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Victoria Ober

Tomkins Cove

Summary

Empathetic and motivated MSW graduate with hands-on experience supporting college students through trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and campus advocacy. Adept at creating safe, inclusive spaces, and collaborating with campus partners. Brings evening availability and a deep commitment to empowering young adults through culturally responsive, affirming care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

College Campus & Young Adult Advocate

Center for Safety and Change
New City
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided trauma-informed, supportive counseling, safety planning, and crisis intervention for college students and young adults (18–24) impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and human trafficking.
  • Facilitated intake assessments, coordinated on-campus services, and maintained regular office hours across three college campuses (STAC, Dominican University, and RCC).
  • Delivered educational trainings and presentations to diverse student populations, including Resident Assistants, student athletes, and new students, on topics such as consent, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships.
  • Partnered with Title IX Coordinators and campus personnel to advocate for survivor rights, and improve institutional responses.
  • Conducted outreach through tabling, awareness events (e.g., Denim Day, Take Back the Night), and campus programming to increase the visibility of services.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of services, and prepared monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Engaged in cross-departmental collaboration and upheld anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and LGBTQ+-affirming frameworks in all client interactions.

Education

Masters - Social Work

Fordham University
Harrison, NY
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Communications

SUNY Purchase College
Purchase, NY
05-2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Active Listening
  • Empathy
  • Client assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Risk & suicide assessment
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Client advocacy
  • Community outreach expert
  • Public speaking
  • Event Coordination
  • Cultural competency

Trainings & Certificates

  • Rape Crisis Counselor
  • Getting to the Root - Anti-Racist Training
  • New York Mandated Reporter
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate
  • Specialized Practice Certificate in Crisis and Resilience

Timeline

College Campus & Young Adult Advocate

Center for Safety and Change
12.2023 - Current

Masters - Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Communications

SUNY Purchase College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rockland Community College
Victoria Ober