Elizabeth Carr

Experience

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  University of Oregon John Day Archaeology Lab

  Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

  Lab Assistant

  Aided archaeology lab staff in cleaning and processing artifacts Learned how to accurately measure and collect artifact dataEntered lab information into electronic filing and data systems

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  Womenspace Inc.

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  Create timeline of publications for use by clients and the communityMeet regularly with staff to create priority list of topics covered in materialsPrimary author of new materials and oversee production process Work with staff, schools, and other agencies to educate on Intimate Partner ViolenceCreate new Healthy Relationships curriculum for use in schools and the communitySupervise and train volunteers for the Youth Education Program at Womenspace Meet one-on-one with teen clients in need of individual education Data entry of statistics for grant reporting purposesEffectively learned Safe House procedures quickly and efficientlyProvided information and referrals to Safe House residentsCoordinated with other staff to serve client needs Trained extensively on Crisis Line to respond to a variety of situationsHandled unpredictable and high-stress crisis situations via clear verbal communicationPerformed court accompaniment with clients when neededAttended staff meetings regularly

  • Publications Coordinator

    Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Rural Youth Educator

    Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Safe House Relief Staff

    Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Crisis Line Worker and Intimate Partner Violence Advocate

    Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Kairos (Formerly Southern Oregon Adolescent Study and Treatment Center)

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Mental Health Skills Coach

  Aid young adult residents in learning to care for, and advocate for, themselvesWork with residents to deescalate mental health crises and mood fluctuationsTrained to administer medication to residents and complete required documentationMaintain high level of communication between staff and shift partner through verbal cues and written communicationAssist residents in performing daily tasks such as preparing meals, running errands, completing homework, and cleaning

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  RainRock Eating Disorder Treatment Center

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Mental Health Worker

  Support client's emotional health as they work to recover. Help clients maintain expectations of the RainRock treatment program as they learn to control their ED behaviors and work towards a healthy life.

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  St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Inc.

  Oct 2015 - now

  I manage 6 HUD and DHS case management contracts serving individuals and families seeking re-housing assistance. I manage a team of 6 case managers, a Housing Navigator, and a financial literacy staff person that work collaboratively to support over 80 clients at any given time. Supervised team of Resident Service Coordinators across 40+ affordable housing sites and serving 1500+ units of housing. Successfully grew program infrastructure and resources within the department, and was able to add on multiple positions to support the Property Management Department and the residents we served. • Assist tenants in living as independently as possible while maintaining their dignity and autonomy by offering resources and referrals to service providers.• Support tenants, on-site managers, maintenance staff, and administrative staff in bridging communication gaps by providing mediation and conflict resolution.• Fund-raise, facilitate, and help tenants plan community events and programming on-site.• Successfully providing eviction prevention services.

  • HUD/DHS Programs Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Resident Services Manager

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Resident Services Coordinator

    Oct 2015 - Mar 2018