Caroline Beam
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Experienced Crime Victim Specialist and Victim Advocate with a demonstrated history of providing comprehensive support to individuals impacted by crime. Skilled in program management and paralegal services, with a strong commitment to advocating for the rights and needs of victims. Recognized as a passionate community advocate for women who have been victimized, dedicated to empowering survivors and promoting justice. Proficient in re-entry and justice reform initiatives, with a proven ability to navigate complex legal and social systems to ensure access to resources and support services. Committed to fostering resilience and facilitating positive outcomes for survivors through compassionate advocacy and effective leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Goodwill Suncoast (Pathways Forward-Human Trafficking)
Clearwater, Florida
02.2022 - Current
- Provided career navigation services by collaborating with survivors to develop a service action plan based on survivors' identified personal, career, and education goals and barriers
- Provided case management to survivors of human trafficking that followed a trauma-informed, harm reduction, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered approach
- Assessed survivors with safety planning, orientation to services, support, and referrals by evaluating individual needs
- Assisted survivors with accessing resources including shelter, emotional and mental health, medical services, employment services, education, legal services, and others as determined by the individualized service plan
- Tracked program statistics and outcomes, entered data for grant reporting, draft client narratives, and report performance outcomes to the Office of Victims of Crime.
Case Manager
Goodwill Suncoast
St.Petersburg, Florida
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated and supervised the reentry process for women in work release, ensuring compliance with parole and reintegration plans
- Conducted individual assessments to identify clients' needs, risks, and strengths, facilitating personalized case plans for successful reintegration into society
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including parole officers, social workers, and community organizations, to ensure a comprehensive support network for clients
- Implemented and monitored behavioral and therapeutic interventions aimed at addressing substance abuse, mental health, and other barriers to successful reentry
- Conducted regular one-on-one and group counseling sessions to support clients in developing coping mechanisms, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills
- Facilitated educational and vocational training programs within the correctional facility to enhance clients' employability upon release
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case records, documenting progress, setbacks, and any relevant incidents to inform decision-making and future planning
- Prepared and presented reports to supervisors and parole boards.
Student Intern
Goodwill Suncoast (FL Department of Corrections Work Release Re-Entry Center)
Clearwater, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment, and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues
- Monitored inmates' progress using questionnaires and psychological testing
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Poll Deputy/Clerk
Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
Clearwater, FL
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Set up, monitored, and maintained polling equipment
- Monitored candidates and members of public for compliance with security, campaign, and other procedures
- Checked addresses, IDs, and registration cards
- Maintained ballot secrecy and confidentiality
- Reported progress and concerns to Duty Returning Officer and Presiding Officer.
Education
Paralegal -
University of South Florida
02.2024
Human Trafficking Intervention & Prevention Certification -
Florida State University
08.2022
Bachelor's of Arts in Criminology, Business Leadership -
University of South Florida
12.2021
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Community Re-entry Resource Knowledge
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Psychsocial Assesment
- Human Trafficking Intervention
- Microsoft office
- Management Training
- Trauma/Survivor Informed Care
- Life Coaching
- Grant Reporting
- CBT/DBT
- Career Navigation
- Electronic Monitoring
- Legal Drafting/Research
- Westlaw/LexisNexis
- Case Management
- Legal Software Proficiency
- Lobbying
Training
- CORE Leadership Training (Goodwill Industries Suncoast)
- Trafficking, Incarceration, & Survival: How the Criminal Legal System Harms Victims- Office of Victims of Crime (OVC)
- Enhancing Trauma-Informed Approaches: Building Trauma-Conscious and Person-Centered Practices in Anti-Trafficking Work - Office of Victims of Crime(OVC)
- Communities of Practice: Cultural Responsiveness - Office of Victims of Crime (OVC)
- Human Trafficking & Refugees: Realities and Responses - University of South Florida & Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center
- Domestic Violence- LSF Health Systems & Department of Children and Families(DCF)
- Social Services & Trauma Informed Care- National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC)
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Manager
Goodwill Suncoast
09.2023 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator
Goodwill Suncoast (Pathways Forward-Human Trafficking)
02.2022 - Current
Student Intern
Goodwill Suncoast (FL Department of Corrections Work Release Re-Entry Center)
08.2021 - 12.2021
Poll Deputy/Clerk
Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
01.2016 - 12.2021
Paralegal -
University of South Florida
Human Trafficking Intervention & Prevention Certification -
Florida State University
Bachelor's of Arts in Criminology, Business Leadership -
University of South Florida
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