Justin Colt Vaughn
Kingsport
Summary
Dedicated probation and parole officer with extensive experience in managing diverse caseloads, assessing risk factors, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions. Strong commitment to team collaboration complemented by a proven track record of achieving results through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized for integrity and adaptability, adept at navigating complex situations while maintaining professionalism. Actively contributes to team success by reducing turnover and burnout among fellow officers, serving as a field training officer, and continuously seeking training opportunities to enhance skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probation and Parole Officer II
Tennessee Department of Correction
Blountville, TN
08.2017 - Current
- Supervises a specialized caseload of Recovery Court and TNROCs participants
- Completes STRONG-R interviews to determine risk and supervision level
- Builds/maintains a professional rapport with each justice involved individual
- Utilizes motivational interviewing to increase client willingness to engage in treatment
- Collaborates with clients to develop individual improvement plans tailored to their needs
- Holds offenders accountable with timely sanctions and warrants to regain compliance
- Builds/maintains professional rapport with local law enforcement and judicial systems
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Holston Counseling Services: A division of Frontier Health
Kingsport, TN
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Manages caseload of 100 or more
- Documents client interactions in timely manner
- Assists clients with access to applicable community resources
- Monitors client compliance and progress through treatment program
- Participates in weekly staff meetings and coordinates care with other team members and facilities
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
Psych Tech and Activity Coordinator
Indian Path Pavilion/Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital: Mountain States Health Alliance
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Facilitated in monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of inpatient clients
- Engaged in client hostility de-escalation tactics
- Taught activity and leisure skills
- Responsible for documenting groups and conducting activity assessments for each client
- Implemented therapeutic interventions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support treatment plans.
MPU Captain, Sales Associate and Loss Prevention Associate
Sears
10.2006 - 08.2008
- Engaged with customers to solve problems and enhance their shopping experience
- Provided customers with product information and operated cash register
- Acted as plain clothes agent to detect shoplifting
- Filed paperwork, presented evidence and testified against shoplifting defendants before judge and grand jury
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing shopping experience and driving sales.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales, ensuring accurate information delivery to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
King College
Bristol, TN05-2008
High School Diploma -
Sullivan Central High School
Blountville, TN05-2004
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Motivational interviewing
- De-escalation techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Time management
- Risk and needs assessments
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Maintain case files
Accomplishments
Serves as a Field Training Officer
Serves as a member of the CISM Team
Serves as a member of the Sullivan County Felony Recovery Court
Assists in Managing State Vehicles and coordinating repairs
Graduated from the Inaugural class of LEAP
Graduated CIT
Graduated iLEAD
Graduated TCA Academy
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit
- Tennessee Driver’s License
- Ordination Certificate
Timeline
Probation and Parole Officer II
Tennessee Department of Correction
08.2017 - Current
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Holston Counseling Services: A division of Frontier Health
07.2012 - 08.2017
Psych Tech and Activity Coordinator
Indian Path Pavilion/Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital: Mountain States Health Alliance
08.2008 - 07.2012
MPU Captain, Sales Associate and Loss Prevention Associate
Sears
10.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
King College
High School Diploma -
Sullivan Central High School