Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Victim Advocate
Safe Horizon
04.2023 - Current
Work with victims of crime who come to precinct or file police report.
Conduct home visits with officers and detectives to assist victims as needed.
Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to victims experiencing crime.
Conduct client centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to individual’s needs.
Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening.
Advocate with NYPD personnel that may include keeping victim apprised of NYPD investigation.
Coordinate community resources for crime victims.
Provide information and referral for victims for services such as shelter, mental health treatment, medical care, and other entitlements.
Provide emergency practical assistance for victims including transportation and food vouchers.
Work collaboratively with police officers to effectively aid victims.
Collect data, track history of crimes, and prepare monthly reports.
Perform data entry into computerized record keeping system and maintain thorough accurate, and timely case records and statistics.
Advocate with Family and Criminal Court staff for victims.
Conduct trainings with police personnel.
Attend relevant trainings, workshops and seminars
Work with other victims of domestic violence as needed
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
College Aide
Department of
12.2021 - 07.2022
Research and collect data to support range of special projects
Handled client correspondence and track records to foster office
Entered verification documents using NYCAPS and PRISE while maintaining confidentiality
Investigated employees records and fixed/updated records if necessary.
Student Aide
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CUNY
09.2018 - 05.2020
Maintain professional communication with staff and peers
Answered phone calls and provided customer service to college community
Assisted students with completing their online FASFA applications
Sorted and filed students' confidential documents in secure location
Utilized skills to create and maintain systems to keep track of information or materials
Worked with diverse team to provide quality services in assisting students with their applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, (CUNY)
Manhattan, NY
12.2022
Associate of Arts: Criminal Justice -
Bronx Community College (CUNY)
Bronx, NY
12.2020
Skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Team player able to demonstrate independent leadership skills
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and superb organizational leadership skills
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft excel and Microsoft Word
Criminal Justice System Knowledge
Crisis Situations
Large Caseloads
Victim Intake Services
Social Support
Client Confidentiality
Timeline
Crime Victim Advocate
Safe Horizon
04.2023 - Current
College Aide
Department of
12.2021 - 07.2022
Student Aide
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CUNY
09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, (CUNY)
Associate of Arts: Criminal Justice -
Bronx Community College (CUNY)
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