Eboney Roney
Juvenile Probation Officer
Titus County Juvenile Probation Department
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Getting pregnant in high school. Missed a lot of school and dropped down a bit but still graduated in the top 10 percent as an Honor Graduate and Texas Scholar.
I went to a private University. It was expensive. My family were not rich. I thought I would have to drop out at one point to find full time employment, But God worked it all out for me.
I struggled with a History class. I should have failed but I was determined and met with the teacher, completed extra credit, and studied harder.
After graduating with my Bachelor's Degree, I could not find a job in my field. I was left to work as a sales associate.
I worked for CPS, which was not what I thought it was going to be. It was some of the most stressful days of my life.
When I could not take CPS anymore, I found my dream job.
Education
High School
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant High School
Bachelor
Psychology
East Texas Baptist University
Psychology
East Texas Baptist University
Career
Juvenile Probation Officer
I am the program coordinator working to reduce recidivism rates in juvenile delinquents.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Helping People
Day to Day
My typical work day includes putting together programs that will help youth set goals, make better choices, build self esteem, etc... I supervise youth to assist them in making positive changes in their lives. It may involve me doing home-visits, school visits or the child visiting the office in order to discuss their progress or to help them rise above their failures.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Know you why! If you understand why you want to do this job and you are passionate, all else will fall into place.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Psychology
Psychology
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"That I would not be good at what I do because I have never been through what most of these youth have faced and won't be able to relate to them. They said I was too nice and the kids would run all over me."
Challenges I Overcame
Single Parent
