Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention & SAAF Kids Coordinator/Tribal Liaison
Safe Alternatives For Abused Families
Devils Lake , North Dakota
03.2022 - Current
Enhanced training processes for both clients and departments to increase overall functionality.
Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, and social services.
Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans.
Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
Established treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
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.
Spearheaded awareness through public speaking to community and business groups.
Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coordinator
Spirit Lake Tribe
Fort Totten, North Dakota
11.2018 - 02.2022
Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Worked with all Tribal and county population to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Juvenile Intake Officer
Spirit Lake Tribal Court
Fort Totten, North Dakota
12.2018 - 09.2019
Developed professional relationships with offenders through home, school, detention and community visits
Assessed client needs based on individual issues, in addition to social and restorative justice best practices
Organized and contributed to interventions with clients and service personnel
Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs
Monitored interactions of youth offenders with associates and friends
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning
Managed full-cycle case loads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision
Supported case resolution to foster protection of juvenile individuals, while working in collaboration with law enforcement, child welfare organizations and district attorneys
Networked with community organizations, school officials and law enforcement to drive department mission and values
Prepared various behavior and incident reports
Assisted offenders in enrolling in treatment, counseling or community service programs
Assisted probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems
Outreach Coordinator
Candeska Cikana Community College
Fort Totten, ND
12.2017 - 10.2018
Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes
Developed and deepened partnerships with related organizations to enhance success by eliminating duplication for graduate rates
Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs
Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs
Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings
Prepared documents, such as contracts, statements of work, budgets, non-disclosure agreements and appendices
Led multidisciplinary, continuous quality improvement program to improve student success outcomes
Guardian Ad Litem
Youth Works
Bismarck, North Dakota
03.2016 - 08.2017
*Advocate for minor children ages 0-17 years of age that are found to be deprived. *Report writing for judges on children's whereabouts and parents/guardians/foster parents insights on minor children's. *Traveling to and from counties to monitor and keep the safety for minor children's at best possible way for the children's. Attend all court hearings and meetings and including meetings with CPS or mental health.
*Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support
Direct Support Professional
The Mentor Network
Devils Lake , North Dakota
08.2013 - 04.2016
Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings
Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to 3 patients
Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement
Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements
Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
Administered medication as directed by physician
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Minor in Criminal Justice
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND
05.2014
Skills
Team leadership and collaboration
Documentation and reporting
Internal communications
Filing and data archiving
Legal administrative support
Customer and client relations
Office management
Financial Operations Oversight
Client Management
Timeline
Prevention & SAAF Kids Coordinator/Tribal Liaison
Safe Alternatives For Abused Families
03.2022 - Current
Juvenile Intake Officer
Spirit Lake Tribal Court
12.2018 - 09.2019
Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coordinator
Spirit Lake Tribe
11.2018 - 02.2022
Outreach Coordinator
Candeska Cikana Community College
12.2017 - 10.2018
Guardian Ad Litem
Youth Works
03.2016 - 08.2017
Direct Support Professional
The Mentor Network
08.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Minor in Criminal Justice
Founder & Executive Director at Mentors For Fatherless Children and Abused Families CorporationFounder & Executive Director at Mentors For Fatherless Children and Abused Families Corporation
Director of Operations at Mentors For Fatherless Children And Abused FamiliesDirector of Operations at Mentors For Fatherless Children And Abused Families