Sarah Eischens
Mankato
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience at MN Department of Corrections, excelling in employee engagement and relationship building. Excellent track record in implementing evidence-based practices and enhancing team performance through effective training and development. Skilled in problem-solving and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to support the vision of the department.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
New Ulm District Supervisor
MN Department of Corrrections-Field Services
12.2013 - Current
- Supervise, lead and guide district staff
- Collaborate with local agencies and stakeholders to facilitate education, resource sharing and program development.
- Monitor and help set local county budgets according to set allocations
- Foster communication among stakeholders by developing and leading local corrections advisory boards.
- Supports and implements EBP roadmap and guides staff as needed
- Assisted to develop coaching model and implement coaching circles and individual sessions to help develop agents skills in case planning process.
- Implements and supports evidence based practices, including decision points groups, case planning process and individual cognitive interventions according to roadmap. to promote positive change.
- Statewide Training Academy case plan trainer and assisted to re-write curriculum.
Career Corrections Agent
MN Department of Corrections- Field Services
05.1998 - 12.2013
- Provided probation supervision to clients on juvenile, adult and treatment court caseloads.
- Conducted LS CMI and YLS CMI, DVI assessments with clients to determine risks, needs and responsively factors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective plans for individuals under supervision including treatment court participants.
- Monitored compliance with conditions, ensuring best practices.
- Implemented motivational interviewing and case planning strategies to enhance clients' engagement and change process.
- Facilitated Thinking for a Change, curriculum with adult and youth clients.
- Mentored interns, and corrections agents to effectively carry out departments procedures.
- Chaired MN Corrections Association, Spring Workshop committee
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Dual Major Corrections And Sociology
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN08-1995
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
Accomplishments
MN Corrections Association President 2017
MN Corrections Association Secretary 2011, 2015
MN Corrections Association, chair/ co-chair Spring Workshop
Case Plan Trainer, MN Department of Corrections
Trained in ACJI Implementation Leadership Academy Science
Trained in Conflict Resolution, facilitator of varies processes.
Participated in Dept of Corrections, Advanced Leadership Development Program (ALDP)
Timeline
New Ulm District Supervisor
MN Department of Corrrections-Field Services
12.2013 - Current
Career Corrections Agent
MN Department of Corrections- Field Services
05.1998 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Community Counseling
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Dual Major Corrections And Sociology
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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