Joy Aassiddaa
Newburgh
Summary
Adaptable social service professional with Number years of experience in Area of expertise domain. Excellent resource identification committed to severity of victim needs. Qualified to provide crisis coverage and education to help survivors to reach rehabilitation goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SAPR Victim Advocate
Department Of Defense - Air National Guard
09.2022 - Current
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting and service plans.
- Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
Correctional Treatment Specialist
Department Of Justice - Bureau Of Prisons
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Created care plans that addressed clinical and financial challenges, family requirements and facilitated patient quality of life.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Legal Assistant
Department Of Justice - Bureau Of Prisons
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business Marketing And Management
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY08.2006
Skills
- Community Integration
- Data Integrity
- Call Volume Analysis
- Domestic Crimes
- Crisis Situations
- Violence Prevention
- Case Management
Timeline
SAPR Victim Advocate
Department Of Defense - Air National Guard
09.2022 - Current
Correctional Treatment Specialist
Department Of Justice - Bureau Of Prisons
11.2018 - 09.2022
Legal Assistant
Department Of Justice - Bureau Of Prisons
11.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Business Marketing And Management
Mercy College
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