Julie Wilkes
Taylorsville
Summary
Advocate with extensive case management experience at a rape recovery center, specializing in crisis intervention and effective communication. Demonstrated success in resource allocation and collaboration, coordinating services for individuals with disabilities. Developed innovative support plans and led community outreach initiatives to meet diverse needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Advocate
RAPE RECOVERY CENTER
SALT LAKE CITY
01.2020 - Current
- Advocated for victims as part of mobile response team, providing immediate support and resources.
- Provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence through advocacy and crisis intervention as part of a mobile response team.
- Work with law enforcement victim advocates to ensure needed services are received.
- Coordinate with the Utah Office for Victims of Crime to ensure victims receive assistance.
- Coordinated with hospitals to ensure survivors received timely follow-up medical care.
- Sourced referral services, including DV shelters and transportation, to facilitate access to essential support.
Support Coordinator
Division Of Services for People with Disabilities
SLC
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinate support in conjunction with the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) for > 40 individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or brain injuries.
- Designed individualized support plans to facilitate achievement of personal goals for clients.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to enhance quality of care for individuals with disabilities.
- Advocated for legislative changes at state and national levels to improve services for individuals with disabilities.
Case Manager/ Program Director
EASTSIDE CARE CENTER
Salt Lake City
10.2013 - 06.2018
- Managed all aspects of two care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and brain injuries, ensuring high-quality care and support.
- Developed care plans and behavior support plans tailored to individual requirements, enhancing quality of life for residents.
- Hired, trained, and supervised staff, fostering a skilled team dedicated to meeting individual needs.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to ensure the needs of individuals and staff are met.
Founder/Owner
Empowered For Life
Salt Lake City
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Founded EFL, a non-profit organization delivering essential services to individuals with disabilities.
- Coordinated evening recreational programs enhancing social engagement for individuals with disabilities in the Salt Lake area.
- Established Empowered For Life to provide community support and resources.
- Developed programs focused on personal growth and empowerment strategies.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance service offerings and partnerships.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - applied behavioral science
Master’s - criminal justice with an emphasis on victim services
Skills
- Victim advocacy
- Crisis management
- Crisis Intervention
- Case management
- Individual Advocacy
- Client assessment
- Collaboration
- Community outreach
- Resource allocation
- Behavior Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Supervisory skills
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Victim Advocate
RAPE RECOVERY CENTER
01.2020 - Current
Support Coordinator
Division Of Services for People with Disabilities
06.2018 - Current
Case Manager/ Program Director
EASTSIDE CARE CENTER
10.2013 - 06.2018
Founder/Owner
Empowered For Life
05.2007 - 07.2012