School Social Worker

• Jul 2022 - Present

Family and Community Coordinator

• Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

•Tracked daily attendance, contact families regarding chronic absenteeism and help connect families toappropriate resources to improve attendance.• Managed Bethel Park’s pantry by maintaining adequate supplies (food, clothing, uniforms, toiletries) andcommunicating with families to connect those in need to resources.• Contacted families through phone calls, email, face-to-face meetings or home visits, when necessary;•Coordinated with the Special Services Team (social workers, special education teachers, etc.) if anyfamily/home interventions are necessary.•Facilitated Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) groups for kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gradestudents. Show less

Social Justice Fellow

• Jun 2022 - Present

Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children® Authorized Facilitator

• Dec 2020 - Present

Social Work Intern

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Social Work Intern

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Mental Health Care Coordinator

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

-Collaborated with the MD/CNS and treatment team, to formulate, develop and revise treatment plans, BPSA’s, ANSA and CANS assessments, and other necessary client assessments. -Advocated for clients to ensure access to needed services which includes developing community relationships and resources. -Implemented treatment plans; coordinated service revisions based on treatment plans -Provided case management and skills training. -Collaborated with the MD/CNS and treatment team, to formulate, develop and revise treatment plans, BPSA’s, ANSA and CANS assessments, and other necessary client assessments. -Advocated for clients to ensure access to needed services which includes developing community relationships and resources. -Implemented treatment plans; coordinated service revisions based on treatment plans -Provided case management and skills training.

Victim Assistance Civil Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

-Explained and communicated information about the legal process, civil litigation, and case developments between the law firm and the victims. -Provided a range of trauma-informed advocacy to victims throughout the civil litigation process -Responded to victim inquiries and concerns about the civil process -Assisted victims to determine eligibility for victim assistance and services -Communicated information to victims regarding attorney meetings, depositions, court hearings, and additional appointments or proceedings -Assisted the local Zero Abuse Project Team Lead in community outreach, education, and prevention activities -Attended meetings at law firms with attorneys and victims Show less

Advocate

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

I contracted my advocacy services to Jeff Anderson & Associates where I: -Administered trauma-informed services to individuals and entities that have suffered direct physical, emotional, psychological, or financial hardships as the result of child sexual abuse. -Served as a liaison between victims of child sex abuse (most of whom will be adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their civil attorney. -Communicated with, and provided support to, victims and their families prior to and during litigation. -Explained civil legal process to victims and their families. -Assisted victims and families in identifying and obtaining collateral resources such as counseling services. Show less

Adult Client Advocate

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

I worked at the Domestic Violence Resource Center as a client advocate. I was responsible for case management and conducting quarterly re-assessments on current clients. I facilitated support groups for survivors in both English and Spanish and connected them with any resources they were in need of.

On-Call Client Advocate

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

My job at the WomenShelter of Long Beach involved working with Domestic Violence victims. I was responsible for conducting assessments to see if our callers meet the criteria to become residents of the shelter. If accepted I would conduct an intake interview and provide them with a tour of our facility.

Victim Advocate/Paralegal

• May 2017 - Jun 2019

I reported to 7 JRO(Juvenile Re-Offender) prosecutors. As a victim advocate, I attended any court hearings, depositions, victim meetings and any other events victims needed to be present for. I provided emotional support during these events and make sure their rights were protected and secured. The victims I worked with were victims of heinous and violent crimes, revolving from sex crimes, domestic violence and homicides. The paralegal portion of my job put me in charge of prepping all JRO cases, this included filing appearances, requesting discovery on the cases, adding hearings to the prosecutor calendars, sending out any victim impact statements and initial letters to the victims. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

In charge of prepping files for Initial Hearings in Juvenile Court #1, #2, #3 and #14. I also create appearance forms and make copies of necessary documents such as any incoming discovery or motions and anything that needs to be filed with the Clerk's office to be presented in court. Filing away files that have been closed out by the prosecutors and completing case completion forms(CCF's) and entering them into Quest. I also assign cases to the room deputy prosecutors and send any necessary letters informing victims about future court hearings, or letters requesting documents for restitution. Show less

Bilingual Crisis Call & Intake Specialist (Part Time)

• Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

My job at the Julian center involves working with Domestic Violence victims. I’m responsible for conducting assessments to see if our callers meet the criteria to become residents of the Julian shelter. If accepted I conduct an intake interview and provide them with a tour of our facility. I also work with outside agencies such as DCS, Protective Order Court (G21), IMPD, attorneys, therapists and advocates to provide the residents with the proper resources, treatment, support and guidance to make a successful exit out of our shelter when the time comes. My job doesn’t end there, I also serve as security for our shelter by conducting walk throughs every hour to make sure there are no disturbances and the shelter is running smoothly. Show less

Accounting Deputy Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

My job at the City County Building varied from taking payments for Probation, Child Support, Court Fees and also Bonds for Criminal and Civil Cases. I took over the reception/information desk position for the Clerk’s office in early May of 2015. My responsibilities varied from answering phone calls and any questions customers may have as to Court hearings or bond information. I was also responsible for entering sheriff service returns on Odyssey for the Civil Courts, Notary Certifications and sending out copies of Toxicology and Alcohol hearings. I also took over the Traffic files that came in by scanning the initial documentation such as the Summons, Probable Cause, Appearances and setting out court hearing dates. I also served as an assistant/secretary for the criminal division manager with any projects he needed assistance with or if coverage was needed at the arrestee processing center (APC) Show less

Bailiff

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

My job at the APC varied from prepping files which includes outrights and warrants. This included entering motions and preparing all the paper work that needed to be signed by the judge or inmates. I would also take over court reporting, or simply just taking calls from people wanting more information on their loved ones who are currently arrested in the APC. I also interviewed inmates when processing them in.