Susan Larouche has over 10 years of experience as a victim advocate, case manager, and counselor working with children and families. She has a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a focus on children and youth. Her experience includes implementing youth programs, providing crisis counseling, conducting assessments, and facilitating service plans. She is skilled in federal and state rights, policy analysis, public speaking, and emergency management.

1. SUSAN LAROUCHE
 56 S Beechwood Rd Niantic, CT 06357  860.861.0737  susa1525@aol.com
VICTIM ADVOCATE/CASE MANAGER
Policy Analysis | Case Management | Federal and State Rights | Community Outreach
Public Speaking | Crisis Intervention |Child Welfare |Emergency Management
PP R O F E S S I O N A LR O F E S S I O N A L EE X P E R I E N C EX P E R I E N C E
Proactive, versatile, and growth-focused professional, offering comprehensive experience in child protection as
well as physical and mental welfare. Skilled at providing intensive family support to children and their families
experiencing abuse; as well as in offering crisis counseling in strict adherence to federal and state laws and
regulations. Equipped with outstanding work ethic and dedication to consistently produce remarkable results
within challenging environments. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
RR E L E V A N TE L E V A N T EE X P E R I E N C EX P E R I E N C E
New London Community and Campus Coalition (NLCCC)| New London, CT
Program Assistant Nov 2016–Present
 Implemented positive youth development and risk prevention programs and projects for families involved
with New London Youth Affairs
 Collaborated with community representatives under the Drug Free Community (DFC) federal grant to
reduce teen substance use in New London county
 Attended monthly NLCCC coalition meetings, community meetings, and trainings
 Assisted with the Juvenile Review Board (JRB) in creating diversion contracts for first-time juvenile offenders
 Monitored youth and families regularly for 6 months once their diversion goals were accomplished to assess
for areas of need
 Conducted SADD meetings in 3 local schools to encourage youth to engage in healthy lifestyles, empowering
them to confront risky behaviors presented in their daily lives
 Collaborated with Program Coordinator for NLCCC and the NLPD to conduct compliance checks in New
London liquor stores and restaurants
Children’s Home Society | Daytona Beach, FL
Counselor II Aug 2012–Jun 2013
 Rendered supportive counseling services to foster care youth receiving an educational stipend to maintain
independence and educational status
 Maintained direct involvement in offering case management services, which included coordination of
services, transportation, and referrals.
 Played a vital part in equipping youth age of 13-18 years old with independent living skills as necessary.
 Generated and kept record of clinical documents and program files in compliance with contract and agency
standards.
 Maintained active involvement in quarterly record reviews in guaranteeing on-time recording and
compilation of files.
Samaritan House | Virginia Beach, VA
Children’s Advocate |Team Leader Aug 2008–Jul 2012
 Facilitated psychosocial assessments and needs evaluation on children, devised and established service plans
geared toward corrective execution of services.
 Partook in the successful planning and execution of updated program summaries as well as policies and
procedures.
 Effectively generated accurate records of case files; took active involvement in ensuring the precision of grant
reporting.
 Held accountable for maintaining and securing the budget of the Children’s Department for program needs
and child care expenses.
 Participated in trainings and meetings specifically catered to departmental growth.
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2. SUSAN LAROUCHE
 56 S Beechwood Rd Niantic, CT 06357  860.861.0737  susa1525@aol.com
 Worked collaboratively with adult case managers in instituting a team case management with focus on client
relations.
 Determined staff schedules to balance workload and back-up schedule for on-call duty during weekends and
rotating schedules.
 Conceptualized and integrated child-specific safety plans for children with direct experience involving
domestic violence, conducted group discussions with teenagers regarding self-esteem and healthy
relationships.
 Earned promotion as team leader, responsible for handling program and daycare budget.
Noank Baptist Group Homes | Ledyard, CT
Resident Advisor/Supervisor Jul 2006–Jul 2008
 Provided keen oversight in assuring the cleanliness of home environment of residents, reinforced the essence
of daily living skills to residents.
 Effectively functioned as associate during weekly staff meetings and clinical meetings.
 Played a lead role in guaranteeing continuous delivery of individualized treatment plans for residents.
 Charted and filed daily records and reports as necessary.
 Drove efforts in implementing a systematic and therapeutic environment as well as long-term and
feasible individual treatment plans for the residents.
OO T H E RT H E R EE X P E R I E N C EX P E R I E N C E
Rudders Public House | Kittery, ME
Bartender/Events and Catering Manager Jan 2014–Jan 2016
Stonington Vineyards | Stonington, CT
Wedding Coordinator/ Events Planner Aug 2013–Dec 2014
Tasting Room Associate Jan 2016- present
EE D U C A T I O ND U C A T I O N
MASTER OF ARTS IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, Nov 2014
Graduated magna cum laude
Online Programs Argosy University| Sarasota, FL
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY, WITH FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, May 2006
Dean’s List | Graduated cum laude
Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT
PP R O F E S S I O N A LR O F E S S I O N A L TT R A I N I N GR A I N I N G
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid
Psychology First Aid Training, Samaritan House
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
Trauma Response Training
AA C T I V I T I E SC T I V I T I E S
Volunteer, Mystic Lions Club
Volunteer, Our Lady of Lourdes
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