Elizabeth De La Cruz
Hialeah
Summary
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task execution. Specialized in crisis intervention, safety planning, and coordinating community resources. Demonstrates strong empathy, active listening, and communication skills to effectively support victims during crises.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Victim of Crime Act Specialist I
CVAC
Miami
08.2018 - Current
- Provide case management and general client related services to victims of Domestic Violence.
- Determine eligibility for public assistance.
- Comply with County, department and agency policies and procedures.
- Provides Safety planning techniques for Survivors and their children.
- Assist Survivors and their family to find resources and support networks in the communities.
- Adhere to client confidentiality and client privilege.
- Prepare financial case records to determine eligibility for assistance.
- Maintain case record of client’s referrals.
Criminology Hours
Miami
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Critical thinking and complex problem
- Recognize problems and discrepancies in records or people’s accounts of occurrences
- Correctional Theory and Institutions
- Criminal Law
Education
Criminal Justice -
Florida National University
Forensics Science -
Ana G Mendez University
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
- Self-Starter
- Quick to learn
- Team player
- Highly motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Excel
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Certification
Florida Coalition against Domestic Violence (FCADV) Core Competency Advocacy, 30 Hours Training Certificate
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
Bachelors in criminal justice
Timeline
Victim of Crime Act Specialist I
CVAC
08.2018 - Current
Criminology Hours
01.2014 - 07.2018
Criminal Justice -
Florida National University
Forensics Science -
Ana G Mendez University