An experienced advocate with demonstrated history of working in the non-profit management industry. Skilled in Staff Training, Public Speaking, Program Management, Client Service Oriented, Microsoft Office Analytical Skills, Team Building. Strong Community and Social Services collaborations.
Supervision of DVS advocacy personnel in Blount and Jefferson Counties, and One Place-YWCA Advocacy program- this includes YW staff, interns, AmeriCorps service members, and volunteers.
Responsible for some Human Resource functions, such as hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and terminations in partnership with Human Resources.
Responsible for the continued development and evaluation of the YW's advocacy program ensuring that services are victim/survivor-centered to minimize re-traumatization associated with the criminal justice process.
Ensure that the YWCA's Domestic Violence Services Court Advocacy Program is a cohesive unit through the development of effective strategies, consistency across the program, and responsiveness to arising challenges.
Provide direct supervision to program staff, AmeriCorps service members, interns, and volunteers ensuring consistent policies and practices are developed, implemented and maintained.
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of program procedures and guidelines.
Responsible for networking and maintaining relationships with courts in Jefferson County and assisting in the development of community resources for the victims served.
Responsible for compiling and analyzing data for grant reports on a quarterly basis and provide program status updates to outside partners.
Responsible for developing and presenting reports for the Director of Domestic Violence Services so that all are kept abreast of the program's status.
Responsible forsome Human Resource functions, such as hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and terminations in partnership with Human Resources.
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the YW Court Advocacy Program as well as supervision of court advocate staff and management of the program's volunteers, interns & AmeriCorps service members.
• Provide advocacy and education through public speaking engagements, personal contacts, law enforcement, and judicial training, etc.
• Support the research and preparation of grant proposals by maintaining statistical information as required by the YWCA Court Advocates Program.
• Represent the program at both local and county, and state meetings.
• Provided advocacy in the criminal justice system for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse.
• Provided case information and recommendations to the courts regarding counseling or other services for perpetrators.
• Maintained a working relationship with judges, police departments and court personnel in the county and municipalities to ensure that victims are provided legal protections.
• Identified and provided supportive services to victims of domestic violence, which may include referrals for emergency shelter, medical, food stamps, housing, employment, financial, psychiatric and transportation assistance.
• Educated victims on legal remedies available to them in the justice system.
• Maintained a professional relationship with all clients and created an atmosphere of empathy and support.
• Maintained most recent and current information regarding issues and policies affecting legal services to victims of domestic violence.
• Collaborated with local judicial partnerships, as well as other advocates and entities to provide the best possible resources for victims and their families.
• Project Corporate Leadership
2018 – Esteem Team Member
The mission of Project Corporate Leadership is to identify upwardly mobile managers and professionals in the Birmingham region in order to provide learning experiences that; improve business skills, enhance career progress, increase awareness of the importance of diversity, and
support services to the community.
• Zonta Cub of Birmingham
2019 - Club Member
Zonta is a leading global organization of professional empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
• Assessment and Evaluation of Nonprofit Programs
Sep 2019
Non-Profit Management Class Series by Harvard Club of Birmingham.
Participants are introduced to the systematic collection of data that can be used to assess and evaluate programs.
• Introduction to Grant Writing
Aug 2019
Non-Profit Management Class Series by Harvard Club of Birmingham.
Participants are taught the basics of writing proposals for the purpose of securing grant funding from organizations such as philanthropic foundations and government agencies.
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