Nicole Desjarlais
207 3rd St SE, PO Box 404,Minnesota
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Advocate
Dove
White Earth, MN
06.2021 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Facilitated support groups for clients dealing with trauma and abuse.
- Conducted safety planning sessions with survivors to assess risks associated with leaving an abusive partner.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions in accordance with agency policy.
- Assisted clients in understanding their rights under the law and how to access resources available within the community.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to ensure that victims were safe during emergency situations.
- Advised clients on housing options, such as shelters or transitional housing programs for those fleeing an abusive situation.
- Coordinated outreach events aimed at increasing awareness of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence in the community.
- Participated in trainings related to advocacy work with survivors of abuse.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies with a dual minor
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2023
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Client Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Issue Reporting
- Maintaining Client Records
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Published in the NDSU literary journal while in college.
- Chosen to represent NDSU in a panel discussion for Sigma Tau Delta, The International English Honor Society.
Timeline
Shelter Advocate
Dove
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies with a dual minor
North Dakota State University
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