Sandra Griggs
Salt Lake City ,Utah
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in client assessments and individualized planning. Known for fostering team collaboration and maintaining quality assurance across case documentation, contributing to positive client outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Report and Assessment Case Manager
Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services
Salt Lake, UT
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted client assessments to determine service needs and eligibility.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations to determine appropriate sentencing recommendations.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records in systems.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Edited and proofread documents for grammatical accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and support services for clients.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Head Start Family Advocate
Utah Community Action
Salt Lake, UT
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed individualized service plans for each family served that outlined goals and objectives for the family's progress toward self-sufficiency.
- Facilitated workshops on parenting, nutrition, and financial literacy for families.
- Conducted home visits to assess family situations and provide support.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to enhance family engagement in programs.
- Engaged in outreach activities within assigned communities in order to increase awareness of available Head Start programming options.
Head Start Teacher
Utah Community Action
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Implemented individualized teaching strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with early childhood education standards.
- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive classroom environment.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated parent workshops on topics related to positive parenting techniques and child development.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss child development and progress.
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
Murray, UT
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Mentored young members to enhance their social skills and confidence levels.
- Organized events that fostered a sense of belonging within the club environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior by setting expectations and providing feedback.
- Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
- Transported and supervised youth to facilitate off-site appointments and recreational activities.
Volunteer
Children's Center
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
Stock Manager
Gap
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient store operations.
- Oversaw the receiving process to ensure proper handling of merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized stockroom environment for easy access.
- Provided training and guidance to team members related to inventory management procedures.
Sales Associate
Gap
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided product knowledge and recommendations to customers.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Participated in inventory management and stock audits regularly.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2017
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Adaptable learner
- Solution-focused
- Team collaboration and facilitation
- Individualized client planning
- Client assessments and referrals coordination
- Case documentation
- Legal writing proficiency
Certification
- Motivation Interviewing Bauman Consulting Group 2024 and 2025
- Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Certified 2024
- Salt Lake County Health Department Naloxone Prevention 2024
Accomplishments
- Member of the Welcome Committee for Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services
- Member of the Incentive and Recognition Committee for Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services
- Utah Substance Use Conference Attendee 2025
- Recognition award by Program Manager in 2024 for team collaboration, customer service, legal writing, and case management.
- Utah Gang Conference Attendee 2023
References
- Nicholas Barney -
Timeline
Report and Assessment Case Manager
Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services
12.2021 - Current
Head Start Family Advocate
Utah Community Action
08.2019 - 11.2021
Head Start Teacher
Utah Community Action
08.2017 - 08.2019
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
12.2016 - 08.2017
Volunteer
Children's Center
09.2016 - 05.2017
Stock Manager
Gap
08.2014 - 02.2015
Sales Associate
Gap
08.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah