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Gemma DeVincent

Orrville,OH

Summary

Compassionate professional in social services field, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse populations effectively. Working towards obtaining CDCA and LSW.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Victim's Advocate Intern

OneEighty
Wooster, OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Accompanied victims to court proceedings and provided courtroom advocacy.
  • Wrote individual safety and crisis plans and assessed ongoing risk assessments to decrease further harm.
  • Attended meetings with representatives from other agencies involved in victim assistance efforts such as healthcare providers or mental health professionals.
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Advised victims on safety planning strategies for themselves and their families.
  • Actively listened to clients in a non-judgmental manner while providing a safe space for them to share their experiences.
  • Corresponded and collaborated with law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, social services agencies, judges, court staff and other victim advocacy groups.
  • Co-facilitated a support group for individuals at a local domestic violence shelter.

Student Assistant

Smucker Learning Center
Orrville, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Technical skills, working with computers and other technologies
  • Teamwork and collaborative skills
  • People skills work alongside students and professors
  • Handling of confidential information
  • Managing appointments, tutoring, and phone calls
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Procotrs tests and exams
  • Answers questions

Swim Instructor

YMCA of Wayne County
Orrville, OH
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide instructions on techniques for the basics of swimming
  • Work with young children and engage with parents/guardians of children
  • Provide safety tips and ensure swimmers are swimming safely
  • Listening skills and motivational skills
  • Teamwork and collaborative skills
  • Leadership skills

Lifeguard

YMCA of Wayne County
Orrville, OH
06.2021 - Current
  • Monitor pool area
  • Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies
  • First aid and CPR-certified
  • Rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning
  • Test pool water and chemical levels
  • Engage with patrons

General Worker at Lavender Trails

Lavender Trails
Orrville, OH
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Greet persons visiting the Lavender Trails
  • Answer questions and give directions
  • Customer service
  • Collect payments from customers, make change for cash customers
  • Maintenance work in the lavender fields

Education

Social Work major -

The University of Akron Wayne College
Orrville, OH
05.2025

High School -

Orrville High School
Orrville, OH
05.2023

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Communication
  • Public speaking
  • Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Flexibility
  • First Aid certification
  • CPR certification
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Victim advocacy
  • Client confidentiality
  • Domestic violence response
  • Substance abuse treatments
  • Substance abuse prevention

References

  • Jereme Scheufler, Teacher, Orrville High School, (330)-682-1135
  • Katie Nickles, Work Supervisor/Aquatics Director, Orrville YMCA, (330)-749-3714
  • James (Jim) Duxbury, Family Friend/Teacher/Boss, (330)-256-2355
  • Chris Dreher, Manager of Learning Support Services, Supervisor, (330)-465-5513
  • Lisa Haberbusch, Former Social Work Professor, (330)-465-5602

Awards

  • Captain, Orrville High School, Girls Tennis Team, 2022
  • Varsity Player, Orrville High School, Girls Tennis Team, 2020-2023
  • President, Orrville High School, Earth Science Club, 2022-2023
  • Secretary, Orrville High School, Earth Science Club, 2020-2022
  • Thespian Officer, Orrville High School, Drama Club, 2021-2022
  • Vice-President, Orrville High School, Drama Club, 2022-2023
  • Vice-President, Orrville High School, Senior Advisory Board, 2022-2023
  • Vice-President, Orrville High School, Student Council, 2022-2023
  • Honors Academic Award, Orrville High School, 2019-2023
  • President’s List, The University of Akron, Fall 2023

Email

  • Personal, devincentgemma@gmail.com
  • School, gsd17@uakron.edu

Timeline

Victim's Advocate Intern

OneEighty
08.2024 - Current

Student Assistant

Smucker Learning Center
08.2023 - Current

Swim Instructor

YMCA of Wayne County
06.2023 - Current

Lifeguard

YMCA of Wayne County
06.2021 - Current

General Worker at Lavender Trails

Lavender Trails
06.2021 - 07.2023

Social Work major -

The University of Akron Wayne College

High School -

Orrville High School

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