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Destiny Hairston

Lynchburg

Summary

Accreditation: National Advocate Credential (NACP)

Volunteer Work:

Military Volunteer Service medal - Over 100 volunteer hours with Afghanistan refugees and Armed Forces Service members.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist

Virginia National Guard
06.2023 - Current

- I Provide information, assistance, referral, case management, and Follow up Services.
•I connect Veterans and currently serving members of the armed forces to Community resources and military specific benefits.
•I conduct informational briefings to units and leadership, recruit and train volunteers, and provide financial literacy and education to all members of the National Guard.

  • Serves as liaison with community agencies and resource providers to implement programs and services.

Human Resources Specialist

Virginia Army National Guard
11.2019 - Current
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Administrative functions may include, but are not limited to, job descriptions, promotions, organizational realignments and reassignments, recruitment, awards administration, drug testing program, and other programs and projects.
  • Provides knowledge of the policies, regulations and precedents applicable to human resource
    management.
  • Offer quality customer service, Personnel management, and act as a liaison to upper echelons and reporting systems.

Human Services Specialist/Shelter Advocate

Bedford Domestic Violence Services
01.2023 - 06.2023

• Experience providing direct services to identified families experiencing domestic abuse utilizing an early intervention model designed to stop the abuse, promote healthy family interactions, and reduce incidences

  • Promotes awareness of Domestic violence prevention in the community by performing outreach activities in the preparation for and implementation of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaigns.
  • Conducts risk assessments, formulate safety plans; and designs and implements goals and objectives for service plans.
  • Analyzes and evaluates assessment data gathered to provide initial planning and provide follow-up interventions with clients regarding identified risk factors
  • Answer emergency hotline and follow standard intake procedures and policies.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
03.2024

Skills

  • Victim Assistance
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Community Advocacy
  • Data Security
  • Family Needs Assessments
  • Critical Thinking
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Referral Coordination
  • Crisis Situations
  • Abuse and Neglect Reporting
  • Assistance Program Knowledge
  • Effective Listening
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Data Analysis / Data Entry
  • Computer software skills
  • Agency Collaboration

Timeline

Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist

Virginia National Guard
06.2023 - Current

Human Services Specialist/Shelter Advocate

Bedford Domestic Violence Services
01.2023 - 06.2023

Human Resources Specialist

Virginia Army National Guard
11.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Psychology

Central Virginia Community College
Destiny Hairston