Devoted advocate with 5 years of professional experience working with individuals and families experiencing crises. Dedicated student working towards Bachelor's in Social Work at University of Missouri Saint Louis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Empowerment Manager
ALIVE
St. Louis, MO
12.2023 - Current
Provide intensive case management to shelter clients
Meet with shelter clients face-to-face at least twice a week
Complete Action Plans with shelter clients within the first 48 hours of their stay in the shelter program
Communicate outcomes of client Action Plans with other ALIVE staff members
Provide crisis intervention and conduct intake assessments as needed
Document all interactions with clients and maintain accurate records
Crisis Intervention Specialist
ALIVE
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
10.2021 - 11.2023
Complete assessments for Nights of Safety shelter program
Case management with Nights of Safety clients
Provide crisis line callers and shelter clients appropriate referrals to external resources
Provide emotional support
Navigate crises and create safety plans for high danger situations.
Program Assistant
Unleashing Potential
Saint Louis
01.2019 - 10.2021
Fascilitate after school program for students grade K-5 in the Saint Louis Public School District
Maintain a safe environment for children to learn academic and social-emotional skills
Implement mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques
Create educational and entertaining lesson plans
Interact and provide support for parents.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Little Bit Foundation
01.2018 - 03.2020
Interact with students grade K-5 and take notes of what they need (clothing, coats, shoes, school supplies, toiletries, etc)
Measure students for appropriate sizing
Document orders and interactions with students in Little Bit's organizational app
Train new volunteers and employees
Navigate which and how many employees/volunteers will go to which school location.
Education
Bachelor's in Social Work -
University of Missouri St. Louis
12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Saint Louis Community College
05.2022
Skills
Thorough documentation using Microsoft Teams and Apricot Social Solutions
Think creatively and adapting to different situations
Stay calm in crises situations
Knowledge of various resources in St Louis and surrounding areas
Trauma informed communication
In depth understanding of domestic violence dynamics and its effects on survivors
English Teaching Assistant in Japan at ALIVE (Japanese International School)English Teaching Assistant in Japan at ALIVE (Japanese International School)