Emily Blakeley
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
I'm a social worker who's passionate about equity and justice. I have case management and paralegal skills, and many years of experience giving presentations. I thrive when I'm able to educate and empower my community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Education & Outreach Coordinator
People's Legal Aid
08.2022 - Current
- Developed community trainings about the eviction and debt collection legal processes in Utah
- Trained hundreds of caseworkers across the state of Utah about the eviction and debt collection processes, intervention strategies, and how to navigate the legal system
- Created a targeted intervention plan for undocumented individuals to empower them to engage with the legal system
- Lobbied for more equitable landlord-tenant law in Utah by attending legislative meetings and sponsoring legislation
Intake & Wraparound Service Coordinator
People's Legal Aid
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered daily phone calls, voicemails, and emails of people needing legal services for eviction and debt collection issues
- Vetted incoming callers to make sure they met our organization's eligibility requirements
- Made referrals to callers who were ineligible for services
- Data tracking for reporting purposes
- Paralegal tasks: creating case files, contacting clients, updating case files, scheduling appointments
Program Coordinator
Promise South Salt Lake
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervised activities and curriculum for K-5 students in afterschool programs
- Supervised staff, provided onboarding training for new staff
- Planned and organized community engagement activities for youth and their families
- Participated in regular committee meetings with the City of South Salt Lake
- Supported deputy directors with grant writing and funding opportunities.
Advocate
Sexual Assault And Anti-Violence Information Office
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided psycho-educational counseling to survivors of interpersonal violence.
- Created educational materials and gave presentations about the dangers of interpersonal violence.
- Worked with the Title IX Office to advocate for more equitable policies for students experiencing issues with interpersonal violence.
- Taught healthy sexuality classes.
- Tabled at events on campus and within the community.
Education
Social Work - BS
Utah State University
05.2019
Criminal Justice Policy Studies certificate -
Utah State University
05.2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Project management
- Fast learner
- Creative problem solving
Timeline
Community Education & Outreach Coordinator
People's Legal Aid
08.2022 - Current
Intake & Wraparound Service Coordinator
People's Legal Aid
10.2021 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator
Promise South Salt Lake
08.2020 - 09.2021
Advocate
Sexual Assault And Anti-Violence Information Office
05.2019 - 08.2020
Social Work - BS
Utah State University
Criminal Justice Policy Studies certificate -
Utah State University
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