Experience

YWCA Oklahoma City

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director of Shelter Operations

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Assisting with the oversight of the daily operations of the YWCA Emergency Shelter, Domestic Violence Hotline, Sexual Assault Hotline, and Oklahoma State Safe Line. Provides appropriate supervision to staff/volunteers, ensuring an accurate objective and clear direction pertaining to victim advocacy. Assisting families through trauma-informed service delivery.

• Lead Case and Family Advocate

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  Provided support and education to children and parents affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Assisted families in becoming self-sufficient, accessing community resources, and transitioning to independent living that is free from violence. Collaborated with the Shelter Leadership Team to oversee day-to-day shelter operations.

• Adult Case Advocate

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Assisted victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in becoming self-sufficient, accessing community resources, and transitioning to independent living that is free from violence. Served as primary advocate to crisis clients providing them with assistance, support, education, recreational activities, crisis intervention, information, referral, and follow-up.