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Grace McNulty

Grace McNulty

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with 4 years of experience at the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. Proven track record of providing support and advocacy for individuals within the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health challenges, habitual substance use, and criminal proceedings. Skilled in crisis intervention, classroom instruction, and case management. My experience includes working at transitional housing settings for men, advocacy centers, and in courts. Currently pursuing a MSW part-time starting fall 2024.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Instructor and Sales Associate

Pure Barre
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
  • Calling prospective clients about joining the studio and summarizing our timely membership offers.
  • Handling billing disputes, adjusting invoices, and checking in regularly with existing clients about their experience.
  • Applies quarterly fitness sets designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance while taking advantage of progressions to advance.
  • Provides safe instruction using verbal cues and hands on adjustments, placing an emphasis on form over speed or higher repetitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Specialist

ALVIS
Columbus, OH
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with Case managers, Counselors, and other professionals within the treatment team to design interventions that improve client outcomes.
  • Instructed 3-5 educational counseling and prevention groups per day to discuss behavioral goals related to emotion regulation, coping strategies, substance use, and self awareness about criminal thinking and behavior.
  • Input all updated program data with respect to each client's completed dosage hours, group placement, daily treatment notes, and upcoming job placement eligibility.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed to ensure safety of staff and clients (randomized drug tests/searches using PPE, Parole officer visits, deescalation strategies, etc)
  • Reviewed relevant research literature regarding effective behavioral interventions and completed trainings through the University of Cincinnati's Corrections Institute.

Victim Advocate

Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center
Columbus, OH
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Facilitated referrals to appropriate services for medical care, legal assistance, mental health counseling, housing, employment and other needs.
  • Assisted clients in completing applications for protective orders or restraining orders and explained the same information in spanish for clients needing translation.
  • Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
  • Educated victims on their rights under the Victims' Bill of Rights Act and Marsy's Law

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Criminology

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2021

Skills

  • Classroom style Engagement
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Public Speaking
  • Curriculum Development
  • Personalized Instruction
  • Adaptability

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

Crisis Intervention and Prevention Certification - Crisis Consultant Group, Inc (2021)

Trauma Informed Care Certification - Ohio Community Corrections Association (2021)

UCCI-CBI, Core Adult Curriculum - National Institutes of Health (2022)

UCCI-CBI, Alcohol and other Drugs Curriculum - National Institutes of Health (2022)

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Advocate with the Chicago Justice Project (2024)
  • Volunteer Mentor with College Mentors for Kids, Ohio State (2019-2020)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Instructor and Sales Associate

Pure Barre
07.2022 - Current

Cognitive Behavioral Specialist

ALVIS
11.2020 - 06.2022

Victim Advocate

Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center
01.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Criminology

Ohio State University

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