Haydee M. Tapia
Roosevelt,UT
Summary
Dedicated Victim Advocate and Mass Care Shelter Associate with a strong passion for helping individuals in times of need. Experienced in providing essential support to disaster survivors and advocating for victims of various circumstances. Skilled in crisis intervention, empathy, and communication. Committed to ensuring the well-being and rights of those under my care. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams and organizations to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing adversity. Eager to continue my mission of assisting and empowering people in challenging situations. the smile of those people I help is the best gift.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Duchesne County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - Current
- Serve as a victim advocate, providing crucial support to individuals affected by various crises and assisting them through the legal process.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Offer emotional support and resources to all victims, particularly those who are Spanish-speaking, ensuring their needs are met and their voices heard.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and legal authorities to ensure the well-being and rights of survivors.
- Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
Disaster Action Team - MC/SA Volunteer
American Red Cross
09.2017 - Current
- DAT members we are typically the firs people at a disaster scene who provide comfort and direct assistance to help.
- provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information for the process of recovery
- Responsibility would be to assist in providing mass care, shelter, food, to those affected by disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and more.
- Ability to communicate in both languages would help bridge language barriers during these stressful times.
- Collaborate to support State, Local, tribal and territorial governments, delivery of services to individuals, families and communities throughout all phases of disaster cycle.
Bilingual Victim Advocate - Volunteer
Duchesne County Sheriff
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Department Volunteer Victims, Work as a volunteer victims advocate, assist Spanish speakers in their cases and help my supervisor with case management and case flow.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
Court Appointed Special Advocate - Volunteer
Utah CASA
01.2020 - 09.2021
- work closely with the child, their family, social workers, attorneys, and other professionals involved in the case.
- Gather information, attend court hearings, and make recommendations to the judge regarding the child's safety, permanency, and well-being.
- Advocacy for the child's needs and may recommend services, such as counseling, educational support, or medical care, that can help the child thrive.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding the details of the case and the child's information.
Skills
- Punctual
- Empathy
- Experience Working with Youth
Timeline
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Duchesne County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - Current
Bilingual Victim Advocate - Volunteer
Duchesne County Sheriff
01.2022 - 07.2023
Court Appointed Special Advocate - Volunteer
Utah CASA
01.2020 - 09.2021
Disaster Action Team - MC/SA Volunteer
American Red Cross
09.2017 - Current
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