Grace Marohn
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social work professional with experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. Skilled in client advocacy, systems navigation, case management, and policy-informed practice. Seeking to serve as a Regional Ombudsman to protect the rights and dignity of vulnerable Minnesotans and ensure equitable service delivery statewide.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Transformation Unit Student Worker
MN Department of Health
01.2025 - Current
- Support program evaluation, public health communications, and interagency collaboration to improve service systems for children and youth with disabilities.
- Participate in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance to local health and education agencies.
- Help to advance culturally responsive practices and equitable access to services.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ACCRA
04.2021 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities and autism in daily living, behavior support, and community inclusion.
- Documented progress and collaborated with families and care teams to promote person-centered support.
Employment Consultant II
Rise, Inc.
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided individualized job placement and retention services to adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and co-occurring disorders.
- Identified and addressed barriers to employment, advocated for accommodations, and monitored service delivery and rights protection.
- Maintained legal compliance with HIPAA, CARF, and funding guidelines while managing a caseload of up to 20 clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary mental health teams and state vocational rehabilitation agencies.
School Social Work Intern
Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted assessments, facilitated social-emotional groups, and advocated for student mental health needs.
- Identified systemic service gaps and connected families to community-based resources.
- Participated in multidisciplinary intervention and 504 teams to protect student rights and support continuity of care.
Special Education Paraeducator
Mounds View Public Schools
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Supported students with moderate to severe disabilities in inclusive and specialized classroom settings.
- Advocated for students’ individual needs by collaborating with special education staff, communicating concerns, and ensuring accommodations were implemented.
- Promoted equity and inclusion through trauma-informed practices and individualized learning supports.
- Assisted with behavioral interventions and implementation of IEP goals.
- Fostered a supportive environment that encouraged student engagement, independence, and self-expression.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bethel University
Arden Hills, MN05-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge, MN05-2018
Skills
- Fast Learner and Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly and Professional
- Client Advocacy and Rights Protection
- Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
- Crisis De-escalation and Trauma-Informed Care
- Interagency Collaboration and Systems Navigation
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Person-Centered Planning
- Documentation and Compliance (HIPAA, CARF)
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Time Management, Problem Solving, and Autonomy
Technology Proficiency
- MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Teams, Zoom
- Electronic Health Record systems
- State agency communication platforms
- Accessible Documents
- Data entry and evaluation tools (REDCap, Microsoft Forms)
Certification
- Person Centered Thinking Training - October 2024
- Art of Hosting Training - April 2025
Timeline
Systems Transformation Unit Student Worker
MN Department of Health
01.2025 - Current
Employment Consultant II
Rise, Inc.
06.2024 - 01.2025
School Social Work Intern
Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
09.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ACCRA
04.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Mounds View Public Schools
10.2020 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bethel University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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