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Francesca Tavella

Odessa,FL

Summary

Hardworking student with a passion for community support and human rights. Skilled in LGBTQ+ competency and certified in HIV/AIDS counseling, I strive to create safe spaces in which to provide essential support to diverse populations. Though new to the field, I aspire to use my knowledge to further grow within the realm of non-profit work and community advocacy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

EPIC at Francis House
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Offered community resource guidance to HIV+ clients to meet needs.
  • Interviewed clients to assess most suitable needs and services.
  • Educated community members on sexual health and wellness.
  • Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
  • Worked along side clients in drop-in center environment.

Volunteer

EPIC at Empath Health
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Served as an assistant community organizer for provision of programming to 55+ LGBTQ+ patients

Volunteer

Metropolitan Ministries
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • Provided childcare supervision
  • Provided customer service in on-site store
  • Prepared boxed meals for the community

Camp Counselor

JCC Cohn Campus
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12-2024

Skills

  • Case Records Management
  • Client Assessment and Documentation
  • Community Outreach
  • LGBTQ Competency
  • Patient support
  • Minority population advocacy

Certification

  • Basics – Victim’s Rights, Office for Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice
  • FDOH HIV/AIDS 500 – The Basics of HIV/AIDS Counseling
  • FDOH HIV/AIDS 501 – HIV Prevention Counseling
  • FDOH Certified HIV Tester

Timeline

Intern

EPIC at Francis House
08.2024 - 12.2024

Volunteer

EPIC at Empath Health
02.2024 - 03.2024

Camp Counselor

JCC Cohn Campus
06.2019 - 08.2019

Volunteer

Metropolitan Ministries
08.2017 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of South Florida
Francesca Tavella