Rashata C. Britton
Harker Heights
Summary
Highly skilled professional with experience in providing victim advocacy, domestic violence prevention, and case management within Army Community Service (ACS). Proven track record in offering comprehensive assistance and navigating complex support systems for military families, including services for victims of spouse abuse and non-offending parent of children experiencing Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children & Youth (PSBCY). Strong communicator and team player adept at balancing workloads, setting project milestones, and delivering briefings to personnel on policy and procedural standards. Committed to maintaining confidentiality, ethical standards, and fostering an inclusive and supportive community environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate/Trainer
Magellan Federal
12.2023 - Current
- 40 hours/week+ On Call
- Provides comprehensive assistance and liaison services to and for victims of spouse abuse and educating personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses to domestic violence on behalf of victims and at-risk family members.
- Identifies and balances workload.
- Great ability to articulate and communicate.
- Screens victims of spouse abuse, evaluates their needs, and provides them with information about domestic violence, safe and confidential ways to seek assistance, their rights as Army spouses, and the resources and services available to them.
- Maintains current information on resources and services and advises victims regarding restricted/unrestricted reporting and before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule.
- Advises all on and off-post agencies who seek guidance on making a report of suspected child maltreatment or domestic violence on the procedure for contacting the Report Point of Contact (RPOC).
- Conduct briefings/trainings aimed at domestic abuse awareness and prevention.
- POC for immediate crisis intervention and emotional support to domestic abuse victims, including emergency response as required.
- Confirms signatures on all required documentation from victims, program managers, and commanders.
- Assist victims in understanding and navigating the military and civilian legal systems, including support during reporting and legal proceedings.
- Develops and updates a safety plan tailored to the specific needs of each client.
- Facilitate referrals to medical, legal, mental health, and other relevant services.
- Work collaboratively with military command, military law enforcement, and civilian agencies to advocate for victims.
- Document client interactions and interventions while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
- Assist in delivering training programs aimed at domestic abuse awareness and prevention.
- Provide ongoing case management, including follow-ups to ensure the well-being of victims.
- Participate in professional development to stay up to date with the latest research and best practices in the field of domestic abuse advocacy.
- Provide guidance on training requirements.
Certified Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
- 40+hours/week
- Taught a diverse range of subjects, creating a stimulating learning environment that facilitated student success.
- Provided education to Regularly communicated with parents and guardians about student progress.
- Empathy and compassion for children with disabilities.
- Differentiated instruction and assessment skills.
- Strong knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
- Ability to create and follow IEPs.
- Collaborated with school administrators and other educators to develop and implement comprehensive educational programs.
- Monitored planned, programmed and executed a variety of academic programs for technical and educational instruction.
- Developed learning objectives that aligned with government and state standards of learning.
- Created a collaborative learning environment with students of varying backgrounds while building an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
- Daily assessment of children’s individual needs.
- Continued monitoring and evaluation of student progress.
- Coordinates, schedules, provides logistical support, performs administrative functions, and maintains calendars.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with state and national curriculum standards.
- Successfully adapted lessons for students with diverse learning needs.
- Maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning.
- Conducted regular formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
- Provided constructive feedback to students and parents, contributing to an overall 15% improvement in grades.
- Incorporated multimedia and technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and educational software to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintains continuous communication with families to track needs and desired outcomes.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss student performance and address concerns.
- Through information and teaching families to advocate for themselves and their special needs students to access available resources and services in support of their specific needs.
- Collaborated with parents to develop home-based activities that reinforced classroom learning.
- Participated in ongoing teacher training and workshops focused on inclusive education and active learning strategies.
Certified Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2019 - 06.2019
- 40+ hours/week
- Same as above teaching experience.
Certified Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
05.2017 - 02.2018
- 40+ hours/week
- Same as above teaching experience.
Student Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
12.2016 - 06.2017
- 40+ hours/week
- Same as above teaching experience.
Social Work Intern
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
01.2015 - 06.2015
- 20 hours/week
- Displayed strong interpersonal skills to provide client confidentiality, while working well with people of diverse socioeconomic/cultural backgrounds.
- Advocated for the safety and health of mother and child.
- Advocate for mother and child healthy nutrition.
Health Intern
Hope Pregnancy Center
03.2013 - 09.2013
- 40+ hours/week
- Advocate for women who found themselves unexpectedly pregnant; women who had been sexually assaulted, in domestic violence situations, or teenagers in need of help and resources.
- Provided multiple resources for women to safely receive the care and treatment for themselves and their unborn child.
- Attended medical ultrasounds with client’s approval.
- Helped plan baby showers for low-income expecting mothers.
- Responsible for maintaining data of client calls, appointments, referrals, and other points of entrance to the program, to identify how to retain clients and help them meet goals for success.
- Provided initial pregnancy testing at no cost.
- Advocated for unexpected mothers who were victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and teen pregnancy in need of guidance and resources.
- Gave continued emotional support.
- Accompany victims to medical ultrasounds.
- Assessed health/physical concerns.
- Addressed client’s needs by interviewing and evaluating using interpersonal communication skills.
- Provided community awareness through unexpected pregnancy prevention and STD education.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and a trusting relationship for victims.
Surgical Technologist/Fill-in Receptionist
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Labor and Delivery
05.2001 - 05.2010
- 40+ hours/week
- Healthcare
- Joined U.S. Air Force from 2006-2008, then returned to this career (National Call to Service).
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
East Texas A&M (Texas A&M Commerce)
Commerce, TX11-2026
MS - Curriculum & Instruction
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.2018
BS - Social Work
Texas A&M Central Texas
Killeen, TX01.2015
MS - Human Resource Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2014
BS - Health & Human Performance
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2013
Technical Certificate - Surgical Technology
Temple College
Temple, TX12.2001
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Education and Training
- Flexibility
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Information Management
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Self-Management
- Stress
- Emergency services
- Teamwork
- Community education
- Skilled in Technology
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Agency collaboration
- Client empowerment
- Outreach programs
Timeline
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate/Trainer
Magellan Federal
12.2023 - Current
Certified Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
05.2017 - 02.2018
Student Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
12.2016 - 06.2017
Social Work Intern
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
01.2015 - 06.2015
Health Intern
Hope Pregnancy Center
03.2013 - 09.2013
Surgical Technologist/Fill-in Receptionist
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Labor and Delivery
05.2001 - 05.2010
BS - Social Work
Texas A&M Central Texas
BS - Health & Human Performance
Austin Peay State University
Technical Certificate - Surgical Technology
Temple College
Master of Science - Social Work
East Texas A&M (Texas A&M Commerce)
MS - Curriculum & Instruction
Angelo State University
MS - Human Resource Management
Tarleton State University
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