Latasha Bush
Auburn,WA
Summary
Passionate Advocate with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Advocate
Dawn Abuse Women's Network
Kent, WA
07.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with shelter staff to ensure a safe environment was maintained at all times.
- Conducted assessments of client needs and created referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy services to individuals experiencing a variety of personal crises.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case progress and share best practices for working with challenging cases.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Provided crisis intervention and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions in accordance with agency policy.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
Security Guard
Delta Protective services
Stockton, CA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
Preschool Assistant
Creative Childcare
Stockton, UT
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored student behavior while providing a safe learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated art, music, movement, science, math, language development and dramatic play into daily activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Safety Planning
- Document Review
- Analytical Reasoning
- Client Assistance Referrals
- Client Needs Assessments
- Data Confidentiality
- Client Intakes
- Coping Techniques
- Document Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Community Advocacy
- Customer Service
- Case Management
- Client and Family Interviews
- Active Listening
- Report Preparation
- Crisis Intervention
- Microsoft Access
- Data Entry Software
Certification
Domestic Violence Certificate
Mental Health First Aide Adult/Child
Cpr/First Aide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shelter Advocate
Dawn Abuse Women's Network
07.2022 - Current
Security Guard
Delta Protective services
08.2015 - 09.2016
Preschool Assistant
Creative Childcare
03.2011 - 09.2013
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Tacoma Community College
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