Public Safety Case Manager
Resume:
Martin O. Odemena
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
ad7tsx@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seasoned professional seeking employment in Criminal/Social Justice System. Background includes management and supervision of inmates and supervisee to ensure public safety.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Catholic Charities of Maryland
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC)
Case Manager, February 2022—Present
Create Individualized Service Plan (ISP) with clients with the primary purpose of facilitating client’s self-sufficiency.
Advocate the need for services within the community for clients.
Conduct Face to Face interviews to determine needs assessment.
Maintained of Case File and Updating Data Base.
Assisting Clients in accessing and applying for qualified benefits such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Eviction Prevention, Emergency Cash Assistance as well as Legal Referrals.
Using Motivational Interview Process to encourage and refer clients to programs where needs be.
Refer clients to Substance Abuse Mental Health and Health related Services.
Maintain environment consistent with Trauma Informed Care (TIC).
Assist clients with Citizenship related issues, including, applying for Duplicate Passport with various Embassies.
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
State of Maryland
Parole and Probation Agent, March, 2001 – 2020
Interviewed and communicated with offenders and others in person, by telephone or by written correspondence in a variety of setting during the supervision period.
Created and maintained an official record to document case activity on offender’s guidance to follow the courts Probation/Supervision Orders, Mandatory Supervision Release Certificate and Order for Release on Parole to agency policies and procedures.
Implement supervision plan and strategies to ensure compliance with conditions of Probation/Supervision, Mandatory Supervision and Parole Release.
Visit offenders and agencies in the community to verify home situation, employment and offenders’ adjustment while under supervision.
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services,
State of Maryland, DOC (Division of Correction)
Central Home Detention Unit Agent, January 2000 – March, 2001
Interview inmates to obtain information for needs assessment.
Conduct orientation, initial classification and develop program plans.
Maintained base files and OBSCIS II Systems information.
Screen inmates for social work, treatment, education, vocational skill training and substance abuse therapy.
Prepared Parole summaries.
Verified and investigated employment plans.
Worked with Program Staff to facilitate program operation
Correspond with Public and Private Agencies to including inmates’ families and employers for inmates employment
Charles Hickey School, Chesapeake Treatment Center
Youth Counselor, August 1999 – January 2000
Helped students with sexually offending issues to understand the hurtful and exploitative behavior on others as well as victim empathy.
Counseled students on suicide prevention and crisis intervention skills.
Teach students different techniques on conflict resolution and how to express feelings in a healthy manner.
Implemented program policy and monitor the progress of emotional, sexual and behavioral issues of the students on daily and weekly basis.
In addition, give recommendation through treatment evaluation.
University of Baltimore, Criminal Justice Department
Graduate Assistant, February 1996 – May 1996
Assisted in organization of conferences and seminars.
Recorded data and conference reports.
Analyzed Data and Periodicals.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA
Fall 2010
University of Baltimore
The Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts
Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Spring 1999
Sojourner Douglas College
Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and
Management, spring 1991
Martin O. Odemena
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Skills/Affiliations:
Youth Services International, Inc.
Youth Development Professional Training 1999 - 2001
Correctional Case Management Certification, 2000 - 2018
Maryland Police Correctional Employee’s Certification, 2000 - 2018
Maryland Correctional Employee Association Member, 2000 - 2018
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