Empathetic human services professional with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, victim advocacy, hospital and legal advocacy, health and lifestyle education, behavior management, substance misuse recovery care, and trauma-informed services.
Passion for natural health care practices when fitting.
Comfortable with implementing and supporting diverse care, suitable for the various emotional , psychological, and physical challenges throughout one's life.
Experience with childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence and other trauma-related disorders.
Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction studies, behavioral health management, and co-occurring disorder treatment and necessary resources.
Familiar with small group and one-on-one instruction, as well as large group presentation and discussion panels.
Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with the rules of ethics in human services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Polk County Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
Community Referral Agency
03.2020 - Current
Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, criminal justice systems, and social services resources.
Constructed and collaborated with referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans for outreach clients and those residing in shelter.
Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
Facilitated weekly support groups in the local jail for survivors.
Facilitated support groups at residential shelter for community members and shelter residents.
Conducted community awareness presentations for service providers, funders, and community members.
WIC Peer Breastfeeding Counselor
Polk County Health And Human Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
Facilitated breastfeeding education classes with expecting mothers, who planned to breastfeed.
Met with pregnant mothers during WIC appointments, to discuss their concerns and expectations, regarding breastfeeding.
Demonstrated effective feeding positions, techniques, and routines.
Provided education on the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding, for new babies and mothers.
Developed care plans and feeding schedules with new mothers, to ease the transition back to work after maternity leave.
Performed home visits when necessary to assist with ongoing breastfeeding concerns.
Collaborate with and report to public health nursing staff and WIC director.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Osceola School District
11.2014 - 06.2017
Supported lead teacher in development of individual education plans.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Developed individual strategies for each student, pertinent to behavior and social needs.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Collaborated with lead teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Attended trainings throughout the school year, and maintained certifications required for the position.
Manager of Food Services at Finger Lakes Area Counseling And Referral AgencyManager of Food Services at Finger Lakes Area Counseling And Referral Agency