Amy Anderson
Helena,MT
Summary
Enthusiastic human services professional with over 30 years of experience in the Helena community. Eager to contribute to team success through creativity, hard work and attention to detail. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Well organized and resourceful with conscientious approach. Skilled at building relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator
Meals on Wheels
Helena, MT
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed a robust volunteer force to distribute daily meals to clients in the Helena Community
- Promoted the Meals on Wheels program on social media, radio and TV in addition to speaking to various community groups
- Responsible for all recruitment, training and ongoing recognition of an incredible group of volunteers
- Recruited volunteers for the Senior Commodity Program to complete the packaging of non-perishable food to be distributed to low-income seniors in a 3-county area
- Initiated Rocky's first community garden, sharing fresh vegetables with seniors that visited the Neighborhood Center.
Social Work Case Manager
Home and Community Based Services
Helena, MT
12.2009 - 11.2017
- Responsible for coordinating community services for eligible elderly and disabled individuals to promote independence
- Conducted social and environmental assessments and provided case management services to clients and their families
- Developed and implemented care plans, evaluated, maintained and responded to client needs
- Coordinated services with community service agencies.
Assisted Living Manager
Son Heaven Assisted Living
Helena, MT
10.2006 - 12.2010
- Responsible for all day-to-day operations of business in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations for a quality 29 bed assisted living home for seniors
- Organized all systems for the delivery of care for all residents
- Developed and implemented policy and procedures
- Responsible for marketing facility and assessing potential residents
- Supervised and trained all staff and volunteers
- Prepared daily menus, shopped for groceries and trained staff to prepare all recipes
- (Also worked for SonHeaven from 1996-2002).
Education
B.A. - Gerontology/Sociology
St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU
05.1985
Skills
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Senior Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator
Meals on Wheels
04.2021 - 06.2024
Social Work Case Manager
Home and Community Based Services
12.2009 - 11.2017
Assisted Living Manager
Son Heaven Assisted Living
10.2006 - 12.2010
B.A. - Gerontology/Sociology
St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU