Sarah Kirby Conway

About Sarah Kirby Conway

I was born in New Jersey and raised in Wenatchee, WA. After graduating from Westside HS…

Experience

1. Crime Victim Advocate

   Together For Youth

   Aug 2020 — Present

   https://togethercd.org/TITLE: Victim’s Service’s AdvocateResponsibilities: Directly or indirectly responsible for provision of counseling to victims of crime, and domestic violence including community education and awareness. SUPERVISOR: Executive DirectorHOURS/SCHEDULE: Up to 40 hours per weekDUTIES: Directly responsible for providing crisis intervention services to individuals who have been hurt or harmed including but not limited to, outreach as required, crisis counseling, coordination of emergency shelter, food, clothing, accompaniment to law enforcement or medical services as necessary, and transportation. Directly or indirectly responsible for assisting clients to negotiate the legal system including, but not limited to, assisting clients to complete and file protection and antiharassment orders, coordinating, translation or interpretation assistance as required, assisting clients in gathering information needed for court, coordination with other service providers, agencies, or programs, accompanying clients to court, explaining the legal process, and provide transportation. Directly responsible for regular ongoing counseling and case management services including, assessment, case planning and implementation, regular case management and counseling sessions, information and referral services, support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and termination planning and implementation. Directly responsible for maintenance, of complete and accurate documentation including, but not limited to, intake files client files and progress notes, services rendered, and daily, monthly, and quarterly statistics and reports. Mutually responsible for community education and awareness, community and public relations including public speaking as required. Attendance at weekend and after-hour events required.Participate in weekly staff meetings, regular supervision and on-going training.

Education

• The University of Notre Dame Australia

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2003 — 2005

• Whatcom Community College

  AA major in psych

  2001 — 2003

• Wenatchee Valley College

  Social sciences

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Customer Service
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Case Management
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Social Services
• Social Work
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Residential Counseling
• Job Coaching
• Psychology
• Treatment
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Job Development
• Problem Solving
• Nonprofits
• Management
• Program Development
• Hospitals