Experience

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  Mrci

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2011

  Personal care assistant

  -Provided social and community support to individual and family friend living with Fragile X Syndrome.

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  Interlachen country club

  Dec 2006 - Aug 2010

  Banquet server
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  Aware ni

  Feb 2010 - May 2010

  Policy intern

  Belfast, Northern Ireland: HECUA (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs)-Democracy & Social Change Study Abroad Program; February 2010-May 2010-Produced policy papers on employment rights and mental health education programs for those with mental illness.-Visited schools and a juvenile center to increase awareness of signs of depression through the “Mood Matters” program. Also visited a small private school in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, a location of several youth suicides.-Helped initiate action and organizing conversation with local LGBT groups-Worked on the first annual organizing committee for “Depression Awareness Week” at the Belfast City Centre. Show less

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  The bridge for youth

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Volunteer

  -Fielded crisis calls and performed case management duties-Conducted intake interviews, and communicated with youth struggling with homelessness and engaged in support groups and conversations with teams and family members in efforts for reunification.

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  Big brothers big sisters of america

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Match team intern

  -Worked with Match Team Coordinator to set up interviews with potential mentors and families.-Reviewed interviews and provided feedback for matching purposes.-Contacted matches and oversaw first meetings with mentees and their families.

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  Cooperating community programs, inc.

  May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Program manager, qddp

  -Managed two 245d group homes by providing coordination of services for individuals with disabilities and supervising house staff and overseeing daily operations of the homes, including staffing and scheduling.

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  Chrestomathy, inc., day program

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Program trainer

  -Empowered vulnerable adults to increase and maintain educational, language, social and vocational goals by integrating into local communities, gaining skills and performing paid work tasks, and redirecting behaviors and providing conflict resolution

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  Interdependence inc (idi)

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Personal care assistant

  -Provide opportunities for community integration for adults with disabilities like special olympics, bowling, game night, cooking classes-Provide overnight weekend respite care for two adults with developmental disabilities

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  Rosemont market & bakery

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  Grocery clerk
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  The opportunity alliance

  Oct 2013 - May 2015

  Residential services technician

  -Provided medication administration, and daily living skills support for individuals experiencing homelessness and living with severe and persistent mental illnesses, substance use disorders and often co-occurring disorders at the Bridge Program (12 bed short-term transitional residential facility).-Assisted with acquiring affordable housing resources, including Section 8, BRAP, and Shelter plus Care housing vouchers, and other community resources

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  Catholic charities, support and recovery services, maine

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  Adult mental health case manager, mhrt-c

  -Managed a caseload of adults living with severe and persistent mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders, and often experiencing homelessness; provided available community resources and supportive counseling for successful community integration.

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  Nami maine

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Mental health outreach coordinator

  -Engaged with individuals, families, friends, assisted living facilities, psychiatric facilities, homeless shelters, and law enforcement officials who utilized inquiries through the NAMI Maine Help Line.-Assessed needs of caller, guided problem solving and responded with appropriate local area resources, referrals for providers, support groups, trainings, and educational courses.-Established supportive relationships and ongoing advocacy work with individual callers, local affiliate chapters, Disability Rights Maine, and the Consumer Council System of Maine.-Provided callers with a comprehensive understanding of the Maine Mental Health and Criminal Justice systems through daily research of statewide politics, resources, and services. Show less

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  Lutheran social service of minnesota

  Jun 2016 - May 2019

  -Petitioned and/or appeared in court to be appointed guardian and carry out the duties of a guardian/ conservator for vulnerable adults in the Guardianship Options program. -Assessed the appropriateness of services, activated or created a client support network and made referrals to other service providers when appropriate. -Supervised and monitored client personal care and healthcare, authorized medical services, therapy, treatment, support, vocational and other services, discussed and signed resuscitation or non-resuscitation orders and other legal documents and ensured an appropriate living environment and services for the client. -As a substitute decision maker, managed client financial affairs (continuation of benefits, real estate, homestead, personal and household belongings), secured and managed financial assets/accounts (checking, savings, CDs, stocks and other investments), authorized expenditures and ensured completion of court required documents. -Maintained client emergency, guardianship and financial plans, maintained client files and kept a detailed activity log of all services and activities performed on behalf of the client. Show less -Oversaw the program needs of multiple homes supporting vulnerable adults and ensuring quality services are delivered including maintaining a safe and secure environment 24 hours a day and maintaining State 245D requirements.-Provided program, personnel and financial management, oversaw medication administration, documentation and the maintenance and integration of outcomes, service agreements, waivers and programmatic documentation. -Advocated for the well-being, safety and dignity of each individual served by communicating with individual team and family members, direct support professional staff, local community health providers, and providing community integration opportunities for the individuals. -Nominated by supervisor and graduated from the "Developing Leaders Within", six-month leadership program including leaders from other local non-profits such as Wilder Foundation, United Way and Catholic Charities. Show less -Provided advocacy and encouragement, through relationship building and direct interaction with individuals living with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, personality disorders, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, and physical disorders. -Advocated for the individuals in all aspects of life, including community engagement, integration, and independence. -Maintained continuous support to individuals in essential living skills, including ADL’s/hygiene routines, medication administration, documentation, transportation and support to appointments and events. Show less

  • Guardian/Conservator

    Oct 2018 - May 2019

  • Designated Coordinator

    Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Direct Support Professional

    Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Tuft, lach, jerabek & o'connell, pllc

  May 2019 - Jul 2021

  Legal administrative assistant

  -Assisting with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents, e-filing/e-serving documents, -Managing emails and incoming mail, responding accordingly, coordinating client billingproviding consistent and courteous client contact, as well as organizing and maintaining client files-Provides clerical and administrative support to all associates and shareholders for family law, estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, probate, parenting consulting, and mediation and ADR matters.- Support and train volunteers and interns with administrative tasks and duties Show less

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  Hennepin county

  Jul 2021 - now

  Paralegal