Jessica Jones
Acworth,GA
Summary
DSAACP (Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program) certified Military Sexual Assault Victim Advocate #RX-0836-9752, effective through August 31, 2024. Currently holds a top secret clearance, effective until January 2025. Compassionate, articulate, and effective communicator with Victims and Leadership in person and in writing. Experienced, service driven professional with strong leadership and team building skills. Competent, cooperative, and resourceful regarding civilian, Air Force, and Army court proceedings. Confidently able to intervene in crisis situations using sound professional judgment while following all AFI and DOD regulations. Efficient and organized with extensive training in advocacy, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills. Engaging, confident, and prepared to provide presentations and reports for Wing Leadership, Airmen, and the local Community. Excellent at building rapport with clients and communicating with military and civilian community stake holders to encourage collaboration to meet the needs of victims. Qualified to assess for risk of suicide, substance abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence. Talent for quickly diffusing challenging situations while pointing people toward a safe and appropriate outcome. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports to fulfill state and federal guidelines. Thrives in a deadline driven environment. Experienced and compliant with the Government Purchase Card (GPC) system and SAPR budget/record keeping. Experienced in reporting unrestricted and restricted case data as required by AFI. Intricate and useful understanding of the social welfare systems, legal system, and Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response System.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocate
Department Of Defense United States Air Force
03.2018 - 08.2024
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
- Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
- Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
- Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
- Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
- Established treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
- Spearheaded awareness through public speaking to community and business groups.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need
- Recruited, trained, and maintain 22(+) Volunteer Victim Advocates providing 40-hour required initial training and continuous monthly training to meet AFI and DSAACP Credentialing Standards.
Emergency Management Specialist
Department Of Defense United States Air Force
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well within team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills for 17 (+) Airman to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Mentored 10 newly assigned Airman on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
Personnel Specialist
Department Of Defense United States Air Force
04.2002 - 08.2018
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
- Facilitated employee termination process and performed employee exit interviews to relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment to meet company staffing goals and maintain effective business operations.
- Researched options and mandates to enable proper implementation of personnel procedures.
- Assisted with design and implementation of internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Sought out 50 (+) extra training opportunities to enhance customer relationship management abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Public Health And Family Development
American Military University
Distance Learning10.2023
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Career College of The Air Force
Distance Learning08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Career College of The Air Force
Distance Learning11.2015
High School Diploma -
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA05.2001
Skills
- Status Reports
- Case Management
- Referral Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Communications Strategies
- Case Assessments
- Call Centers
- Client Guidance
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Support Advocacy
- Client Advocacy
- Public Outreach
- Training Courses
- Group Sessions
- Sexual Assault Victim Counseling
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist
Department Of Defense United States Air Force
08.2018 - 03.2023
Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocate
Department Of Defense United States Air Force
03.2018 - 08.2024
Personnel Specialist
Department Of Defense United States Air Force
04.2002 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Public Health And Family Development
American Military University
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Career College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Career College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
North Cobb High School
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