Brittany Dasher
@brittanydasher
Crisis responder at the Department of Veteran Affairs supporting people in crisis with risk assessments, safety plans, and referrals.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the Department of Veteran Affairs, I provide crisis intervention to veterans, service members, and their families. I conduct risk assessments, collaborate on safety plans, and connect people with VA and community resources.
Earlier, as a Social Service Case Manager at the Department of Children and Family Services, I assessed children’s safety and well-being and worked with families toward permanency. My experience also includes domestic violence shelter advocacy, hospital support, and juvenile corrections.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Social Science Specialist
Department of Veteran Affairs
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Provide crisis intervention and support to veterans and their families, conducting lethality assessments and developing safety plans.
Caregiver/PCA
Family member
Jun 2011 - Present (15 years 5 months)
Provided personal care and assistance with daily activities for a family member.
Monitored hotel premises and conducted security patrols to ensure safety and prevent loss.
Managed patient records and performed administrative duties to support unit operations.
PRN Shelter Advocate
Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Ensured safety of shelter residents, answered crisis line, and provided support and counseling.
Social Service Case Manager
Department of Children and Family Services
Feb 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Managed cases to ensure child safety, collaborated with courts, and conducted monthly visits.
Provided constant observation for patients at risk of harm, ensuring their safety and documenting behavior.
Caregiver/PCA
A Helping Hand Homecare
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Provided personal care and assistance with daily activities for clients.
Juvenile Correctional Officer II
Department of Juvenile Justice
Oct 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Maintained safety and security of youth inmates, conducted searches, and cultivated positive relationships.
Front Desk Agent
Comfort Inn Suites
May 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 1 month)
Delivered exceptional customer service, performed daily audits, and managed front desk operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training Certified, Juvenile Correctional Officer Training
Completed Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training in April 2018.
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Grade: 2.839 of 4.000
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in December 2015.
American Heart Association
CPR Certified, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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