Teresa W. Parks2417 Galloway Drive Manhattan, KS 66502 | 785-341-8482 | zphiqt1975@gmail.com

Professional Qualifications Hardworking, flexible, self-motivated with an exemplary work ethic. Outstanding organizational and time

management skills. Work well without direct supervision. Skilled at training, supervising and implementing program objectives. Excellent presentation skills and

ability to engage training participants. Strong oral and written communication skills. Comprehensive understanding of the military and the needs of transitioning soldiers and families.

Experience working with clients who have a wide variety of service needs to include but not limited to; employment, mental health, substance abuse, housing, educational, vocational, legal and financial concerns.

Educated about federal programs, benefits and assistance options, resource and referral management, needs based assessment and operating as point of contact for transitional needs. Proficient in direct service counseling for career and goal setting as well as tracking progress for comprehensive transition plans.

Adept at data entry, compiling reports and using Microsoft Office Suite 2013

Core Competencies· Training, Decision Making and Goal Setting, Transition Planning, Resume Writing· Strategic Leadership and Performance Management, · Program Development and Risk Assessment· Diversity and Inclusion, Outreach Liaison and Collaboration Training· Case Management, Progress and Retention Tracking, Information/Resource Referral

EducationM.S. | SEPTEMBER 2012 | UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX· Major: Administration of Justice and Security · 3.79 G.P. A.

B.A. | MAY 2000 | KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY· Major: Sociology/Criminology· Minor: Women’s Studies/American Ethnic Studies· Related coursework: Children and Family Studies, Conflict Resolution

Professional ExperienceADVOCATE-WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM|SRI/AFSC/MAGELLAN | 01/2013 TO 10/2016

Provided support, advocacy, transitional and resource services to qualifying severely wounded, injured and ill service members and family. Attended care team meetings, supported Army Command, assisted with VA care coordination, education and vocational training access. Served as primary point of contact for eligibility submission and case management post military separation. Guided self-assessments and assisted with identifying employment goals and implementing strategies for completion. Tracked progress of veteran population and ensured access to benefits and continued care management. Provided outreach and informational services to enhance program visibility. Conducted weekly briefings and trainings for soldiers and families entering medical board process. Coordinated and conducted monthly training for Company Commander and First Sergeant’s course.

ADVOCATE | SRI | 03/2012 TO 01-2013 Provided face to face counseling, self-assessment, resource referral, follow up contact /case management,

criminal case monitoring and coordination of wraparound services for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault survivors. Responded as on-call advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors when police response was required. Offered emergency transportation, safety planning and crisis intervention as well as personal and legal advocacy for ongoing safety concerns. Presented case summaries monthly to the Garrison Sexual Assault Review Board. Served as base liaison for Riley County Domestic Violence Task Force.

POLICE RESPONSE ADVOCATE COORDINATOR |THE CRISIS CENTER | 11/2005 TO 09-2011 Coordinated 24 hour on call crisis response and emergency services to domestic violence and sexual

assault victims for 5 counties. Supervised team of on call advocates and was responsible for training, scheduling and tracking payroll. Provided follow up contacts as well as victim advocacy services to survivors to include but not limited to legal advocacy, job search assistance, benefits and community resource education, safety planning and information referral. Served as liaison between The Crisis Center and Riley County Police Department and coordinated training sessions quarterly with law enforcement to facilitate dialogue and provide education in crisis response and sensitivity training. Directed training for bi-yearly Volunteer/Advocate training. Provided community outreach and collaborated with agencies to ensure wraparound services.

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