Bryn L. Stauffer
Owatonna,MN
Summary
Dedicated social worker, passionate about building relationships, empowering clients, and advocating for families. Empathetic professional, committed to addressing the environmental, chemical, and mental health barriers impacting engagement.
Skilled at navigating complex family dynamics to foster effective collaboration.
Familiar with local resources, including child protection, and voluntary service delivery at the county level.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children’s Mental Health Case Manager
Spero /MN Prairie Co. Alliance
Owatonna, MN
09.2021 - Current
- Contract with MNPrairie to provide Case Management to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance (SED) and their families
- Assess client needs, then create and implement Individualized Treatment Plans with measurable goals targeting the development of resilience and improved functioning within home and community
- Refer and assist clients to obtain needed mental health and other supportive services, including those to assess and address the effects of housing instability, food insecurity and other social determinants of health
- Ensure coordination of, and monitor the delivery of mental health services.
Counselor
People, Inc.
St Paul, MN
05.1998 - 06.2000
- Contracted with Ramsey County to provide Supportive Case Management to Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Assessed needs and coordinated services as part of a multidisciplinary Treatment Planning Team
- Taught and supported Independent Living Skills
- Advocated for and Facilitated housing
Recreation Coordinator/Primary Care Counselor
People, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
04.1996 - 05.1998
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated therapeutic recreational activities for adult residents with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Participated in development of Individual Treatment Plans, and quarterly progress meetings
- Provided pre-crisis and crisis intervention
- Secured grant funding to equip newly established Transitional Housing Facility
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN05.1998
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Individual treatment planning
- Social determinants assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural competence
- Social justice advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (NASW)
- Licensed School Social Worker (PELSB)
Accomplishments
- 13 years experience as a licensed foster parent, serving primarily adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
- Steele County Foster Family of the Year, Daisy Award- 2009
Timeline
Children’s Mental Health Case Manager
Spero /MN Prairie Co. Alliance
09.2021 - Current
Counselor
People, Inc.
05.1998 - 06.2000
Recreation Coordinator/Primary Care Counselor
People, Inc.
04.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bethel University
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