Jessica Garza
Pasco
Summary
Compassionate and committed Victim Advocate with a strong background in nonprofit service, providing trauma-informed support to survivors of violence and exploitation. Adept at crisis response, resource navigation, and survivor-centered advocacy that prioritizes dignity and empowerment. Experienced in working alongside law enforcement, social workers, and community partners to ensure comprehensive care and long-term stability for clients. Dedicated to upholding ethical standards, supporting marginalized populations, and creating safe pathways toward healing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survivor Advocate
Mirror Ministries
02.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis counseling, safety planning, and referrals for survivors of sex trafficking/ sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by relevant state and federal regulations.
- Facilitated Recovery Support groups for survivors of sexual assault, and human trafficking.
- Established positive working relationships with stakeholders such as court personnel, prosecutors’ office, shelters and staff members.
- Conducted community outreach and education on the dynamics of abuse and healthy relationships.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss caseloads and review new developments in the field of survivor advocacy work.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate comprehensive services for survivors of human trafficking.
- Advocated on behalf of clients at court hearings or meetings with social workers, ensuring their voices were heard throughout proceedings.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal professionals, ensuring survivor needs were prioritized in the justice process.
Medical Technologist
Taylor Recovery Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Entered data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- Communicated patient results with physicians and nurses within and outside facility.
- Inventoried laboratory stock and supplies, ordering replenishments as needed.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Accepted clinical phone calls to answer medical questions at request of patient and physicians.
- Assessed nature and extent of injuries and illnesses to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Properly administered treatments or medication to patients to prevent adverse or fatal outcomes.
Recovery Mental Health Director
Kay's Keeper
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed the oversight of all medications.
- Community Networking with Medical Facilities/ Healthcare Networks.
- Lead Recovery Groups and Mental Health classes.
- Manage scheduled therapy groups, recovery groups, and aftercare treatment plans.
- Transport to and from evening recovery groups.
- Manage the oversight of Residential home.
Recovery Care Specialist
Refuge for Women/ Texas Gulf Coast
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversee all medical appointments.
- Managed and distributed medications.
- Assisted in developing community resources with outside Health Networks.
- Aided in and emergency situations and reported them promptly to upper management.
- Lead Drug Recovery Classes and Recovery groups as well as one on one assessments.
- Transported to and from therapy sessions/ medical appointments.
Residential Care Coach
Redeemed Ministries
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted with dispensing of daily medication.
- Assisted residents with transportation to and from work.
- Assisted in developing and supporting activities in the home and community.
- Aided in and emergency situations and reported them promptly to upper management.
- Assisted in managing daily schedule, and outside appointments.
- Transported to and from therapy sessions/ medical appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist High School
Houston, TX05.2003
Skills
- Knowledge in all Microsoft programs
- Leadership Experience
- Organization know-how
- Computer Proficiency
- Communication Skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Team leadership
- Operations management
Certification
- CPR AND First Aid Certification
- Survivor Care Certification
- Post Traumatic Stress and Complex Trauma Recovery
- TBI Informed
- Youth mentor and Director of Teenage Incentive Program: Assist in creating outreach programs
- Peer Support Counselor
- Trauma and Resilience Certification
- Peer Recovery Coach Specialist
- Residential Survivor Care Informed
- Youth mentor with the KEYS Mentoring program for Katy I.S.D
Timeline
Survivor Advocate
Mirror Ministries
02.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
Taylor Recovery Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
Recovery Mental Health Director
Kay's Keeper
02.2021 - 11.2022
Recovery Care Specialist
Refuge for Women/ Texas Gulf Coast
07.2018 - 08.2020
Residential Care Coach
Redeemed Ministries
08.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist High School