Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: kgrant@pcavt.org 8028252476 |
Instructor Level
| Specialist II | |
| Marcie Hambrick |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Professional certificate or license in Masters Certificate in Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies | |
| CCV- Voices of Learning, March 2019 | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Kirsten (Kirstie) Grant www.linkedin.com/in/kirstiegrant/ EDUCATION CCV + Northern Lights, Burlington, VT Voices of Learning, March 2019 Champlain College, Burlington, VT Masters Level Certificate in Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies, May 2015 Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, May 2013 Co-Chair, Mentor, and Teen Resource Coordinator of DREAM (Directing though Recreation, Education, Adventure, and Mentoring) Member of Champlain College’s Conduct Review Board Criminal Justice Club Member EXPERIENCE Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, Montpelier, VT Healthy Relationships Project Trainer, Jan 2019-Present Trainers teach child sexual abuse prevention through the Healthy Relationships Project to parents, school faculty/staff, and students K-8th grade. Within this role I have presented at conferences and facilitated five “Training of Trainers” nationally. Strong communication and documentation skills are used daily. Trainers are delicate in the delivery of sensitive information with the ability to make meaningful impact. This role requires both independent and collaborative work with many members throughout the community and nationally. NFI (Northeastern Family Institute)- Intake/Investigations Unit, St. Albans, VT Family Engagement Specialist, May 2017-Jan 2019 Coordinators are contracted through the Department of Children and Families and work directly with children and families involved who experience multi-system issues, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include creating treatment plans through collaboration with DCF, coordinating and facilitating large meetings, teaming with community service providers, and parent education. This role requires communication and documentation skills, and the capability to work well in a team setting. Howard Center Family and Community Based Services, Burlington, VT Living Skills Behavioral Interventionist, December 2013-May 2017 This position provides support to children ages 6-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Interventionists work closely with Masters level clinicians to create treatment goals and work towards increasing clients' overall functioning in their home and community settings. Interventionists are also required to provide clinical documentation, attend meetings with other providers, and attend many trainings. While in this position I planned and took leadership roles in multiple therapeutic groups, trained new hires, and provided support to peers while leadership was in transition. Chittenden County Court Diversion Program, Burlington, VT Review Board Member, January 2013- May 2013 After reviewing the case summary and background investigation information, Review Board Members interview candidates by asking questions that will effectively elicit information as well as offer the candidate an opportunity to learn from the context of the questions. Review Board Members then vote whether to accept or reject each case for Diversion. Upon acceptance, the members collectively discuss and decide appropriate contract terms. Teen Alcohol Safety Program (TASP) Intern, November 2012-May 2013 Attended court to meet clients, processed tickets, aided in client intakes, and carried out various office work. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Youth Programing Award, April 2013 The Center for Service and Civic Engagement, Champlain College This award is given to a senior who has dedicated at least three years during their time at Champlain College to working with youth through a mentoring or tutoring program. The recipient is an outstanding volunteer who believes in the ability to transform the lives of young people, is in constant pursuit of engaging Champlain College with mentoring programs, and works to sustain their mentoring program. Center Premier Member, April 2013 The Center for Service and Civic Engagement, Champlain College The title is given to members of Just One who have reached or exceeded the highest bracket of volunteer commitment. WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS Master Class: Incorporating Vermont Quality Tools and Frameworks in Your Courses (Northern Lights) Trauma Informed Sexuality Education for People with Disabilities (Elevatus) Moving on from Corporal Punishment: A Roadmap for the US and Beyond, Joan Durrant, PhD (APSAC) Child Sex Trafficking: When Victims Don't Act Like Victims, Neha Mehta, MD; Stacie LeBlanc, JD (APSAC) The Interface Between Child Maltreatment and the Faith Community, Victor Vieth, JD, MA (APSAC) Clinical Application of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics with Bruce Perry (NFI) Towards the Psychology of the Oppressed: Treating the Invisible Wounds of Socialcultural Trauma The Opioid Epidemic (NAFI) Advanced Childhood Development & Play Lab (Easter Seals) Clinical Skill Set (Easter Seals) Child Safety (Easter Seals) Addressing the Traumatic Response (Easter Seals) Family Time Coaching 101, Advanced Family Time Coaching, and FTC Teen Model (Easter Seals) Family Safety Planning Meeting 101, Family Safety Planning Meeting Advanced (Easter Seals) Genograms and Eco-Mapping as an Intervention (Easter Seals) Understanding the Traumatized Child (Howard Center) Crisis Prevention and Therapeutic Interventions (Howard Center) Relational Trauma and the Development of the Right Brain (Dr. Allan Schore and NFI) Discussing Sex with Youth (sponsored by Mobius) Substance Abuse and Teens (sponsored by Mobius) | ||||||||||
| 0-5 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Social/Emotional Development Health and Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honoring lived experience in the room. Bringing real life experiences into learning. Staying current with research/best practices. |
Logistics
| Washington County | |
| Statewide, *Inquire with Instructor, Addison County, Bennington County, Caledonia County, Chittenden County, Essex County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County, Orange County, Orleans County, Rutland County, Washington County, Windham County, Windsor County |