Victim Advocate - Office of Victim Services - Milford, Connecticut
(2021-01)
- Provides assistance and advocacy for crime victims
- Determines eligibility for compensation for victims of crime
- Works closely with States Attorney Office and Judicial Staff
- Accompany victims through criminal court proceedings
- Provide information on legal rights and protections
- Assist with safety planning, navigation of the criminal justice process
Social Worker - Department of Children and Families - Bridgeport, Connecticut
(2019-01 - 2021-01)
- Design and implement plans safety assessments for at risk children and families
- Complete intake assessments to address case planning and supports for families
- Manage large volume caseloads and complete assessment to address family/ children needs
- Make referrals and provide resources for intervention services
- Conduct formal interviews with families and investigation abuse/neglect
- Work closely with community providers
- Conducted supervised visits with children/families
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending trauma informed trainings
Victim Advocate - New Horizons Domestic Violence Services - Middletown, Connecticut
(2015-02 - 2019-01)
- Conducts phone screening and intakes to determine eligibility of residential program
- Outreach with other community agencies to provide sufficient resources for clients
- Facilitates support/educational group at local community center for intimate partner violence
- Helps implement safety plans for victims of domestic violence
- Participated in court hearing to assist victims in court navigate the criminal justice system
- Reviewed cases of domestic violence with the States Attorney and Family Relations office as a liaison for victims
- Informed the public and local law enforcement through public speaking events about victim and witness services
Victim/Witness Advocate Intern - Hampden District Victim/Witness Assistance - Springfield, Massachusetts
(2014-01 - 2014-05)
- Provided information to victims about court proceedings
- Notified support and advocacy programs services
- Completed intake and case screening process according to office procedures
