Jessie Heaton
Orem,UT
Summary
Dedicated Victim Assistance Coordinator adept at establishing rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and providing exceptional professional care with appropriate interventions. Utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adaptable and versatile to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Utah County Children's Justice Center
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted Care Process Model assessments to screen child victims aged 10 - 18 for traumatic stress symptoms and suicidal ideation.
- Educated children on coping skills that included deep breathing, mindfulness, guided imagery, and behavioral activation.
- Debriefed caregivers on results of the Care Process Model and provided information on additional crisis resources.
- Recruited, oriented, and coordinated volunteers for Onsite Victim Support Program.
- Facilitated community outreach efforts and conducted presentations to educate professional partners and community members about the Children's Justice Center process and services provided.
- Conducted follow-up communication with caregivers to assist with referrals to additional services
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Coordinated meetings with volunteer department and outlined goals for improvement.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Observed child forensic interviews and collaborated with forensic interviewers to elicit the most information from the child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2022
Skills
- Time Management Abilities
- Recordkeeping Expertise
- Case Management
- Community Referrals
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Community Outreach Expertise
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Volunteer Experience
Head Teacher 3/2023 - 6/2023
International Language Programs - Phichit, Thailand (20 hours/week)
- Participated in International Language Programs in Phichit, Thailand from March 2023 - June 2023
- Supervised volunteer teachers through the process of teaching English to children at Imperial Phichit Bilingual School
- Held training meetings with volunteer teachers to provide instruction on English teaching concepts
- Observed teaching lessons and evaluated teachers using a rubric and grading scale to provide feedback
Timeline
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Utah County Children's Justice Center
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Utah Valley University
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