Dawn Dietz
Omak,Washington
Summary
Empathetic Sexual Assault Advocate with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics. To seek and maintain a field practice position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
The Support Center
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
Behavioral Group Home Team Lead
Excelsior Youth Center Inc
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Cancer Resource Navigator Intern
American Cancer Society
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assessed individual’s needs and provided resources
- Used attending behaviors and listening skills
- Researched evidence-based practice and resources for low income families
- Assisted in setting achievable goals set by clients
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
Education
Associates of Arts -
Spokane Falls Community College
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Social Work Addiction Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2022
Skills
- Support Advocacy
- Victim Advocacy
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Stranger Sexual Assault Training
- Crisis Situations
- Sexual Assault Victim Counseling
- Public Outreach
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
The Support Center
10.2017 - 01.2022
Behavioral Group Home Team Lead
Excelsior Youth Center Inc
09.2016 - 05.2017
Cancer Resource Navigator Intern
American Cancer Society
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associates of Arts -
Spokane Falls Community College
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Social Work Addiction Studies
Eastern Washington University