Sonja Simmons

(Volunteer) Orangeburg County Sheriff Office - Victim's Advocate at Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office
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I am happy to recommend Sonja as she is an impeccable leader who is efficient in managing time, coordinating large groups and programs which attract 100s. She is detail-oriented and a strong leader capable of delegating and rolling up her sleeves to reinforce the cohesiveness of her team. It is my pleasure to have been witness to her exemplary work ethic.

Phyllis Carter

At the time when Sonya was living in New York she worked as a Grant Writer for more than 5 years. however, at that time Sonya did not have a Degree in Counseling. Thank you

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Credentials

  • Inducted as a Honored member of Who's Who 2007-2008.
    Continental 2007-2008 Who's Who
    Dec, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • Evangelical Training Association - ETA Approved Teacher
    ETA Box 327 Wheaton, IL 60187
    Jan, 2012
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office
    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • (Volunteer) Orangeburg County Sheriff Office - Victim's Advocate
      • Dec 2013 - Present

      My primary focus is on the women, children, and men who have been victims of Domestic Violence which is now #1 in the nation that is involved with murder. I am presently in training by going to court and hearing the clients case evaluated by the Judge and the sentencing. My primary focus is on the women, children, and men who have been victims of Domestic Violence which is now #1 in the nation that is involved with murder. I am presently in training by going to court and hearing the clients case evaluated by the Judge and the sentencing.

  • WOVEN Home, Inc.
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • President & Founder
      • May 2008 - Present

      Volunteered with the Sheriff's Department office in their Victims Advocacy personnel. Have held a workshop entitled "Hurt People Hurt People". Which explains unresolved hurts that people carry, and sometimes lash out to other people unknowingly or knowingly hurt the people that they care the most about. Planning to do other workshops . Volunteered with the Sheriff's Department office in their Victims Advocacy personnel. Have held a workshop entitled "Hurt People Hurt People". Which explains unresolved hurts that people carry, and sometimes lash out to other people unknowingly or knowingly hurt the people that they care the most about. Planning to do other workshops .

  • Women of Vision, Empowerment & Notability, Inc. (WOVEN, Inc.)
    • CEO
      • Apr 2008 - Present

      Became familiar with my surroundings and introduced myself through referrals of friends in the church with: Major Ravenell of the Sheriff office. He advised that he would assist me in checking the background of my personnel, the Acting Executive of the Boys and Girls Club, who advised that she would allow me to use an office at their center, met Mr. Aburime, instructor at South Carolina State College, who passed away two years ago, who advised that he would assist me in writing grants, and Mr. Flood, Administrator of the Veterans Department who enlisted me to help with to find funding for veterans for housing. Additionally I met with Dr. Hill who advised that I could use his company's name as a reference and partner in my business endeavors in Orangeburg. I also had the pleasure to meet with Mrs. Furtick of CASA who advised that she would help in any way possible in order for me to set up a home for transient clients, and the CEO of Compassion in Action, Mrs. Jodi Bates, and Toys for Tots, Inc. offered their services as well. I was very delighted to meet with Ronda Bamberg of the Sheriff's office for the Victim Advocates who wrote a letter of reference for WOVEN, Inc. also, Mr. Bamberg, Director at the detention center approved us to bring fruit baskets, and under clothing, socks, and toys for the inmates children in their name at Christmas, and the Coordinator of Longwood Plantation nursing home in which we bought lotion, perfume, cologne, and a gift for the Altzheimers patients who had no family support. WOVEN, Inc. has also housed (5) five women with children until they were able to get on their feet. One of them were housed in the hotel for (4) days with the assistance of Tom Brown of the Sheriff office in the Victim Advocate department. Enlisted Toys for Tots for the toys & Life Cathedral Ministries for the fruit baskets and clothes for these endeavors. God gets all of the glory!

  • Orangeburg/Calhoun Detention Ctr.
    • Life Counselor & Grant Writer
      • Aug 2010 - May 2011

      Worked with the inmates who were being held for Non-child Support. Held meetings discussing a business that they would like to see flourish into a financially secure establishment, and job placement. Wrote Grants and Proposals for submission to the Department of Justice office that will enhance and lend assistance to the group that I'm endeavoring to help. Worked with the inmates who were being held for Non-child Support. Held meetings discussing a business that they would like to see flourish into a financially secure establishment, and job placement. Wrote Grants and Proposals for submission to the Department of Justice office that will enhance and lend assistance to the group that I'm endeavoring to help.

  • Life Cathedral Ministries
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Coordinator
      • May 2008 - Sep 2009

      Worked primarily with the youth from Orangeburg and other parts of Orangeburg county such as North, Neeses, and Bamberg: Mentoring Resume writing and Job referrals Worked primarily with the youth from Orangeburg and other parts of Orangeburg county such as North, Neeses, and Bamberg: Mentoring Resume writing and Job referrals

  • Leadership Training Institute
    • E-Learning Providers
    • Supervisor
      • Sep 2001 - Dec 2007

      Supervisor- Responsible for the daily work schedule of the childcare workers. Overseer the case study meeting of all the residents and how they were adjusting to the Non-secure Juvenile Group Home environment. Career Developer - Resumes with work experience were written and research completed for employment openings for further job opportunities.Volunteered at the Nassau County Correctional Facility to help youth offenders complete their studies for the GED program and receive their certificate. Also assisted them with resumes and employment when they were released.

    • Caseworker
      • 2003 - 2007

      Write up the initial assessment for the new resident. Explain all the rules and guideline that must be observed in the house, go over their chores and schedule to be followed during their stay.Go over daily behavior reports that will be used to compile the court report to the Judge. Introduce what will be expected in the counseling sessions and the importance in making recommendations to their Department of Social Service Representative.Set up Sunday's schedule for visitation with parent/s and siblings. Plan outgoing activities, indoor activities, and daily exercise regiment. Coordinate art sessions: which entails art, writing, games, and any creative activity.Attend case-study meeting explain how the resident is conforming to the house rules and responsibilities. Create behavior modification plan if needed. Drive residents to their doctor's appointment and all scheduled activity.Wrote up the court report on each resident going to court. Accompanied residents to court for final disposition of their case.

Education

  • Liberty University
    Master of Arts (MA), Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
    2009 - 2011
  • Adelphi University
    Masters of Social Work, Master of Arts
    2004 - 2007
  • Adelphi University
    Bachelor's degree, Management & Communication
    2000 - 2004

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