Krystal Henry
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Abuse Counselor with a track record of assessing and managing crisis situations effectively, demonstrated during tenure at the Department of Children and Families. Skilled in intake interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, adept at decision-making and maintaining data confidentiality. Excelled in building rapport, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical for navigating sensitive environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Abuse Counselor
Department of Children and Families
10.2023 - Current
- Assess child and vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, and abandonment reports and decided wether or not to open an investigation.
- Manage crisis situations including child deaths, sexual abuse, and severe child injuries.
- Work with law enforcement, hospitals, and other mandated reporters to coordinate local on-call child protective investigator response after office hours.
- Deescalate family, friends, and other parties of victims who have necessary information to report.
- Refer reporters to correct departments and resources when their concerns are not in DCF jurisdiction.
Volunteer Christian Counselor
Every Nation Tallahassee
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct one on one weekly and bi-weekly mentorship meetings.
- Walk college women through healing and understanding trauma and habits in a healthy way.
- Implement practical steps to help them accomplish healthy life-style goals with a Christian foundation.
- Equip college women with the necessary tools to face hardship and ultimately counselor other young women.
Fiscal Clerk
Leon County Sheriff Office
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with processing payroll bi-weekly.
- Organized grant and contract tracking for all of LCSO.
- Completed travel and training requests for all finance department members.
- Created requisitions for the purchasing unit.
- Organized division meetings to increase employee interaction and problem-solving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2023
Skills
- Intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Public speaking ability
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Building rapport
- Client Records Management
Timeline
Abuse Counselor
Department of Children and Families
10.2023 - Current
Fiscal Clerk
Leon County Sheriff Office
01.2023 - 09.2023
Volunteer Christian Counselor
Every Nation Tallahassee
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
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