Martha Hutchings
Dixon
Summary
Organized and dependable worker successful at managing multiple priorities with ease. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advocate
YWCA
08.2021 - Current
- Assists victims of sexual abuse with obtaining a Emergency Order of Protection, civil no contact order, or stalking no contact order.
- Respond to hospital and police stations in Whiteside and Lee county for advocacy support.
- Attend criminal and civil court cases both with or for victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
- Preforms counseling and crisis intervention for both adults and children as needed.
- Maintain court calendar and active criminal cases associated with sexual abuse and domestic violence.
- Conducts officer training for victim sensitivity, trauma victims, and education of available services at the YWCA.
- Meet with community partners for the purpose of collaborative community response for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Investigator III
Department Of Children Services
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for investigating cases of sever child abuse and neglect.
- Conduct interviews with children, families and other individuals to obtain information regarding possible child abuse and neglect.
- Trained in HIPPA, Title VI, Confidentiality, Documentation and Records Management, Drug screening, Emergency Preparedness, Workplace Violence and Cultural Competence
- Completed specialty trainings established for Child Protective Services through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Work with the community, community agencies, law enforcement, medical professionals and the Juvenile Court System to provide support and permanency for children and their families
- Empower families and support community safety and partnerships to help ensure safety, permanency and well-being for children and families
Youth Service Officer
Warren County Community Services Inc.
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsible for children put on YSO probation through Warren County Court.
- Attended training seminars to better help at risk youth and prevent systematic familial recidivism.
- Maintained updated records of children on YSO probation
- Supervised children completing community service work and connected them with community organizations to complete service hours.
Coordinator
Kids Of The Community
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsible for engaging children in enrichment events who otherwise would not have that opportunity
- Updating microsoft Access with child/parent information to maintain lines of communication
- Responsible for QuickBooks accuracy and budgeting of the facility.
- Responsible for coordinating, presenting, and scheduling various events within the community.
- Detailed clerical work: timely grant submissions, requesting contractor bids, etc..
- Coordinated volunteers, and completed necessary requirements to partner with the National Aging association to acquire additional volunteers.
- Maintained daily operations of the facility, and scheduled associates as needed.
- Completed necessary training and requirements from Tennessee Judicial Conference.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12.2014
Associate of Science - Psychology
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2012
Skills
Proficient in Excell and Microsoft Office
5 years of case management
Knowledgeable of budgeting and Quickbooks
Proficient in writing Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, and Civil No Contact Orders
Affiliations
Gamma Phi Beta
Timeline
Legal Advocate
YWCA
08.2021 - Current
Investigator III
Department Of Children Services
08.2018 - 05.2021
Youth Service Officer
Warren County Community Services Inc.
04.2015 - 06.2017
Coordinator
Kids Of The Community
01.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Associate of Science - Psychology
Motlow State Community College
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