Claire Keener-Eck
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced and trauma informed with a strong track record in developing and implementing educational violence prevention programs. Skilled in designing curriculum enhancements that have resulted in increased student engagement. Recognized for effective collaboration with diverse community stakeholders and clear communication of ideas. Proficient in fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve shared goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Education Specialist
Thrive Virginia
03.2022 - Current
- Create and conduct trainings (virtual and in-person) on trauma-informed practices regarding working with LGBTQ+ youth, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, trauma-informed care, and a variety of other topics for professionals in education, law enforcement, court services, and other community-based organizations
- Create and teach classroom Violence Prevention Lessons to public school students using engaging, evidence-based healthy relationship programming on topics including bullying, healthy relationships, dating abuse, conflict resolution, online safety, and more
- Implement and run Girls Circle, a confidence building, peer support based program for students grades 4th-10th at three public schools in King and Queen County using One Circle curriculum
- Conduct outreach of agency services by coordinating services and partnerships with staff at local agencies to ensure collaboration and availability of services; table at community events engaging with residents to advertise services and build trust and collaboration within the community
Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate
Thrive Virginia
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided trauma-informed supportive counseling (in-person and virtually) for over 60 children ages 6 to 17 years old who experienced domestic and/or sexual violence
- Ran three, week-long summer camps for youth clients, including cooking meals, leading activities, and taking youth on field trips
- Provided professional insight and problem-solving strategies on multidisciplinary teams when conferring with other agencies such as the Department of Social Services, Court Services, schools, and parents regarding youth clients
Group Home Youth Counselor
Virginia Home For Boys And Girls
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Taught youth life skills and coping mechanisms as well as planned and provided daily activities for youth on and off campus
- Created monthly employee schedules during supervisor's absence
Residential Counselor
Colorado Recovery
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Engaged with clients in a therapeutic environment and coordinated treatment plan with resident nurses, therapist, psychologists, and house manager
- Planned and supervised client activities within the home as well as group outings
- Administered medications to inpatient and outpatient clients
Resident Services Coordinator
Pueblo of Sandia
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Coordinated referrals and completed intake with residents
- Administered random breathalyzer tests and urinalysis drug screenings
- Supervised evening activities and check in with clients
Off-Site Transitional Living Program Coordinator
A New Day Youth and Family Services
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided case management for youth ages 16-22 experiencing homelessness
- Facilitated youth team meetings using an evidence-based wraparound model
- Used trauma-informed to build relationships with youth in helping them navigate their goals and process past trauma
Youth Empowerment Specialist
A New Day Youth and Family Services
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Recruited youth for the transitional living program and assisted youth with the application process
- Lead one-on-one life skill development training and activities with youth
- Coordinated and supervised Life Skills Academy classes, schedule, and day-to-day operations
Education
BA - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Minor in Sociology
Maryville College
Maryville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Leadership trained
- Student engagement
- Educational technology
- Online teaching
Locations
- Henrico, VA
- Richmond, VA
- Boulder, CO
- Bernalillo, NM
- Albuquerque, NM
- Maryville, TN
Activities
- Served with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) for 10 months from 2007-2008, sparking a passion for community engagement and working with underserved populations.
- Completed internships at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah and Helen Keller National Center for Deafblind Youth and Adults in New York.
- Active player in the Richmond Ultimate Frisbee community.
Timeline
Community Education Specialist
Thrive Virginia
03.2022 - Current
Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate
Thrive Virginia
01.2020 - 03.2022
Group Home Youth Counselor
Virginia Home For Boys And Girls
12.2018 - 01.2020
Residential Counselor
Colorado Recovery
03.2017 - 10.2018
Resident Services Coordinator
Pueblo of Sandia
10.2016 - 02.2017
Off-Site Transitional Living Program Coordinator
A New Day Youth and Family Services
03.2015 - 02.2017
Youth Empowerment Specialist
A New Day Youth and Family Services
10.2013 - 03.2015
BA - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Minor in Sociology
Maryville College
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