Amanda Congdon
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 3 years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker 1
Scott County Adult Mental Health
Shakopee, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Develops and reviews clients' Individual Community Support Plans (ICSP) based on functional and diagnostic assessments.
- Facilitates social, educational and recreational groups at the Anchor Center.
- Coordinates special activities at Anchor Center and coordinates with outside providers and organizations.
- Maintains a Mental Health Adult Services caseload.
- Assists and teaches clients independent living skills such as budgeting and money management, shopping, and organization.
- Completes a calendar and newsletter for the Anchor Center monthly.
- Assists clients with applying for Social Security and/or retaining legal representation.
- Assists clients with finding and maintaining housing.
- Assists clients in attaining and maintaining MA, GA, MFIP and SNAP benefits.
Assists clients in coordinating services with community providers. - Assists clients making and keeping appointments with medical and psychiatric providers.
- Facilitates the Scott County NAMI meeting twice a month.
Targeted Case Manager
MHR
St. Paul, MN
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Work with clients that have a developmental disability.
- Assess areas of a client’s life where assistance is needed.
- Offer and coordinate resources for the client.
- Monitor and work with providers to ensure the client’s needs are met.
- Monitor commitments.
- Develop goal plans.
- Meet with clients monthly.
CADI Case Manager
Pinnacle Services Inc
Minneapolis, MN
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Work with clients that have a developmental disability.
- Assess areas of a client’s life where assistance is needed.
- Offer and coordinate resources for the client.
- Monitor service deliveries and work with providers to ensure the client’s needs are met.
- Develop service plans.
- Have regular meetings with client’s and their interdisciplinary teams.
- Work with a diverse array of clients.
Case Aide
Scott County Adult Mental Health
Shakopee, MN
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Completes case notes and documentation of all clients
- Provides transportation or helps clients access transportation.
- Advocates for clients as needed with community organizations and resources.
- Completes forms/applications for housing and health care.
Internship
Scott County Public Health
Shakopee, MN
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Created logic model for Drug Free Communities.
- Created flyers and brochures for parents and children about the effects of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and opioids.
- Attended ATOD meetings.
- Observed family home visits and the child protection intake process.
Internship
Committee Against Domestic Abuse
Mankato, MN
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Created a secure and friendly setting for visits and exchanges to take place.
- Documented supervised visits.
- Enforced parenting time center guidelines and policies.
- Maintained confidentiality of all CADA clients and staff, as well as all agency and client-related information and business.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Mesabi Range College
Virginia, MN05-2006
High School Diploma -
Virginia High School
Virginia, MN06-2000
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Nonjudgmental
- Organized
- Fast Learner
- Motivated
- Compassionate
- Child Development
- Case Management
Timeline
Social Worker 1
Scott County Adult Mental Health
06.2023 - Current
Targeted Case Manager
MHR
08.2022 - 06.2023
CADI Case Manager
Pinnacle Services Inc
12.2021 - 06.2022
Case Aide
Scott County Adult Mental Health
01.2020 - 03.2020
Internship
Scott County Public Health
01.2019 - 05.2019
Internship
Committee Against Domestic Abuse
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science -
Mesabi Range College
High School Diploma -
Virginia High School