Amanda Gonzalez, Macj Lsw Email & Phone Number

Bayonne, Nj, Us

Newark, New Jersey, United States

-Provided crisis intervention, information and referral sharing over the phone and screened survivors of domestic violence for emergency shelter, counseling, case management, legal, and job readiness resources within the agency.

Developed a trauma informed approach when assisting survivors with relocating in to more sustainable and healthy living options away from abuse using COVID-19 rent relief funds. -Attended monthly task force meetings on federal, state, and local levels to problem solve the housing crisis and barriers that survivors face.-Submitted monthly and quarterly grant reports and tracked spending expenses for a case load of 30 clients.

-Submitted, and was rewarded, a grant proposal on behalf of the agency to receive funds for U.S Census 2020 outreach and tracking. -Collaborated with Hudson County Division on Planning, Bayonne City Hall, and Jersey City Census Team on outreach and community events to promote the Census Count.-Submitted interim and final fiscal and grant reports through the states SAGE website during the December 2019-December 2020 grant period.

- Interning in the Domestic Violence Services department - Managing a caseload of current clients who are in our shelter program - Researching and assisting in grant writing and distribution of funding. Wrote and successfully won a grant from the State for Census 2020 Outreach- Attending meetings and collaborating with the NJCEDV - Assisting in Community Outreach events and presentations - Attending court proceedings to support survivors who seek legal action against their… Show more - Interning in the Domestic Violence Services department - Managing a caseload of current clients who are in our shelter program - Researching and assisting in grant writing and distribution of funding. Wrote and successfully won a grant from the State for Census 2020 Outreach- Attending meetings and collaborating with the NJCEDV - Assisting in Community Outreach events and presentations - Attending court proceedings to support survivors who seek legal action against their abusers Show less

Newark, Nj

- Social Work Intern at Youthbuild Newark's high school, LEAD Charter School. - Assist and observe Advocate counselors in group seminars and one on one counseling with students - Build a school culture that is nurturing and nonrestrictive to the over aged and under credited students that are battling and coping with emotional, mental, and behavioral issues

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Placed in the Victim Witness Unit - Learned how to upload and secure documents of appeals and motions through a data entry system (INFOSHARE)- Observed the procedure of criminal trials ranging from sexual assault to murder.- Had the opportunity to review police reports, review criminal case history reports, review forensic reports.- Interacted and sat with victims and their families through first appearances to sentencing. - Attended Multidisciplinary Team meetings that… Show more - Placed in the Victim Witness Unit - Learned how to upload and secure documents of appeals and motions through a data entry system (INFOSHARE)- Observed the procedure of criminal trials ranging from sexual assault to murder.- Had the opportunity to review police reports, review criminal case history reports, review forensic reports.- Interacted and sat with victims and their families through first appearances to sentencing. - Attended Multidisciplinary Team meetings that went over current child abuse cases in the area. Show less

- Graduate Assistantship in the Office of Graduate Studies - Organized and attended Open Houses to speak to perspective students on the different graduate programs we offer- Sat at front desk, answered emails and phone calls, and sorted through the daily mail- Uploaded sensitive information to students' graduate applications through our database, Recruiter

Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

- Domestic Violence Response Team Volunteer Member- Completed the 40 hour Domestic Violence training - Was dispatched to go on site either to police stations or hospitals in the Atlantic county area to support domestic violence victims through medical and legal procedures/proceedings

Greater New York City Area

- Assigned to a Probation Officer who specifically worked within the Mental Health Team. - The Mental Health Team consisted of supervisors and probation officers that oversaw individuals who's conditions of supervised release required them to attend mental health and substance abuse counseling. - Sat in on "check-ins" between my supervisor and her clients. - Learned how to navigate Pegboard, a system that allowed me to upload documents to each case, and PACTS, a national database… Show more - Assigned to a Probation Officer who specifically worked within the Mental Health Team. - The Mental Health Team consisted of supervisors and probation officers that oversaw individuals who's conditions of supervised release required them to attend mental health and substance abuse counseling. - Sat in on "check-ins" between my supervisor and her clients. - Learned how to navigate Pegboard, a system that allowed me to upload documents to each case, and PACTS, a national database with current and historical defendant/offender case records. - Sat in on court appearances when individuals were found violating their conditions. - Involved in STARR trainings helping probation officers to utilize "core correctional practices" to reduce recidivism. Core correctional practices include the probation officer modeling pro-social behavior for the offender and invoking offender self-motivation to remain law abiding. Show less

Jersey City, Nj

For Summer '16 I have acquired an internship opportunity assisting the SVU, Megan's Law, and Civic Forfeiture Units. I had the opportunity to interact with attorneys, assistant prosecutors, federal, state and local law enforcement officials.- Learned how to upload and secure documents of appeals and motions through a data entry system (INFOSHARE)- Observed the procedure of criminal trials ranging from drug offenses to murder.- Worked alongside Assistant Prosecutor's (AP) in doing… Show more For Summer '16 I have acquired an internship opportunity assisting the SVU, Megan's Law, and Civic Forfeiture Units. I had the opportunity to interact with attorneys, assistant prosecutors, federal, state and local law enforcement officials.- Learned how to upload and secure documents of appeals and motions through a data entry system (INFOSHARE)- Observed the procedure of criminal trials ranging from drug offenses to murder.- Worked alongside Assistant Prosecutor's (AP) in doing administrative tasks and clerical duties, such as calling sex offender registries around the U.S to track sex offenders.- Learned how to navigate Megan's Law, Megan's Law Juveniles, and Offender Watch Databases.- Had the opportunity to review police reports, review criminal case history reports, review forensic reports. Show less

Bayonne New Jersey

Every summer I go back to the Bayonne Office on Aging in our City Hall to work as an admin assistant. - File papers, deliver mail, answer telephones, make appointments, and provide any additional administrative support. - Have learned to understand the business of healthcare for retirees. - Given insight on home making, meals on wheels, and differences in insurance. - Have learned to understand how to work in an office that strives to help its clients to the best of their… Show more Every summer I go back to the Bayonne Office on Aging in our City Hall to work as an admin assistant. - File papers, deliver mail, answer telephones, make appointments, and provide any additional administrative support. - Have learned to understand the business of healthcare for retirees. - Given insight on home making, meals on wheels, and differences in insurance. - Have learned to understand how to work in an office that strives to help its clients to the best of their ability. Show less

Master'S Degree, Social Work, 4.0

- Management and Policy Specialization - Violence Against Women and Children Certificate

Master'S Degree, Dual Degree Program In Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Slut Walk: End Rape Culture, Coalition for Women's Rights, Active Minds, PRIDE, Animal Friendly Organization.