involving internal and external stakeholders around the effects and impacts of Methamphetamine use in our community.

Interests

I enjoy getting away on weekends and unplugging while enjoying new places while camping

I love getting out for a ride on my motorbike and clearing the cobwebs away

Timeline

Store Assistant

Kmart
10.2024 - Current

Adult Probation Officer

The Department of Corrections
01.2022 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

Whatever It Takes Trust
03.2011 - 01.2022

Diploma - Applied Sciences

Eastern Institute of Technology

Diploma - Mental Health Services

Eastern Institute of Technology

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