Case Manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

- Member of small team executing a $1.5 million federal grant funded by the Department of Labor - Use RNR model of research to identify and treat biopsychosocial factors that may present as barriers to an individual's reentry - Conduct assessments that analyze education levels and career interests to create and implement an Individual Career Plan (ICP) for each client- Conduct one-on-one counseling with enrolled participants to ensure that each client's Individual Career Plan (ICP) is carried out efficiently, addressing both potential and tangible hurdles through respective preventative efforts and direct intervention- Facilitate group therapy treatment titled Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Employment using evidence-based curriculum created by the University of Cincinnati, one of the nation's top producers of criminal justice research - Develop and implement programming material- Active member of the Career Pathways Collaborative Leadership Team, a multidisciplinary group of community providers and correctional authorities who share the common goal of empowering individuals through workforce development efforts - Coordinate and communicate with Goodwill Columbus, the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, and other community partners on a routine and ongoing basis- Manage caseload of clients who meet eligibility requirements as specified in FOA Show less

Cognitive Behavioral Specialist

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

- Provide treatment services for a Residential Reentry Facility, specifically working with Treatment Transfer clients who have a diagnosed Substance Use Disorder and current involvement with the criminal justice system - Facilitate cognitive-behavioral treatment groups using evidenced-based curriculum on topics such as social skills, anger management, social decision making, coping skills, and mental health- Regularly assist clients with emotional regulation, conducting crisis management when necessary- Address social behavior problems when presented, and help clients work to identify, own, and replace these cognitive distortions with pro-social patterns of thought - Serve as a stable, trustworthy, and empathetic person for clients to seek out when in need of an active listener - Exceptionally skilled at building and maintaining rapport with clients by employing a non-judgmental attitude and person-centered approach both within and outside of group settings - Document progress of group therapy to meet audit standards and to ensure healthy communication with all Women’s Programming staff members in the region - Supervise interns from various colleges and universities, teaching them to apply their education to real-world experiences Show less

Workshop Facilitator

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

Patient Advocate

• Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

- Use knowledge on Medicaid expansion through the Affordable Care Act to screen and subsequently assist patients who fit eligibility requirements in obtaining state-funded Medicaid coverage - Act as a liaison between uninsured patients, the hospital, and the Department of Job and Family Services by completing applications and gathering verifications required for case processing - Advocate in a manner suited to the individual, such as employing interpreting services when language barriers are present to ensure the patient is fully informed on the application process Show less

Advocate, Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

- Over 200 hours of experience operating the rape helpine, conducting crisis intervention and providing emotional support for survivors and co-­survivors of sexual violence -­ Provide helping callers with community resources with the goal of empowering survivors of sexual violence -­ Demonstrate specific knowledge on intersectional factors of sexual violence by communicating in a tailored way to points of oppression, including, but not limited to, the following: race, class, age, gender, orientation, disability, occupation, culture, and religion -­ Communicate with Direct Service Advocate Coordinator to arrange the delivery of recovery books and booklets to survivors and co-survivors who call the helpline -­ Properly document all helpline calls through appropriate paperwork in order to continue receiving funding from the state of Ohio’s multi-million dollar Rape Crisis Fund -­ Represent the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio at outreach events to educate members of the community on available sexual violence intervention and prevention education services Show less

Nanny

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

- Responsible for caring for three children, aging from seven years old to thirteen years old - Engage children in continued learning activities, such as through games and workbooks, during their summer break from school - Provide safe transportation to and from tutoring weekly, helping with assigned work on a daily basis - Motivate children to complete daily chores, providing assistance when needed - Responsible for caring for three children, aging from seven years old to thirteen years old - Engage children in continued learning activities, such as through games and workbooks, during their summer break from school - Provide safe transportation to and from tutoring weekly, helping with assigned work on a daily basis - Motivate children to complete daily chores, providing assistance when needed

Part-time Assistant

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

- Assist during photo shoots for small photography business in the central Ohio area - Schedule clients for bookings and help process subsequent sales and orders - Assist during photo shoots for small photography business in the central Ohio area - Schedule clients for bookings and help process subsequent sales and orders