Experience

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  Take charge of your body

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Student volunteer

  • Presented a sexual assault safety plan for grades K-6• Identified and defined sexual harassment and assault • Reported sexual assault incidents• Long-term goal was to reduce sexual assault among children in Black Hawk County

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  Community united child care center

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Education assistant

  • Gave detailed and accurate care to newborns, toddlers and young adults• Used teamwork to create daily activities and problem solve• Created a positive learning environment by ensuring child safety• Arranged appropriate physical and educational activities for children

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  Rose brooks center inc.

  May 2014 - May 2018

  -Safety plan, give supportive listening and seek shelter for victims of domestic violence in a hospital setting-Be oncall overnight and rotational weekends -Make follow-up calls with victims and file appropriate paperwork • Conducted risk assessments and safety planned with clients• Educated clients about the dynamics of domestic violence and resources available• Ability to assist clients in the court process• Provided emotional support to clients• Identified clients needs and provided internal and external referrals• Assist in filing and serving Orders of Protection• Familiar with law enforcement procedures• Ability to perform crisis intervention

  • Bridge PRN

    Sept 2014 - May 2018

  • Bridge Advocate

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Victim Advocate (Intern)

    May 2014 - Aug 2014
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  Hope house

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Provide clients with information, support and assistance in the court systems• Contact clients by phone before, during, and after case disposition• Create and continue positive communication with law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and other court personnel• Create Impact Statements from police reports and call victims/survivors within 24 hours of receiving the police report• Act as a liaison between the victim of abuse and criminal justice system• Create and maintain up-to-date files on persistent offenders of domestic violence• Enter all client contact into a Client Confidential database system• Empower clients to come to Municipal and Order of Protection Court and provide support through the process• Keep accurate statistics for grant reporting purposes Show less • Provide ongoing case management and support to clients through meetings and regular contact to focus on client-identified goals and needs• Safety plan and educate clients about the dynamics of domestic violence to empower them to make their own decisions• Provide guidance and assistance on the hotline to ensure individuals are provided with necessary resources, guidance and safety plans• Monitor safety and security of the shelter• Provide problem solving and conflict resolution to ensure a safe and secure residence Show less

  • Court Advocate

    Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Women's Advocate

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2015
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  St. luke's hospital

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Social work intern
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  University health kc

  May 2018 - Nov 2021

  Qualified mental health professional
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  Signature psychiatric hospital

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2022

  Mental health clinician
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  Johnson county mental health

  Jun 2019 - Nov 2021

  Mental health co-responder

  I respond alongside law enforcement to 911 mental health related calls.

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  Heartland consultation inc

  Oct 2021 - now

  Mental health clinician
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  Rediscover

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Program Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Co-Responder Team Lead

    Nov 2021 - Oct 2022