Victoria McClina-Brooks
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Ambitious and motivated professional skilled at building strong working relationships with fellow staff, supervisors and community members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Claims Adjudicator
Social Security and Disability Determination
Little Rock, Arkansas
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted initial review of disability claims to assess eligibility for benefits.
- Determined financial eligibility for government sponsored programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from claimants regarding their applications for benefits.
- Identified discrepancies in claims data and requested additional information from applicants or providers as needed.
- Assessed claimants' functional capacity through interviews, observations, and other methods.
- Coordinated with other agencies involved in benefit determination such as Department of Human Services or Veterans Affairs.
Detention Deputy
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Little Rock, Arkansas
09.2009 - 08.2020
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
- Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any medical emergencies that arose within the facility.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12-2009
Skills
- Documentation Review
- Strong Communication Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Client Interviewing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Security Procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Claims Adjudicator
Social Security and Disability Determination
09.2020 - Current
Detention Deputy
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
09.2009 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas At Little Rock