Guadalupe Betanzos
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced & empathetic Bilingual Victim Advocate (English/Spanish) is adept at bridging cultural gaps while providing essential support services to non-English speaking clients. Seeking to combine 9+ years of experience with a certification as a Registered Spanish Interpreter into an Immigration Victim Advocate role providing client-focused, trauma-informed care, and interpretation services to those in need of assistance and most vulnerable in society.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Legal Aid Society
01.2015 - Current
- Provide order of protection assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Develop safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need
- Accompany clients in civil & criminal court
- Assist with linking survivors to community resources
- Provide crisis intervention services to clients in emergencies
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Answer the Spanish line once a week for the firm.
Booking Officer
Robertson County Sherriff Department
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Translate Inmate Rule Book for Robertson County Detention Facility
- Interpret & translate within the Sheriff's Department
- Assist Sheriff and local police department serve warrants on Spanish-speaking individuals
- Process arrestee data into computer-based system.
- Observed strict confidentiality guidelines to properly secure information and data.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Draughon's Junior College
Clarksville, TNCriminal Justice -
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN06.2012
Skills
- Written & verbal communication
- Case management
- Organization & time management
- Crisis intervention training
- Client Assessments
- Team Collaboration
- Client Interviewing
- Fluent in Spanish
Other
- Military volunteer work as a key caller, company treasurer, & co-leader for 2 years., Fort Richardson, AK, 01/01/12, 12/01/13
- TN Notary Public, Clarksville, TN, 07/01/15, Present
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network, 04/01/17, 05/01/17
- Certificate on Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law, Nashville, TN, 02/01/23, Present
- Registered with the TN Administrative Office of the Courts
Timeline
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Legal Aid Society
01.2015 - Current
Booking Officer
Robertson County Sherriff Department
04.2009 - 08.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Draughon's Junior College
Criminal Justice -
Bethel University
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