Loretta M.

Edwards
Middletown, Delaware 19709
Phone: 302-653-9261 Ext. #2601 / Email: Loretta.Edwards@delaware.gov

Summary
Dedicated & Committed Human Service worker with excellent interpersonal,
organizational, detail-oriented and counseling skills. Highly-focused, dependable,
goal-oriented, hardworking professional focused on building positive rapport with
a diverse range of clients. Critical thinker who thrives under pressure and capable
to work efficiently under authority and/or in a one-on-one environment.

Skills
 Case Management  Treatment/ Case Planning

 Counseling/Interviewing Techniques  Report Writing

 Individual & Group Counseling  Group Behavior/ Dynamics

Accomplishments

Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Honor Society, Nu Chapter

2007 Recipient of DE Department of Corrections Golden Key Award
Promoted to Senior Counselor after two years of employment
DELJIS & CJIS Certified NCIC Certified
2016 Recipient of Wardens Award

Experience

James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Smyrna, DE.

Correctional Counselor Supervisor
July 2019 – current

As a Correctional Counselor Supervisor, I offer technical guidance to subordinates

ensuring that services are provided to offenders within departmental/institutional
constraints. Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programs recommending
either modifications or changes as appropriate. Plan, assigns, reviews and evaluates
the work of staff; conducts staff meetings/conferences and training sessions as
required. Interviews and make recommendations regarding the selection of candidates
for counseling and support positions. Serves on a variety of boards and committees
and maintain liaison with institutions, courts, community agencies and organizations
concerned with correctional institutions and offender treatment programs and
rehabilitation.
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Smyrna, DE.
Inmate Classification Officer II
July 2017 – July 2019

Schedules and chairs meetings of the Statewide Institutional Classification Committee

by leading group discussions and ensures the recommendations of the
multidisciplinary classification team are reviewed and that a decision is reached on
disposition of the offender. Assigns reclassification review dates and assign cases to a
classification officer for review. Presents and defends team's decision and
recommendation to the Institutional Classification Committee. Reviews and make
recommendations to the Committee on inmate appeals of classification to the
maximum-security unit. Coordinates the inmate classification function at the largest of
facilities with a variety of offender population. Coordinates and make
recommendations on the transfer of inmates among all the correctional facilities in
order to implement the decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee or
population control. Recommends the selection of persons to act as team members for
new correctional facilities. Supervises four clerical staff assigned to the Treatment
Services Division at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.

James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Smyrna, DE.

Master Correctional Counselor
May 2015 – July 2017

Case management, individual counseling, family counseling, reviewing and

assessing institutional files, creating individual treatment plans, intake interviews
and counseling, create, implement, and facilitate treatment counseling groups such
as Thinking For A Change, Power of Positive Thinking, Positive Solutions and
Reclaiming Your Life along with other cognitive behavior programs. Serve as the
Coordinator of Project Aware Program since 2013. Throughout my counseling
career I’ve worked with various populations and security levels: Pre-Trial,
Medium, Medium High Custody and Maximum Security. Work directly with and in
Classification Division: served as Chairperson of IBCC board, serves as a voting
member on Multi-Disciplinary Team Board, Commutations, Paroles, Inmate
Grievance Committee, Inmate Advocate for Treatment Review Committee and
serves as the Coordinator of the Veteran Group since 2012. Serve as a Lead Trainer
for new hires, as an Interview Panelist for Correctional Counselor and Correctional
Corporal. Currently work in the capacity as a Team Leader for the Secured Housing
Unit and Maximum Housing Unit treatment counselors. Perform initial Level of
Service Inventory Review Assessments, member of the Administrative Segregation
Review Committee.

James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Smyrna, DE.

Senior Correctional Counselor
April 2008 -May2015
 Core job functions include case management, development and preparation of
treatment plans, conduct individual and group counseling sessions, prepare various
reports to include but are not limited to parole, commutations, progress reports,
LSIR and TIS Modifications. Case conferences to determine the best course of
action for clients and make referrals to outside agencies for continued treatment.
Serve on a variety of committees such as Multi-Disciplinary Team, Pre-parole and
commutation boards and the inmate grievance committee.

James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Smyrna, DE.

Correctional Counselor
April 2006- April 2008

Primary Function as a Correctional Counselor included individual counseling

sessions with assigned inmates, developing appropriate treatment plans and
assessing compliance with treatment program recommendations. Prepare a variety
of reports, records, and summaries.

Howard R. Young Correctional Center Wilmington, DE.

Correctional Corporal
May 2005- April 2006
Maintained order and security within the institution; ensured that all policies,
procedures and departmental rules were complied with by staff and inmates. Oversee
the Correctional Officers on assigned shift and area. Evaluated the work performance
of assigned staff, prepare and maintain records and daily reports.

Plummer Center Community Correction Center Wilmington, DE.

Community Correction Officer
October 2000- May 2005
Monitored offender movement, performed random urine and alcohol testing,
conducted on site employment checks, maintained accurate records, clear notes and
written reports. Reviewed program violations and made recommendations. Interacted
with family members by obtaining pertinent information for the furlough program and
conducted weekly orientation for newly arrived offender. Selected by Warden to serve
as a Phase Six officer temporarily and worked in conjunction with on-site Probation
Officers.

Education

Wilmington University – Master’s Degree

Administration of Human Services
Wilmington, DE.
August 2019

Springfield College School of Human Services – Bachelor’s Degree

Human Services with a Concentration in Criminal Justice
Wilmington, DE.
May 2005
References furnished upon request