Gemma DeVincent
Orrville,OH
Summary
Compassionate social work professional with productivity and efficiency in task completion. Proficient in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention, utilizing strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) actively pursuing CDCA certification, eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios and enhance team collaboration and effectiveness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Victim's Advocate Intern
OneEighty
08.2024 - Current
- Accompanied victims to court proceedings and provided courtroom advocacy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
Student Assistant
Smucker Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
- Technical skills, working with computers and other technologies
- Teamwork and collaborative skills with departments and faculty
- People skills work alongside students and professors
- Handling of confidential information of students and exams
- Managing appointments, tutoring, and phone calls
- Proctors tests and exams
- Answers questions for students, staff, and guests
- Coordinated and scheduled appointments for exams and tutoring
Swim Instructor
YMCA of Wayne County
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
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
Lifeguard
YMCA of Wayne County
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
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
General Worker at Lavender Trails
Lavender Trails
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
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron Wayne College
Orrville, OH05.2025
High School -
Orrville High School
Orrville, OH05.2023
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
- Case management
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
- Personal, devincentgemma@gmail.com
- School, gsd17@uakron.edu
Certification
Licensed Social Worker - May 2025
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
High School -
Orrville High School
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron Wayne College
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