Rachel Wilson

Experience

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  Western New York Area Labor Federation

  Jul 2006 - Feb 2011

  Assistant Field Coordinator

  Coordinated efforts of member organizations to create and maintain a coalition around common political and legislative goals. Organized events for fundraising, education, electoral canvassing, and public action. Lobbied state and local representatives on legislation and policy. Spoke publicly about coalition goals and campaigns.

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  Crisis Services

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

  Domestic Violence Case Manager

  Stationed with the Buffalo Police Sexual Offense Squad & the Town of Tonawanda Police Family Office Unit. Advocated on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse with police, court systems, and service providers. Created comprehensive safety plans with individuals. Supervised nine advocate volunteers. Represented Crisis Services Advocate Program on the board of the Erie County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

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  Erie County Medical Center Corporation

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Social Work Intern

  Supported critically ill patients and their caregivers by addressing social, psychological, legal, and economic needs as they related to health services. Promoted continuity of care by facilitating services with in-hospital staff, referring patients to higher-levels of care as needed, and coordinating services with external providers. Prepared individuals and caregivers for end-of-life needs, including completing advanced directives. Counseled caregivers in medical decision-making. Assisted medical professionals with patient services as needed. Show less

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  Crisis Services

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

  NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline Counselor

  Counseled victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across New York State. Assisted individuals with legal, economic, psychological, and social needs by providing informational support regarding the justice system, public assistance services, emergency shelters or housing, other supportive services. Conduct lethality assessments and engage emergency services as necessary.

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  UB Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  MSW/MPH Intern

  Train service providers and community members on trauma and trauma-informed care. Sit on Advisory Council of the Trauma-Informed Community Initiative of Western New York (TICI). Create a TICI strategic plan and coordinate advisory council proceedings. Facilitate the TICI Education Sub-committee. Organize community events and trainings. Develop Adverse Childhood Experiences study for Erie County, NY. Research national trauma-informed legislation and compile overview.

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  University at Buffalo Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

  Jun 2016 - now

  Consultant Trainer

  - Train multi-disciplinary champion teams in six-month learning collaborative on trauma, trauma-informed care and creating a trauma-informed organization utilizing the SAMSHA model of atrauma-informed approach- Utilize adult learning theory to engage adults in experience-based and problem-solving learning- Facilitate consultations and supplemental training via web conference & online discussionboards

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  Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center

  Jan 2017 - now

  Prevention Educator

  - Train adults and high school youth in violence prevention, primarily focused on dating violence,sexual violence, and bystander intervention- Coordinate Safer Bars, a community-level intervention, including training bar staff to preventsexual aggression in nightlife establishment- Adapt curriculum and programming to meet community needs while maintaining fidelity- Develop outreach and marketing materials for the Safer Bars initiative- Train other training staff to facilitate evidence-based curriculum- Coordinate and oversee a team of five trainers- Conduct fidelity monitoring evaluations Show less