Human Resources High School

Jennifer J. Owen

Email: ********@***********.***

Address:

City: Indian Springs Village

State: AL

Zip: 35124

Country: USA

Phone: 205-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

I lived and worked in Latin America advocating for and providing social services to disenfranchised, socioeconomically challenged youth and families in clinical and urban settings. I attained a native fluency in both Spanish and Portuguese allowing me to gain insight and report with local populations which typically are not trusting of outsiders regarding personal or family matters. I have a deep multicultural insight and cultural competence. I am an instinctive social worker with an inherent ability to connect with individuals and families under the best and worst of circumstances.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL 1/2001 to 8/2012 (Social Work)

High School Dipolma from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Oral Roberts University, Tuscaloosa AL 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Overview

I lived and worked in Latin America advocating for and providing social services to disenfranchised, socioeconomically challenged youth and families in clinical and urban settings. I attained a native fluency in both Spanish and Portuguese allowing me to gain insight and report with local populations which typically are not trusting of outsiders regarding personal or family matters. I have a deep multicultural insight and cultural competence. I am an instinctive social worker with an inherent ability to connect with individuals and families under the best and worst of circumstances.

Core Qualifications

Psychopathology

Forensic Interviews for child victims sexual abuse

Crisis Management and Intervention

Individual/Family Counseling

Group Therapy

Parental Education Courses

Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese spoken and written

Public Relations

Creative Solutions/Problem Solving

Grant Writing/Fund Raising

Team Building

Goal Setting and Implementation

Program Development

Education

2012 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Masters of Social Work

Children, Adolescents and their Families

2010 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Social Work

Generalist Practice

2002 Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK

Diploma of Theology

Christian Counseling

Experience

June 2006 to Current

Foreign Language Services Huntsville, AL

Contract Spanish Language Interpreter

Interpretation for DHR, juvenile and municipal courts in Tuscaloosa and surrounding counties

Interpretation for family intervention and parenting courses provided by Tuscaloosa's ONE Place and FOCUS (DHR)

Received formal training in Court Interpretation

Pursuing certification by the AL Administrative Office of the Court

Interpreted for the DSNAP (Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Pickens, Bibb and Sumter Counties

November 2011 to April 2012

Jefferson/Chilton County Department of Human Resources Birmingham, AL

MSW Internship

Maintained a supervised caseload

Used the FACTS programming system to document case progress

Supervised familial visitation

Met with families and clients in home

Attended and participated in case related court proceedings

Forensic interviews for Spanish speaking clients (victims of sexual abuse and their families) at CLAY House Child Advocacy Center

Solely conducted home study for adoption with full eligibility report for Chilton Co. DHR

May 2011 to December 2011

Project Rebound Tuscaloosa, AL

Crisis Counselor

A federal grant funded through FEMA to Indian Rivers Mental Health Center for the provision of crisis counseling to survivors of the April 2011 tornado disasters

Facilitated community encounters, leadership and educational training regarding disaster preparedness, coping in crisis and resilience post a traumatic and stressful event

Connected affected community members with disaster relief resources

Conducted mental health assessments regarding personal encounters with community members including appropriate follow-up and referrals

April 2010 to April 2011

Family Counseling Services Tuscaloosa, AL

Domestic Violence Group Facilitator- Hispanic Community (as needed)

Trained to facilitate educational groups for perpetrators and victims of domestic violence

Interpreter of counseling sessions to Spanish speaking clients

Cultural consultant regarding indigenous Hispanic cultures

April 2006 to November 2010

West Alabama Early Intervention/Children's Rehabilitation Services Tuscaloosa, AL

In Home/Clinical Contract Spanish Interpreter

Developmental evaluations, tests and initial assessments for children 0-3 years

Instruct Spanish speaking parents regarding the care of their special needs child

Interpret for the AL Department of Rehabilitation services Seizure & Hearing Clinics in collaboration with WAEI, CRS and Easter Seals

January 2000 to October 2010

Daystar Family Church Northport, AL

Hispanic Community Coordinator

Positions have Included Ministry Intern, Administrative Assistant, full-time Missions in Latin America and Director of Interpretation

Facilitate social services to congregate & community members

August 2009 to December 2009

Tuscaloosa County Department of Human Resources Tuscaloosa, AL

BSW Internship - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations (CAN) Unit Intern

Maintained a supervised case load

Made first victim contacts, conducted initial assessments, connected and facilitated resources for clients and families

Assisted in forensic interviews, as well as interviews with PARAN's

Collaborated with persons from Tuscaloosa & Northport Police Departments and Tuscaloosa Children's Center to facilitate Investigations to Spanish speaking victims

Tailored meticulous case reports and records of all client encounters, contact, and attempts at contact for supervisors

January 2002 to September 2005

Amistad Cristiana Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico

Community Outreach Coordinator

Resident In-home Assistant Director working with orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected children at the Amistad Cristiana Children's Home

Developed an intimate, fraternal bond with a band of disenfranchised street dwelling juveniles known for maintaining closed parameters for outsiders

Collaborated with the local and state government to facilitate ant- substance abuse programs and activities for local youth, with noted decrease in instances of delinquency

Taught English as a second language at the Euro-American Language Institute

Through fund raising, I provided and delivered groceries bi-weekly to families suffering from extreme impoverishment and held weekly community group meetings regarding parenting, life skills and spirituality

Raised 100 percentage of needed financial support through public speaking and private donations

Fellowships and Awards

Selected for admission into the prestigious Advanced Standing MSW Program for advanced students.

Awarded competitive DHR Title IV E Stipend for MSW Internship.

Only student intern to ever be allowed to serve on the Child Abuse and Neglect investigations unit of DHR

First ever recipient of the Benito Perez Galdos Award by the University of Alabama School of Modern Languages for academic excellence and demonstration of cultural awareness and enthusiasm.

Memberships/Scholarly Societies

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Social Work Association for Cultural Awareness (SWACA)

University of Alabama Undergraduate Social Work Organization (USWO)

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