Amanda Lindberg, BSW, LSW

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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106

651-***-****

acwe5z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

I am an adaptable and quick learner looking to enhance the skills already learned and to discover new ones. Much of my work has been service-driven with a focus on youth. I am a committed worker with a desire to gain more experience and discover new ways to serve others.

EXPERIENCE

Medica Care Coordinator/Community Involvement Programs May-2016-Current

Providing care coordination for seniors, persons on the elderly waiver, and person receiving Care

Coordination through Special Needs Basic Care. Comply with case management rule 185. Development of a service plan. Informing the person or the person’s legal guardian or conservator, or the parent if the person is a minor, of service option. Assisting the person in the identification of potential providers. Assisting the person to access services.

Next Step Assessor/Rapid-Rehousing Screener – December -2014-Present

Screen families experiencing homelessness who are residing in Hennepin County-funded shelters.

Coordinate with Hennepin County Shelter Team to assign families to Housing Programs.

Housekeeper at Hampton Inn & Suites, Lino Lakes, MN -February 2013-December, 2014

Clean guest suites and rooms. Laundry Attendant. Other duties as assigned.

Office Teachers Assistant, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN- February 2013-December 2014

Duties included: Checking mail, Data entry into student files, Sending out mail, Filing, Cleaning, Organizing shelves, Helping other Professors when necessary.

Student Intern, Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau, Forest Lake MN September, 2013-May 2014

Ensuring the success of youth through intake processes, restorative justice classes, community work service community panel, enrichment programs and parent support group. Duties included: conducting intakes, case work, making and taking phone calls. Parent group, co-facilitating classes.

Student Intern, East Side Neighborhood Services, NE Minneapolis, MN September 2012- May 2013

Facilitated an educational series for assaultive behavior to individuals who are mandated to develop conflict resolution skills. Other duties included: Intakes, facilitating group classes, and case noting.

STAR (Students Tele-counselor Admissions Representative), Bethel University, St. Paul, MN - January2010-May 2012

Made calls to perspective students interested in applying to Bethel University. Tasks included walking them through the application process, event planning, follow up, data entry.

Kids Care Counselor, Cru, Fort Collins, CO Summer - (2009, 2011)

I was a care counselor to infant to two year olds for two summers in Colorado. My duties included: Basic care such as feeding, games, outdoor excursions and making sure proper health codes are being followed.

VOLUNTEER/SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Human Trafficking Coalition, April 2014-March 2015

A coalition that is dedicated to preventing sex trafficking.

Medical Compassion Mission, Burkina Faso, January 2014 . Focus was on health care for village families, community development and childcare.

MuKappa/International Student President/Mentor, Bethel University, MN September 2012-May 2014

This is an Bethel run organization that caters to International students, Missionary Kids, Third Culture Kids, We act as a pseudo-family for students whose parents are still serving or living overseas, providing resources, events and assistance when needed.

Inner City Teen Girls Retreat, Shoreview, MN February, 2012 and February 2014

Was one of the afternoon speakers.Helped facilitate day activities and organize evening events.

Jordan/Israel Study Abroad, January, 2012

I spent a month in Jordan learning about the Arab culture and having conversations about faith, politics, culture, stereotypes and family dynamics with Arabs that are my age. Gained more insight on the Israel/Palestine conflict. Discussed ways to promote peace between the two sides.

After-school tutoring at Central Baptist Church, September 2011-May 2012

Tutored grade school kids in an after-school program.

Duties included: working on homework with students, helping with reading, math and writing exercises. Playing with them during game time. Working on behavioral issues.

Small Group Leader for 6th Grade Girls, September 2009-June 2010

Mentored six girls ages 9-10. Organized events and gatherings with other groups. Organized outings and learning experiences. Meet with each girl individual for one-on-one mentoring.

Kenya Project, 2009

Helped with construction and organization of a new school. Assisted teachers at the elementary school. And took leadership when needed.

AWANA Games Coordinator, 2008-2010

Directed each youth’s role and game they would preform. Organized uniforms and transportation. Planned and executed games for each game session.

Uganda Project, Summer 2006:

Assisted with construction projects including painting schools and restoring homes. Helped clean up parts of the slums and establish relationships with its residents. Aided several orphanages in caring for their sick/healthy and doing basic housekeeping jobs and childcare. I also got to travel to several schools such as schools for children with disabilities like (blind, mentally disabled, physically disabled).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Organized and led the International student group orientation and events.

• Co-facilitated restorative justice class

• Trained new students into leadership positions at Bethel

• Advocated for Social Work, Youth, and against Homelessness on Day at the Capitol

• Deans List for 2014 Spring Semester

EDUCATION

Bethel University, St. Paul, MN

B.A. in Social Work 2014

LSW, February 2016

Black Forest Academy, Kandern,Germany

H.S. Diploma, 2010

SKILLS

Active listening; Goal Setting and Implementation; Team Building; Compassion; Empathy; Creative Thinking: Leadership: Team Leadership: Multicultural experiences: Improvisation; Bilingual – English/German;

Technical skills: Writing, Phone etiquette, Bilingual - English/German, Word and Excel

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