Rebecca Sangapol
@rebeccasangapol
I am an adaptable social service professional with seven years' experience in victim advocacy and trauma-informed care.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am an adaptable social service professional with seven years of experience in the field of victim advocacy, specializing in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
Across roles from shelter advocate to volunteer coordinator, I have developed and led volunteer training curricula, supervised volunteers, coordinated community partnerships, and managed data collection and reporting to meet funder and program goals. I routinely accompany survivors through forensic exams, law enforcement reporting and court, and create safety plans tailored to individual needs.
I prioritize empathetic, survivor-centered service, collaborative community engagement, and training others to deliver trauma-informed support. I am committed to strengthening access to services for underrepresented populations and improving outcomes through prevention education and partner coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CBVolunteer Coordinator
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Coordinate community partnerships and supervise volunteers to meet funder and department goals while creating and maintaining volunteer training curriculum to strengthen sexual assault services for underrepresented populations.
CBVictim Advocate
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)
Accompanied victims during forensic exams and court proceedings, developed individualized safety plans, and liaised with law enforcement and justice system partners to improve client access to services.
Member Development Coordinator
STEP AmeriCorps
May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)
Managed up to 30 AmeriCorps members and host sites, coordinated required training and assessments, and resolved workflow issues to maintain member performance and host-site relationships.
Prevention Educator
YWCA Northcentral PA
Feb 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Developed prevention education materials and delivered trainings on domestic violence and sexual assault to teens, adults, and community organizations, increasing awareness and connecting survivors to services.
Medical Advocate
YWCA Northcentral PA
Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 (11 months)
Provided training and resources to healthcare providers on human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and created assessment tools and referral lists to support victim aftercare.
Crisis Counselor
YWCA Northcentral PA
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Provided hotline crisis counseling using active listening and risk assessment, developed safety plans, and documented client risk and context to stabilize consumers and coordinate follow-up services.
Shelter Advocate
YWCA Northcentral PA
Jun 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Staffed a 24/7 emergency shelter providing trauma-informed advocacy for housing, employment, and benefits, managed hotline referrals, and maintained comprehensive client records to support self-sufficiency outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LCLycoming College
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology and Sociology
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology, graduating in June 2019 from Lycoming College.
HCHarrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Arts, Social Sciences
Completed an Associate of Arts in Social Sciences, graduating in December 2016 from Harrisburg Area Community College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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