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Lavelle Brown

Austin,TX

Summary

Driven professional, and a demonstrated hard worker that goes above and beyond expectations. Inquisitive and meticulously detailed, and will always seek understanding over answers.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Advocacy Specialist

CASA of Travis County
Austin, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Serves as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and Guardian ad Litem for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
  • Supervises volunteer advocates in their role as “Court Appointed Special Advocates” (CASA) and Guardians ad Litem for the children to whom CASA of Travis County is appointed
  • Manage a caseload of children within the child welfare system, coordinate between interdisciplinary organizations, and serve as a child welfare expert.
  • Attends and participates in all related court hearings, facilitating court report review and submission, provide expert testimony in DFPS cases.

Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Integral Care
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness who may be diagnosed with severe mental illness
  • Operate in a dynamic environment, develop extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cultivate a clinical skill set by forging therapeutic relationships with diverse community members
  • Work with individuals in developing skills necessary to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain employment or housing, or to obtain services such as medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance and resources fulfilling any basic need

Residential Counselor

San Marcos Treatment Center
San Marcos, TX
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided supervision of patient population while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • Completed clinical documentation and implements patient treatment plans through the use of the Behavior Enhancement Program.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
  • Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.

Direct Service Program Intern

The Center for Child Protection
Austin, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed direct service tasks for the prevention of abuse.
  • Interacted with child abuse victims and their caregivers.
  • Oversaw client flow for forensic services, and assessed needs of therapy and medical clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to grow contributions through diligent focus and attention to detail.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Edward’s University
Austin, TX
05.2022

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

St. Edward's University
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Observation and Monitoring of critical behaviors
  • Interdepartmental Coordination and Teamwork
  • Adult/Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED
  • Strengths-Based Care & Coordination
  • Case management
  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Timeline

Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Integral Care
03.2023 - 05.2023

Child Advocacy Specialist

CASA of Travis County
08.2022 - Current

Residential Counselor

San Marcos Treatment Center
10.2021 - 09.2022

Direct Service Program Intern

The Center for Child Protection
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Edward’s University

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

St. Edward's University

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