Clerk 3 - Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts
Currently on Medical Leave
- Electronic Filing of documents, appeals filing
- Bond filing and customer support
Child Protection Specialists, Sex Abuse - Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services/Prosecutors Office
(2024-03)
- Investigated referrals involving child abuse, sex abuse and neglect, dependency, or other families in need of services.
- Conducted in-depth, culturally sensitive interviews with clients, caregivers, children and collateral contacts through face-to-face home visits, office visits, phone calls and written communication.
- Worked with schools, medical professionals, law enforcement, and other community-based providers to gather information and to provide ongoing support.
- Conducted Forensic Interviews with children
Teacher - Menlo Park Academy - Cleveland, Ohio
(2023-02 - 2024-01)
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with OHDED curriculum guidance.
- Provided instruction in Humanities including Government and World History.
- Recorded student grades and provided feedback.
- Encouraged student participation and provided individual instruction as necessary.
- Ensured that students were welcomed into a supportive learning environment.
- Worked on Erin's law with administration and the implementation of curriculum for the school.
- Participated as a teaching coach in after school Mock trial after school club for middle school.
Adult Forensic SANE patient advocate leader - University Hospitals, Center For Emergency Medicine SANE Unit - Cleveland, Ohio
(2019-08 - 2023-02)
Provided forensic assessment/intervention to assist families.
- Lead in creating and implementing a comprehensive victim advocacy program for UH hospital for SANE patients.
- Communicated/collaborated with the SANE team in a multidisciplinary approach.
- Linked patients with community resources to expedite referrals and expedite services.
- Provided patients with a personal safety plan as well a HIGH-RISK assessment when necessary.
- Provided liaison services between patients and multiple different law enforcement entities to ensure patient safety and eliminate patient obstacle.
- Educated patients on Justice System, Marsy's Law (Victim's rights Law), various protections order options as well as information relevant to their victimization.
- worked on grants for VOWA
- implemented DA-5 form for nurses high risk assessment for Domestic Violence patients for the uh system
- Complete follow up with patient to ensure there is no obstacle to obtaining the desired services and/or criminal justice system as well as provide sustaining support throughout the process as needed.
Justice System Court Advocate - CUYAHOGA COUNTY, JUSTICE AFFAIRS - Cleveland, OH
(2004 - 2019)
- Provided comprehensive advocacy services for crime victims for felonies, and misdemeanors including major trials and domestic violence cases.
- Assisted victims in developing a personal awareness and safety plan as well as making high risk assessments.
- Completed intakes with victims; provided immediate crisis intervention with individuals and families.
- Functioned as criminal justice liaison for crime victims and witnesses; provided general information about the criminal justice system.
- Provided information on case updates, court dates, hearings, bonds, incarceration, probation, and parole relating to victim's rights.
- Referred victims for shelter, legal information, and additional services as needed.
- Assisted victims in completing various paperwork and applications.
- Assisted victims in obtaining various protection orders and discussed options as they related to the victim's situation.
- Assisted international victims of human trafficking throughout the criminal justice process; collaborate with government offices to help victims find immigration resources (using both VAWA visas and U visas).
Private Investigator - INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANTS & TRAINING, INC. - Cleveland, OH
(1999 - 2001)
- Gathered, reviewed, and analyzed evidence for criminal and civil cases; wrote weekly reports
- Conducted various types of surveillance and interviews in furtherance of investigations.
- Used various databases to gather information for reports and investigations.
