Domestic Violence Counselor/Victim Advocate

Posted on: 2008-05-10

Valerie H Lane 10524 Moss Park Rd Suite 204-247 Orlando, Florida 32832 803-331-5240 [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Business Administrative Southern Wesleyan University, Central South Carolina Graduated: December 2000 Master of Science, Human Services Springfield College, Charleston, SC Graduated: May 2006 EXPERIENCE: Positive Image Consulting Firm (September 2003-Present) Founder/President •Coordinate and Facilitate a 12 week program “Making Peace with Your Past” •Complete monthly progress notes •Coordinate groups for each session •Counsel students in problem solving through modeling and weighted decision making •Provide behavior modification •Maintain accountability of clients •Coordinate in strategic planning Commended for high success rate in decreasing poor school attendance and preventing drug usage problems in high percentage of clients counseled. •Facilitate Domestic Violence workshops •Coordinate and facilitate “Teens can we talk” programs Sistercare, Inc. Domestic Violence Community Advocate Community Counselor Advocate Counselor (October 2006- Present) •Conduct risk assessments and safety planning with clients •Receive daily referrals from law enforcement •Educate clients about the dynamics of domestic violence and domestic violence resources •Provide individual counseling •Facilitate weekly drop-in support services •Advocate with law enforcement for sensitive, appropriate service delivery •Coordinate clients’ cases to ensure clients receive a full range of services as needed Case Worker Intern (April 2005-July 2005) The Lee Center Bishopville, SC •Conduct comprehensive client assessments encompassing emotional, social, and developmental factors •Perform crisis intervention and case management for a population of trouble teens • Led group activities for self-image enhancement and and behavior modification Program Coordinator (January 2004-July 2005) Project Go Gangout Columbia, SC •Facilitate workshops for Adolescent and Teens •Provided emotional support to clients •Helped intake, evaluate, and assist teens that had gang involvement •Led group activities for self-image enhancement and behavior modification •Perform crisis intervention and case management for a population of troubled teens •Completed assessments •One on One Consulting HONORS AND Lee County Center Teen Advisory Board (2005-Present) ACTIVITIES Co-Chair Board for Domestic Violence for Lee County (2005-Present) Vice-President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Richland/Richland (2003-2005) Key Note Speaker/ Mean Girls Conference Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Life Coach Motivational Speaker