To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gentle Ironhawk Shelter Manager
Utah Navajo Health Systems/Navajo Nation S.S.D
07.2019 - 10.2023
Responsible for managing the day to day operation of the Domestic Violence Women's Shelter
Supervision of 8 employees, perform annual evaluations, etc
Attend program meetings
Submit all required daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports
Maintain shelter facility and grounds
Work with UNHS Departments.
Academic Counselor
Dine' College
08.2017 - 07.2019
Responsible for providing individual assistance to students in planning academic programs, support, and guidance for students who are experiencing difficulty in academic achievement and attendance
Duties include: conducting placement testing, counseling students who are on academic probation, personal issues, and any type of educational issues that may arise
Assist with orientation, attend meetings, maintain filing system, attending training, data collection.
Academic Counselor
Navajo Technical University
06.2012 - 06.2014
Responsible for providing individual assistance to students in planning academic programs, support, and guidance for students who are experiencing difficulty in academic achievement and attendance
Duties include: conducting placement testing, counseling students who are on academic probation, personal issues, and any type of educational issues that may arise
Assist with orientation, attend meetings, maintain filing system, attending training, data collection, required traveling to NTU Chinle, Phoenix, and Teec Nos Pos sites.
Career Center Program Manager
Ute Mountain Ute Career Center
09.2008 - 05.2012
Responsible for overall coordination and management of the Career Center, to provide the most relevant and quality career and technical education opportunities to prepare Tribal members for employment or job advancement
Duties include: hiring, training, and supervising staff; program development, implementation, and evaluation; developing partnerships with community resources including institutions of higher learning; preparing and managing program budget; developing and implementing program policy and procedures for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe located in Towaoc, CO
And White Mesa, Utah.
Domestic Violence Program Director
Eastern Band Cherokee Indian Domestic Violence Program
09.2002 - 08.2008
Coordinate and supervises two Tribal women shelters (24 hours 7 days a week), 11 personnel's, facilities, direct services and all administrative duties
Performs advocacy functions for all DV Victims; crisis intervention with women and children, transport sexual assault victims to medical exam, treatment plan, accompany victims to court, hospital, and provide outreach services
Collaborate with numerous Tribal and State programs
Coordinates and supervise activities to meet grant objectives
Establish and maintain data gathering for monthly, semi-annual and annual reports for Tribal and Federal institutions
Direct, support, supervise and provide staff with quality and appropriateness of services
Respond to all emergency call pertaining to the shelter
Coordinate and provide developmental opportunities, in-services and DV training to staff members, Tribal programs, Indian Health Service staff, and community members
Prepare program fiscal budget and all financial responsibilities to maintain shelter
Supervise all community DV events and fundraisers ex
DV awareness month activities, candlelight vigil, parades, walks, billboards, develop program brochures, and information booths
Member of the medical DV task force at the Cherokee Indian Hospital making policy changes for the IHS facilities
Facilitate weekly women support groups using behavior and cognitive techniques
Coordinate with Tribal, State and Federal Police Dept
And Court Systems, Tribal and County Social Services Dept
State and National Domestic Violence Coalitions
Conduct all personnel evaluations and work with tribal human resources for hiring
Develop and implement DV prevention program (Expect Respect curriculum) in the local high schools and middle schools.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.1998
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
05.1995
Associate of Applied Science in Drug and Alcohol Technology -
Southwestern Community College
Webster, North Carolina
05.1995
Associate of Arts Degree -
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
08.1984
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.1982
Skills
Computer Literacy
Staff Supervision
Record Keeping
Trauma-informed Care
Hiring and Training
Task Delegation
Decision-Making
Professional and Courteous
Work Planning and Prioritization
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Interpersonal Relations
Organizations And Honors
Western Carolina University graduated Magna Cum Laude, 1995
Western Carolina University Honor Society, Phi Alpha Tau, 1995
Who's Who in the National Dean's List 18th Edition, 1995
National Association of Social Work Member
Western Carolina University Social Workers Club
Community Assessment Rape Prevention Project Task Force Member
Indian Health Service Domestic Violence task force committee member
EBCI Qualla Women's Justice Alliance member
EBCI Child Protection team member
EBCI Social Service Committee member
North Carolina Coalition against sexual assault member
Healing and Wellness Committee member
Training
Mental Health First Aid USA Training College Board Training Women Are Sacred/Domestic Violence Native American Spousal and Elderly Abuse HIV/AIDS consultant Smoking Cessation Counselor Child Abuse in Indian Country Stalking in Indian Country Tribal Budget Process 40 hours Domestic Violence Training Chemical Dependency Unit, Cherokee Indian Hospital, Cherokee, NC Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern: March 1998 to September 1998 The Children’s Center, Salt Lake City, Utah Social Work Intern: January 1998 to March 1998 Wasatch Mental Health: Lakeview Treatment Center, Provo, Utah Mental Health Case Manager Intern; September 1996 to June 1997 Unity Regional Youth Treatment Center, Cherokee, NC Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern; January 1995 to May 1995
Certification
Licensed # L3650660-3502 Certified Social Worker - Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
Timeline
Gentle Ironhawk Shelter Manager
Utah Navajo Health Systems/Navajo Nation S.S.D
07.2019 - 10.2023
Academic Counselor
Dine' College
08.2017 - 07.2019
Academic Counselor
Navajo Technical University
06.2012 - 06.2014
Career Center Program Manager
Ute Mountain Ute Career Center
09.2008 - 05.2012
Domestic Violence Program Director
Eastern Band Cherokee Indian Domestic Violence Program
09.2002 - 08.2008
Master of Social Work -
University of Utah
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science in Drug and Alcohol Technology -
Southwestern Community College
Associate of Arts Degree -
Brigham Young University
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Licensed # L3650660-3502 Certified Social Worker - Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
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