Tiffany Brown-Howard

Experience

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  Department of Juvenile Justice

  Aug 2003 - Dec 2003

  Volunteer

  Shadowed the Division I Supervisor; typed pre-disposition reports. Participated in weekly staffings with clients, parents, and probation officers. Attended court hearings; filed papers. Visited clients in various agency settings.

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  Department of Children and Families Visitation Program

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

  Volunteer

  Gained knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and child abuse/neglect. Supervised court ordered visitations of children and non-custodial parents. Attended injunction hearings; documented each supervised visit into computer system.

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  17th Judicial Circuit, Office of the State Attorney

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2005

  Victim Advocate

  Provided counseling and crisis intervention for victims, witnesses, and their families; assist victims with setting up a safety plan. Informed victims on procedures for obtaining compensation through restitution or Victim Compensation. Acted as a liaison between the victim, witnesses, and the attorney or investigator; set-up transportation if needed; attended any or all stages of the criminal justice process with the victim and/or witness. Referred victims to collateral agencies, including community resources, law enforcement agencies, and legal resources as needed. Provided victims of crimes with victim impact statements and advised victims of their right to be heard at court proceedings, sentence hearings, and plea agreement acceptances; composed comprehensive memos that contain victims’ recommendations and input. Maintained, composed, and compiled statistical records. Provided victim contact information or verification to employers, collateral agencies, or schools of victim and witness’ involvement in a criminal case, when needed. Consulted with victims regarding the charges filed, reduction of charges, negotiated pleas, dismissal of charges, or any other dispositions. Attended seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field; attend association and professional meetings; otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information. Show less

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  17th Judicial Circuit, Office of the State Attorney

  Sept 2005 - May 2008

  Victim Advocate

  Provided counseling and crisis intervention for victims, witnesses, and their families; assist victims with setting up a safety plan. Informed victims on procedures for obtaining compensation through restitution or Victim Compensation. Acted as a liaison between the victim, witnesses, and the attorney or investigator; set-up transportation if needed; attended any or all stages of the criminal justice process with the victim and/or witness. Referred victims to collateral agencies, including community resources, law enforcement agencies, and legal resources as needed. Provided victims of crimes with victim impact statements and advised victims of their right to be heard at court proceedings, sentence hearings, and plea agreement acceptances; composed comprehensive memos that contain victims’ recommendations and input. Maintained, composed, and compiled statistical records. Provided victim contact information or verification to employers, collateral agencies, or schools of victim and witness’ involvement in a criminal case, when needed. Consulted with victims regarding the charges filed, reduction of charges, negotiated pleas, dismissal of charges, or any other dispositions. Attended seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field; attend association and professional meetings; otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information. Show less

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  Covenant House Florida

  Sept 2007 - May 2009

  Provided case management to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21 including teen parents and their babies. Counseled youth who have experienced physical, emotion, or sexual abuse. Counseled youth with physical and/or mental health issues. Transported and supervised youth to various outings and settings including 12 step meetings. Developed and revised treatment plans for youth. Helped youth set and achieve meaningful goals in the areas of medication, education, daily living skills, substance use, relationships, productivity and leisure. Provided referrals to youth based on their needs. Show less Provided case management to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21 including teen parents and their babies. Counseled youth who have experienced physical, emotion, or sexual abuse. Counseled youth with physical and/or mental health issues. Transported and supervised youth to various outings and settings including 12 step meetings. Developed and revised treatment plans for youth. Helped youth set and achieve meaningful goals in the areas of medication, education, daily living skills, substance use, relationships, productivity and leisure. Provided referrals to youth based on their needs. Show less

  • Overnight Case Manager

    Dec 2008 - May 2009

  • Per-diem Case Manager

    Sept 2007 - Dec 2008
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  Memorial Healthcare System

  May 2008 - Oct 2008

  Community Relations Assistant

  Interpreted and promoted health services to consumers, family members, physicians, service providers and other health professionals and the general public. Maintained records, reports and statistics necessary for program functioning and evaluation. Provided proactive outreach to special populations at community locations that facilitated this interaction. Identified individuals in the community who were at risk (i.e. various health and safety issues) educated them on their risks, and linked them with appropriate community services and resources. Designed and implemented a drowning prevention program within the Boys and Girls Club. Show less

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  Broward County Public Schools

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2011

  Long Term Substitute Teacher

  Instructed students from teacher’s lesson plans. Gained exposure through teaching ESE classes and alternative education classes. Created a stimulating learning environment to enhance students’ attention. Provided behavior management techniques.

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  Kids Hope United

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Family Case Manager

  Met with families in their homes at various hours of the day including evenings, nights and weekends, in potentially high risk neighborhoods. Served as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers. Conducted visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being. Developed and implemented a plan that met the needs of the children and the family. Facilitated placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families. Performed case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes. Attended court hearings, prepared and filed all court documents within required timeframes. Engaged and assessed families from a strengths based perspective. Continually assessed risk of abuse neglect and threatened harm by gathering appropriate information. Assisted individuals and families in crisis in a way that promotes positive change, growth, development and safety for all family members. Show less

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  The Children's Home, Inc

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

  Case Manager

  Met with families in their homes at various hours of the day including evenings, nights and weekends, in potentially high risk neighborhoods. Served as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers. Conducted visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being. Developed and implemented a plan that met the needs of the children and the family. Facilitated placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families. Performed case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes. Attended court hearings, prepared and filed all court documents within required timeframes. Engaged and assessed families from a strengths based perspective. Continually assessed risk of abuse neglect and threatened harm by gathering appropriate information. Assisted individuals and families in crisis in a way that promotes positive change, growth, development and safety for all family members. Show less

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  US Army

  Jul 2012 - now

  Served as the Department of Preventive Medicine (DPM) NCOIC at Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center supporting over 101,000 beneficiaries; responsible for staff of 29 Soldiers and 71 Civilians; served as senior advisor to Department Chief; oversaw Environmental Health, Army Hearing Program, Army Public Health Nursing, Health Physics, Army Wellness Center, Industrial Hygiene, and Occupational Health personnel; supported Army Safety and Health Management System and The Joint Commission Inspection; managed the department's military manpower, Soldier career development, and property accountability; developed standard operating procedures and administered training for the department; served as the primary hand receipt holder for the Office of the Chief, DPM, totaling over $39,000. I welcomed the opportunity during this assignment to shadow two 640A warrant officers and 68R techs on audits and inspections thereby increasing my knowledge on food safety, sanitation, food defense and inspections. Show less I served as the Preventive Medicine NCO for 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team providing Force Health Protection guidance and consultation to over 7,500 Soldiers, Medical Planners and Unit Commanders within 3IBCT and the Combat Aviation Brigade to maintain health and readiness by minimizing the impact of disease non-battle injuries. I conducted routine dining facility inspections and general sanitation inspections, monitored environmental health issues, investigated disease outbreaks, conducted environmental sampling and ensured field sanitation teams were properly trained and maintained field sanitation equipment IAW the Command Inspection Program. Simultaneously, I served as the Headquarters Platoon Sergeant, responsible for the health and welfare, morale, discipline and performance of 18 Soldiers. I have initiated continuing education classes on various food service safety and sanitation topics for dining facility personnel. I conducted a base camp assessment for 2 BN FTX's and 1 DIV exercise implementing preventive medicine measures to reduce or eliminate public health risks to over 4,500 Soldiers. I served as the NCOIC for a Battalion Organizational Day, executing a successful and safe beach fun day for unit members and their families. I won NCO of the month and NCO of the Quarter at the Battalion level and competed in the NCO of the Quarter Board for Brigade. I graduated as the Distinguished Honor Grad of my Equal Opportunity Class and served as the EO representative for the Company. Show less I served as the NCOIC for the Preventive Medicine department within Kenner Army Health Clinic. I provided administrative and clerical support to a public health team of 15 civilian employees and 6 Soldiers that serviced over 100K Soldiers, Family Members, retirees and DOD Civilians. I performed environmental inspections and dining facility inspections, conducted classes on various preventive medicine topics, managed the requisition, issuing and accountability of all equipment valued at over $350K. I also served as the Company Unit Prevention Leader, Barracks NCO and BOSS Treasurer & Vice President for the installation. Within this position, as a Specialist, I managed immediate closure of an AAFES snack shop at Ft. A. P. Hill based on imminent heath threats. I was hand selected to plan, direct and monitor environmental health mission support under a memorandum of understanding to protect the health and welfare of over 10,000 Reserve Soldiers participating in their Annual Summer Training at Fort A. P. Hill. While working in a multidisciplinary team, I implemented rapid response planning of an intense pest management scheme to control a roach infestation of a 75,000 sq. ft. U.S. Army Dining Facility. I received a Game Changer Award from the Commanding General for improving the health of the Fort Lee community and surrounding areas through education and preventive medicine inspections. Show less

  • Food Safety Officer

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Preventive Medicine Non-Commissioned Officer

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Preventive Medicine Non-Commissioned Officer

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2015