Genefer Aguilar
Nashville,TN
Summary
Bilingual Victim Advocate with experience providing compassionate support and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault. Skilled in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and navigating systems to ensure survivors receive comprehensive assistance with a focus on Hispanic survivors. Committed to promoting survivor-centered approaches and advocating for systemic change to create safer communities
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Sexual Assault Center
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - Current
- Provide direct support to survivors of sexual violence, including diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Specialize in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community resource linkage to meet survivors' unique needs.
- Proficient in navigating various systems such as law enforcement and healthcare to ensure survivors receive necessary resources.
- Accompany survivors during Medical Legal Exams (rape kit), offering emotional support, advocacy, and information throughout entire process.
- Guide survivors to uphold their rights and empower them to make informed decisions about healthcare and legal options.
- Collaborate with Hispanic Client Services outreach team to provide trainings and community outreach to underserved Hispanic communities.
- Respond to SAFE clinic calls at clinic and partnered hospitals.
Hispanic Client Services Clinical Intern
Sexual Assault Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed 403 practicum hours under the supervision of Bilingual Clinical Therapist.
- Provided interpretation and translation services as needed to facilitate communication between clients and service providers.
- Conducted intake assessments and developed individualized service plans in collaboration with Hispanic clients.
- Coordinated Statewide Social Norms Campaign with Prevention and Outreach Specialist.
- Volunteered with Medical Accompaniment Volunteer Program (MAP).
- Collaborated with clinical team to facilitate informative Facebook lives through "Hablando y Aprendiendo sobre la Violencia Sexual" for Spanish speaking audience.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for high school seniors about consent, sexual assault and bystander intervention.
- Facilitated body safety psychoeducational groups for kids ages 3-6 at Hispanic Family Foundation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Case Management
- Cultural Competency
- Victim advocacy
- Legal knowledge
- Policy Advocacy and Systems Navigation
- Emotional Support
- Safety Planning
- Criminal Law
Certification
- Title VI Program, Civil Rights Division, 2023
- Criminal Injuries Compensation, TN Dept. of Treasury, 2023
- Tommy Burks Victim Assistance Academy, TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, 2022
- Bystander Intervention, TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, 2022
- U Visa Immigration Assistance, TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, 2021
- Cultural Diversity and Cultural Humility, TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, 2021
- Sexual Development: Behaviors, Identity, and Trauma, Sexual Assault Center, 2021
- Sexual Abuse 101, Sexual Assault Center, 2021
- Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault Center, 2021
- Stewards of Children, Nashville Children's Alliance, 2019
Timeline
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Sexual Assault Center
02.2021 - Current
Hispanic Client Services Clinical Intern
Sexual Assault Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
Trevecca Nazarene University
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