Desiree Rosas
Socorro,NM
Summary
Passionate, capable, victim centered candidate with 14 years of experience providing advocacy, community collaboration and outreach. Sound knowledge of community resources and justice system. Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Maintained positive working environment and empathetic approach to victims of crimes. Maintained positive working environment and empathetic approach to victims of crime.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Witness Coordinator
7th Judicial District Attorney
04.2013 - Current
- Manages DA's victim-witness assistants in 7th Judicial District. Provides leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Refers victim-witness assistants to appropriate contacts, community agencies and organizations to meet needs of crime victims.
- Provides crime victims with information about the court system, notification of court hearings, case status.
- Accompany victims of crime to court hearings.
- Assist victims of crime with application process of New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission.
- Supports victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
- Liaised with assigned District Attorneys on behalf of victims' individual cases.
- Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
- Developed and presents healthy relating/dating/communication curriculum to middle and high school students in community.
- Assists victims in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Provided crisis and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other professionals (i.e. attorneys, community resource leaders) to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources.
Domestic Violence Crisis/Legal Advocate
El Puente Del Socorro
12.2009 - 04.2013
- Assisted clients in drafting Petitions for Orders of Protection.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services (i.e District Attorney's office, defense attorneys, probation offices, law enforcement) .
- Participated in community events for outreach and to bring awareness to agency.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated Women's Empowerment and Batterer's Intervention Group sessions to help clients develop self empowerment, identify violent behaviors in relationships,develop coping skills and improve communication .
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice/Psychology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMHigh School Diploma -
Socorro High School
Socorro, NM05.2003
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Knowledge of Victim's Rights
- Community Outreach
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Courtroom Procedures
- Legal Knowledge
- Case Management
- Victim Advocacy
Timeline
Victim Witness Coordinator
7th Judicial District Attorney
04.2013 - Current
Domestic Violence Crisis/Legal Advocate
El Puente Del Socorro
12.2009 - 04.2013
No Degree - Criminal Justice/Psychology
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
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