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Damaris Slawik

Wilmington

Summary

Dedicated professional with more than nine years planning experience seeking a leadership position within the Delaware Department of Correction Office of Planning, Research and Reentry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Compliance and Accreditation

Delaware Department of Correction (DOC)
11.2019 - Current
  • Oversees the Department's efforts to maintain accreditation with the American Correctional Association (ACA)
  • Oversees the Department's efforts to maintain compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
  • Coordinated the Department's efforts in earning the ACA Global Eagle Award, presented to agencies who achieve ACA accreditation across all facilities
  • Coordinated the Department's efforts in earning the ACA Lucy Webb Hayes award, presented to agencies who achieve ACA accreditation and PREA compliance across all facilities
  • Supervises investigations into the sexual abuse of inmates confined in Department correctional facilities
  • Developed lesson plans and other educational materials for training on PREA, Cross-Gender Supervision, Professional Interactions with LGBT+ Inmates, Investigating Sexual Abuse in Confinement Settings, and PREA: The Supervisor's Role
  • Trains correctional staff, non-security staff, and leadership staff on ACA, PREA, and related topics
  • Annually aggregates sexual abuse data for submittal to the US Department of Justice and for use in the Department's Annual PREA Report
  • Coordinates the Department's efforts to complete the annual Governor's certification of PREA compliance in conjunction with the Division of Youth Services PREA Coordinator and the Delaware State Police
  • Revamped the Department's Annual PREA Report to enhance compliance with PREA standard 115.88
  • Developed a staffing plan review template for facilities to use when assessing whether their staffing plans allow for adequate protection against inmate sexual abuse
  • Coordinates the Staffing Plan Review process for each Department facility
  • Serves as a member of the Critical Incident Review Team for each Department facility
  • Serves as the accreditation manager for the Department's Central Administration Building
  • Represents the Department before the ACA Commission for Accreditation on Corrections during facility accreditation hearings
  • Represents the Department at the Annual National PREA Coordinators Conference
  • Supervises the Department Compliance and Accreditation Coordinator

Planner IV – State Hazard Mitigation Officer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Appointed as the State Hazard Mitigation Officer to manage the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs: The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
  • Managed the State of Delaware All Hazard Mitigation Plan
  • Worked with County Emergency Management Agencies and FEMA to coordinate updates to the County Hazard Mitigation Plans
  • Managed the Strategic Opportunity for Adaptation (SOFA) grant awarded to the Agency
  • Oversaw the federally mandated quarterly reporting process for mitigation projects throughout the State
  • Regularly presented on the State's Hazard Mitigation Program to groups such as community officials, other State agencies, and the public
  • Represented DEMA at Resilient and Sustainable Community League, Silver Jackets, and regional and national State Hazard Mitigation Officer/National Flood Insurance Program workshops and events
  • Served as alternate coordinator of FEMA's Public Assistance Program for the State
  • Acted as Deputy Planning Section Chief during Emergency Operation Center activations, drills, and exercises
  • Worked with Delaware's Comprehensive School Safety Program to obtain sUAS images of schools throughout the State

Planner III – State Hazard Mitigation Officer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Same duties as in Planner IV position held from September 2019 - November 2019

Planner II – Mitigation Project Officer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Member of the Planning Team for the 2018 State of Delaware All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update
  • Supported the State Hazard Mitigation Officer in coordinating updates to County Hazard Mitigation Plans
  • Collected data from stakeholders in the State of Delaware All Hazard Mitigation Plan through various methods
  • Completed the federally mandated quarterly reporting process for mitigation projects throughout the State
  • Alternate coordinator of FEMA's Public Assistance Program for the State
  • Assisted in the update to the 2018 State of Delaware Public Assistance Administrative Plan
  • Member of DEMA's Site Assessment Team
  • Certified Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) pilot and member of DEMA's Drone Team
  • Served as Situation Unit Leader during drills and exercises throughout the year

Management Analyst (contracted position)

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program outreach manager to schools, special facilities, and those with access and functional needs
  • Coordinated the distribution of Potassium Iodide tablets, emergency plans, and other radiological emergency equipment to educational facilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of the Salem Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations
  • Presented on radiological emergency plans, relating to schools, to the administration team
  • Coordinated bi-annual Potassium Iodide distribution events for the public
  • Reviewed and revised several Standard Operations Procedures for Radiological Emergency Preparedness
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining a database of access and functional needs residents in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of the Salem Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations
  • Served as a Long-Term Recovery Planning Group team member
  • Served as Documentation Unit Leader during Radiological Emergency Preparedness quarterly drill
  • Participated in Critical Incident Tabletop at the University of Delaware

Assistant Resident Manager - New Expectations

Connections Community Support Programs
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Ensured a plan for obtaining employment, housing, childcare, and social service programs was in place for each client before they completed the program
  • Maintained supervision of an alternative to incarceration residence to ensure the safety and security of its residents
  • Worked with upper-level management to assess the program's effectiveness on clients, clients' adherence to program rules and regulations, and ensure that security protocols were being followed and were adequate
  • Ensured that security measures were enforced and checked rooms for compliance with required security measures
  • Responsible for keeping the residence free from contraband by performing regular searches of client's rooms and their belongings
  • Maintained detailed documentation of both day-to-day and significant events during each shift.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law, Policy, and Political Science

Wilmington University
12.2023

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Wilmington University
08.2023

Associate in Applied Science - Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Delaware Technical Community College
05.2016

Awards and Recognition

  • Nominated by ACA Nominating Committee for a position on the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections representing the “Detention” category
  • Selected out of 277 students for the Wilmington University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Award for Academic Excellence
  • Selected as part of the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) Accreditation Team for the statewide GEAR P3 Trailblazer Award for contributions to JTVCC's initial ACA accreditation
  • DEMA Award of Excellence for exceptional work in the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant cycle
  • 2018 Governor’s Team Excellence Award nominee for participation in the Resilient and Sustainable Communities League
  • DEMA “Above and Beyond” award for contributions to the 2018 update of the State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
  • 2017 Governor’s Team Excellence Award nominee for participation in the DEMA Drone Program

Training

  • Delaware State Police Civilian Leadership Development Program
  • Delaware Department of Correction Train the Trainer
  • FBI-LEEDA Supervisory Leadership Institute
  • FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute
  • FBI-LEEDA Internal Affairs Investigations
  • Investigating Sexual Abuse in Confinement Settings
  • 12-week PREA Coordinator Training
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

Timeline

Director of Compliance and Accreditation

Delaware Department of Correction (DOC)
11.2019 - Current

Planner IV – State Hazard Mitigation Officer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
09.2019 - 11.2019

Planner III – State Hazard Mitigation Officer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
02.2018 - 08.2019

Planner II – Mitigation Project Officer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
02.2017 - 02.2018

Management Analyst (contracted position)

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
08.2016 - 02.2017

Assistant Resident Manager - New Expectations

Connections Community Support Programs
05.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Law, Policy, and Political Science

Wilmington University

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Wilmington University

Associate in Applied Science - Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Delaware Technical Community College

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