Meka T. Sylvester
Louisville
Summary
I seek a position within the Criminal Justice or Social Services field that will allow me to apply my extensive experience while supporting and improving the lives of individuals. My goal is to use my background to make a meaningful impact, helping others enhance their quality of life through dedicated service and professional expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Service Clinician I
Kentucky State Reformatory
LaGrange, KY
01.2026 - Current
- Provide therapeutic services by assessing the needs of offenders.
- Perform needs assessments and develop individual plans.
- Lead therapeutic groups and recreation activities.
- Offer individualized cognitive counseling.
- Coordinate with other program areas as needed.
- Track data and provide reports and statistical data as needed.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary planning and treatment planning.
Substance Use Counselor-TCADC
Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center
Shelbyville, KY
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Planned, oversaw, facilitated, and documented the patient's recovery.
- Co-facilitated assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensured all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely and clear, concise manner.
- Prepared individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
- Conducted initial and follow-up assessments.
- Evaluated patient needs and determined if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Made plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- Provided case management services for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
- Acted as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Substance Use Counselor
Pax Recovery Center, LLC
Louisville, KY
02.2025 - 06.2025
Housing Case Manager
House of Ruth
Louisville, KY
09.2024 - 02.2025
Victim Services Specialist II
Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville, KY
12.2023 - 05.2024
Supervisor of Domestic Violence Services
Center for Women and Families
Louisville, KY
07.2023 - 12.2023
Social Services Supervisor-F2ACT Coordinator
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Louisville, KY
09.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Social Worker-F2ACT Coordinator
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Louisville, KY
06.2020 - 09.2021
Inmate Grievance Counselor
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Louisville, KY
01.2018 - 06.2020
National Crime Information Center Specialist
Louisville Metro Government/MetroSafe/NCIC
Louisville, KY
10.2016 - 01.2018
Education
Master of Arts - Religious Leadership
Payne Theological Seminary
Wilberforce, OH03-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lane College
Jackson, TN04-1998
Skills
- Exceptional case management capabilities with a focus on outcomes and efficiency
- Technologically adept with expertise across multiple platforms and tools
- Well-versed in navigating and leveraging community-based services and programs
- Comprehensive background in supporting justice-involved individuals
- Direct experience working within secure correctional environments
Accomplishments
- Vice President-Board of Directors-Greater Louisville Re-Entry Coalition
- September 2023-December 2023
Certification
- Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Credential Number: 294583
- Issue Date: October 30, 2024
- Expire Date: January 29, 2027
Timeline
Social Service Clinician I
Kentucky State Reformatory
01.2026 - Current
Substance Use Counselor-TCADC
Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2025 - 12.2025
Substance Use Counselor
Pax Recovery Center, LLC
02.2025 - 06.2025
Housing Case Manager
House of Ruth
09.2024 - 02.2025
Victim Services Specialist II
Louisville Metro Police Department
12.2023 - 05.2024
Supervisor of Domestic Violence Services
Center for Women and Families
07.2023 - 12.2023
Social Services Supervisor-F2ACT Coordinator
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
09.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Social Worker-F2ACT Coordinator
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
06.2020 - 09.2021
Inmate Grievance Counselor
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
01.2018 - 06.2020
National Crime Information Center Specialist
Louisville Metro Government/MetroSafe/NCIC
10.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lane College
Master of Arts - Religious Leadership
Payne Theological Seminary