Victim Advocate- Social Work Intern

Posted on: 2008-06-25

Elizabeth Ashton Objective To obtain employment in the social service or administrative field as a hard-working advocate. Ability to function in a variety of work environments by using experience and education to assist in improving quality of life and performing as an asset to the agency or company as a active learner. Work efficiently in teams as well as independently to accomplish tasks assigned. Education 9/2004-5/2008 University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) Obtained a BSW in Social Work from the accredited UWRF Social Work Program. Cumulative GPA 3.33 Dean’s List Fall 2007, Spring 2008 Graduated in “good standing” Professional experience 9/2007-5/2008 Social Work Intern Victim/Witness Assistance Program St. Croix County, WI Victim Advocate Worked with Victims and Witnesses in St. Croix County in successful navigate of the criminal justice system while providing assistance with restitution, Crime Victims Compensation, services, resources and support. Collaborate with system to provide effective communication with victims and keeping them involved in the case proceedings. Advocate for WI Chapter 950- Victims Rights. Assisted petitioners in filing restraining orders, attended injunction hearings Participated in and attended meetings for the St. Croix Valley Alliance Against Family Violence. Created display in St. Croix Government Center to commemorate 2008 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Knowledgeable in the use of CCAP, PROTECT, Microsoft Office Suite and Excel Skilled in note-taking, answering phones, taking messages, and other miscellaneous office work Created a survey evaluating victim satisfaction with services provided by St. Croix VWAP and wrote a thesis analyzing the conclusions and providing recommendations for improvement. 5/2007-5/2008 Mr. Movies River Falls, WI Customer Service Representative Provided service and assistance to customers Cashiering Cleaning and maintaining the store Answering phones, making phone calls to customers Closing the store at night 9/2004- 5/2007 University Wisconsin- River Falls, Faculty Senate River Falls, WI Stenographer Attend Faculty Senate meetings and take notes Make copies of agendas and distribute to Faculty Senate Representatives 5/2006-2/2007 Minnesot-ah Store Bloomington, MN Sales Associate Provide assistance and customer service Clean and maintain the store Cashiering Various tasks assigned- creating store displays, stocking merchandise, etc. Closing the store at night 9/2004- 5/2006 University of Wisconsin- River Falls Office Assistant, Speech Communication and Theater Arts Department Make copies Answer phones Stuff envelopes, address mailings Run errands and assist in miscellaneous tasks around the office Memberships Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 2007-2008 Member, UWRF Student Social Work Association 2007-2008 Member, American Association of University Women (AAUW) 2008-2009 Additional Experience 12/2007 First Aid and CPR Certified by American Red Cross 3/14-3/15/2008 Restorative Justice Circle Training ; 9 Training Hours 3/28/2008 Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse: Community Response to Protecting our Children 6 Training Hours 9/2007-5/2008 Co-Secretary, UWRF Student Social Work Association References Ann Gustafson St. Croix County Victim/Witness Assistance (715) 386-4666 Dr. Ogden Rogers, UWRF Social Work Department Chair (715) 426-3319 Dr. Barbara Werner UWRF Professor, Women\\\'s Studies Coordinator (715) 425-4895 Sue Hormel Manager of Minnesot-ah Store (952) 858-8531