Dominique Prather

Compassionate and eager to work college Social Work student, with experience in providing support to diverse populations, including individuals suffering from mental health issues and families in crisis. Strong critical thinking skills, adept at developing strategic care plans, and facilitating group therapy sessions. Able to build trust and rapport quickly with clients, advocating for resources and services needed to improve quality of life. Previous roles have demonstrated the ability to make impactful contributions within multidisciplinary teams.

• DV Advocate, Family Services Of the Piedmont, 08/23, 05/25, Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to survivors of domestic violence., Assisted clients in developing safety plans tailored to their individual situations., Facilitated access to resources such as shelters, legal assistance, and counseling services., Conducted intake assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate services., Maintained accurate and confidential case files, documenting client interactions and progress.
• Volunteer, Port Health, 10/23, 11/23, Greeted patients when they walked in and sat in on the group counseling meetings., Helped set up the activities that they do in those group sessions.
• Member, Mental Health Peer Advocates/ Collegiate Recovery Community, 09/23, 10/23, Attended meetings to discuss how to promote a drug-free zone on campus and how to deal with stress., Created games and fun activities for students to help with drug knowledge.

• Together We Rise: Combating Human Trafficking Workshop