Skilled advocate offering over 3 years of demonstrated success in vocational and career planning. Strong dedication to client advocacy with proven history of implementing resources to meet individual objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMMUNITY LIVING COUNSELOR
UNITED SERVICES INC.
12.2022 - Current
Maintained client weekly scheduling and upheld adherence by collaborating with patients on their desired goals
Established client profiles on patient database, managed appointment scheduling, and referrals
Engaged clients in support groups to build adequate skills: (vocational, educational, self-enrichment, etc.)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS ADVOCATE
UNITED SERVICES INC.
06.2021 - Current
Provided support to clients in crisis situations via telephone and in person at shelter
Created personalized safety plans to meet individual needs
Established client referral processes: intakes, medical records, handling of confidential information with proper thought and care
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
WILLIMANTIC, CT
05.2024
ASSOCIATES IN PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES -
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANCHESTER, CT
05.2021
Skills
Management / Leadership experience
Highly organized & Hard working
Empathetic and Compassionate
Client Advocacy
Substance abuse awareness & Knowledge of Co-occurring Disorders
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Narcan & QPR Certifications
Domestic Violence Advocate Certification and 24 hours training
ACTIVITES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Volunteered on campus for Domestic Violence Awareness Events: Tabling, Alyssiah Wiley Tournament
Earned 90th Percentile on the National Exit Exam for Psychological Science
Earned Top Poster for an Independent research study
Induction into Psi Chi International Honor's Society for Psychological Science Majors
Volunteered my time on an organic sustainable farm (2 months) and helped working in the community. A weekly event included going to the local school to teach children 1st- 8th grade how to harvest, plant, and even the importance of compost and recycling.