Shavelle McFarlane
Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands
Summary
Experienced Probation Officer with a strong background in risk assessments and case management at the Department of Community Rehabilitation. Expertise in developing and executing restorative justice initiatives that improve community compliance and awareness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer 1
Department of Community Rehabilitation
03.2016 - Current
Offender Management Services.
Use of Cognative-Based Theories and Approaches.
Restorative Justice
Cayman Islands Laws and Regulation- Labour, Mental Health, Criminal, Civil, Immigration).
Based interventions.
Facilitation
Presentations
Report Writing.
Supervision.
Case Management.
Risk assessments.
Rehabilitative Services.
Executive Officer
Needs Assessment Unit
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed administrative services involving- Client-facing.
Social Work Intern
Department of Children & Family Services
06.2014 - 10.2014
Implemented all necessary practices, fulfilling academic criteria for Bachelor of Science in Social Work.
Sales Associate
Milano Diamond Gallery
06.2010 - 01.2011
Customer Services duties.
Education
Management of Sex Offender and Violent Offender -
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service - College of Policing
Grand Cayman06.2025
Certification in People Leadership vs Management -
Personality. Co
online04.2025
Certification in The Language of Addiction -
International Society Of Substance Use Professionals
online02.2024
Certification in Human Resource Management -
The University of the West Indies, Open Campus
Grand Cayman04.2021
Certification in Supervisory Management -
The University of the West Indies, Open Campus
Grand Cayman11.2019
Bachelor's of Science - Social Work, Minor in Counselling
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Jamaica12.2015
Certification in Domestic Violence Intervention Program -
Department of Community Rehabilitation
Grand Cayman03.2012
Skills
- Creative direction
- Communication collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Knowledge of Cayman Islands Regulatory compliance and practices
- Innovative critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Focus on quality assurance and research
- Initiatives for personal development
Professional And Community Involvement
- Bodden Town Church of God Youth Leader
- Member of the Youth Life Cayman Training Group
- Adult and Children Mental Health Helpline Volunteer
- Alex Panton Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Volunteer
- Member of Floetry Grand Cayman
- Loud Silent Voices (Mental Health Support Group)
- National Youth Commission- Adolescent Focus Group Facilitator
Trainings And Achievements
- Cyber Security Training, 04/25
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment Training, 04/25
- Level of Service/ Case Management Inventory Training, Ongoing
- Keynote Speaker on topic: Resiliency, 11/24
- Keynote Speaker on topic: Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents, 10/24
- Panelist on topic: Brokenness Within The Community, 09/24
- Samaritans Training, 04/24
- Keynote Speaker on topic: Mental Health Awareness, 02/24
- Keynote Speaker on topic: Mental Health Awareness, 06/24
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, 01/20
- Probation Officer Of The Year Award, 2019
- Grand Cayman Representative for the American Probation and Parole Association Winter Training Institute, 01/18
- Stewards of Children: Darkness to Light- Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Program, 06/14
Timeline
Probation Officer 1
Department of Community Rehabilitation
03.2016 - Current
Executive Officer
Needs Assessment Unit
01.2015 - 03.2016
Social Work Intern
Department of Children & Family Services
06.2014 - 10.2014
Sales Associate
Milano Diamond Gallery
06.2010 - 01.2011
Management of Sex Offender and Violent Offender -
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service - College of Policing
Certification in People Leadership vs Management -
Personality. Co
Certification in The Language of Addiction -
International Society Of Substance Use Professionals
Certification in Human Resource Management -
The University of the West Indies, Open Campus
Certification in Supervisory Management -
The University of the West Indies, Open Campus
Bachelor's of Science - Social Work, Minor in Counselling
Northern Caribbean University
Certification in Domestic Violence Intervention Program -
Department of Community Rehabilitation