Kevin Cato
Nashville
Summary
Experienced Institutional Probation Parole Specialist with strong leadership and team collaboration skills. Adept at coordinating parole hearings and managing offender files, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving throughout the parole process.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Institutional Probation Parole Specialist
Tennessee Department of Correction
Nashville
10.2021 - Current
- Facilitated communication between board of parole at TDOC and offenders to ensure clear understanding of parole processes.
- assist in preparing the offenders for the parole process
- Update offender files for review prior to parole hearings
- Coordinate parole hearings and assist hearing officers by providing information
- Assist with the re-entry process as offenders are granted parole
- Guided offenders in completing Interstate Compact application process for out-of-state release, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Case Manager
Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
Lebanon
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated case plans for children and families in state custody.
- Facilitated communication between families, service providers, and legal representatives.
- Monitored progress of cases and recommended adjustments.
- Maintained accurate records in compliance with state regulations and guidelines.
- Advocated for children's rights and well-being in various settings.
Senior Correctional Officer
Core Civic
Nashville
02.2010 - 07.2019
- Became Disciplinary Hearing Officer responsible for conducting hearings and determining penalties for rule infractions based on facility policy
- Supervised officers and offenders in the Segregation unit
- Diffused disruptive behavior through verbal interventions, promoting a safer environment.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-1986
Skills
- Parole coordination
- Offender file oversight
- Hearing assistance
- Case planning
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Communication techniques
Timeline
Institutional Probation Parole Specialist
Tennessee Department of Correction
10.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
12.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Correctional Officer
Core Civic
02.2010 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
Tennessee State University