Willow Damar
Bemidji
Summary
Dynamic Youth Advocate with a proven track record at Evergreen Youth and Family Services, skilled in trauma-informed care and relationship building. Successfully enhanced youth engagement through innovative programs, while championing diversity and inclusion. Adept at crisis intervention and client documentation, fostering trust and positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Compassionate advocate with focus on supporting vulnerable populations. Extensive experience in crisis management and providing essential resources to those in need. Valued team player known for adaptability and effective collaboration, ensuring well-being and safety of all clients. Proficient in conflict resolution and maintaining calm, supportive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Advocate, Crime Victim Services Advocate
Evergreen Youth and Family Services
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Provided mentorship to young individuals, fostering positive relationships built on trust and open communication.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation in compliance with organizational standards and confidentiality guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and guidance to youth survivors of sexual and physical violence.
- Championed diversity inclusion through outreach initiatives targeting underrepresented populations within the community.
- Empowered clients through advocacy efforts, ensuring their voices were heard by medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, and social service providers.
- Facilitated group sessions addressing topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building, and decision making.
- Optimized medication management protocols, ensuring accurate administration and monitoring side effects. Improved medication management processes alongside Beltrami County public health nurses.
Tenant Advocate
Center City Housing
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, case progress, and outcomes to ensure accurate reporting and evaluation of program effectiveness.
- Demonstrated empathy toward diverse unhoused populations, building trust through compassionate interactions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, collaborating with emergency responders or law enforcement as necessary.
- Promoted harm reduction strategies through education on safe drug use practices and overdose prevention techniques.
- Implemented harm reduction strategies when working with clients engaged in high-risk behaviors, prioritizing safety without judgment or stigma attached.
- Enhanced medication management by maintaining detailed records of administered doses, adverse reactions, and other pertinent information.
Writing Center Tutor
Alfred University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and active listening with all students.
- Strengthened student understanding of grammar concepts through engaging explanations and real-world examples.
- Facilitated workshops on various topics related to academic writing, such as thesis development, citation styles, and research strategies.
Education
No Degree - Social Studies
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNNo Degree - Global Studies, Anthropology
Alfred University
Alfred, NYSkills
- Advocacy
- Youth engagement
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationship building
- Community resources
- Harm reduction
- Client documentation
- Cultural competency
Certification
- Minnesota Driver's License
- Seizure First Aid Certification
- Mandated Reporting
- Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporting
- Conflict Resolution Toolkit (YIPA, 2024)
- Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Youth Work Spaces (YIPA, 2024)
- Effective Consent Education (YIPA, 2024)
- Confronting Ableism (YIPA, 2024)
- Positive Youth Development Training
- HIPAA Compliance
- Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Youth Advocate, Crime Victim Services Advocate
Evergreen Youth and Family Services
02.2024 - Current
Tenant Advocate
Center City Housing
01.2023 - 02.2024
Writing Center Tutor
Alfred University
08.2021 - 05.2022
No Degree - Social Studies
Bemidji State University
No Degree - Global Studies, Anthropology
Alfred University
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