Jen Nelson
Clarissa,MN
Summary
I am currently pursuing opportunities for employment in a human services related field focusing on individuals with Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders and Criminal Justice involvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LADC, LSW, Treatment Director
Bell Hill Recovery Center
Wadena, MN
05.2011 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment for MI/CD clients who have a history a chronic relapse, criminal justice involvement and other barriers that prevent their success in significant life areas
- Chemical use assessments, case management, discharge planning, one to one CBT based counseling, good knowledge of Court processes and documents
- Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment for MI/CD clients who have a history a chronic relapse, mental illness, criminal justice involvement, and other barriers that prevent their success in significant life areas
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Todd County Care Center
Clarissa, MN
12.2005 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Nursing Care for the Elderly
- Nursing Care for the Elderly
Legal Advocate
HANDS OF HOPE RESOURCE CENTER
Long Prairie, MN
07.1998 - 11.2005
- Assisted victims of sexual assault and domestic violence navigate the legal proceedings while providing support and understanding
- Attended Court hearings with various clients
Paralegal Secretary
Gaffne and Velde Law Firm
Alexandria, MN
04.1996 - 06.1998
- Compiled information for submission to Federal Bankruptcy Court
- Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work with Criminal Justice Minor
St Cloud State University
12.2014
AAS Degree - Substance Use Disorder Studies
Ridgewater College
05.2012
Legal Office Procedure and Management -
Alexandria Technical College
05.1997
Skills
- Efficient time management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to multitask
- Experienced at dealing with challenging people
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled group facilitator
- Computer knowledge with various software
- Good interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Problem solver
- Results driven
- Confident in tackling new tasks
- Conflict resolution skills
- Promote cohesion and teamwork
Certification
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Program
- Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter Certification
Accomplishments
- Assisted in developing SUD treatment programming.
- Created treatment curriculum focusing on adult males who chronically relapse and are exiting MN Dept of Corrections Incarceration.
- Self taught skills and motivation to assume billing duties for clinical services through DHS and state websites as needed.
Projects
Organized a Domestic Abuse Course at Bell Hill Recovery Center as part of programming, 05/01/23, Present, Wadena, MN, Presented and facilitated groups for men who batter. This project was very successful for men coming directly from prison, having no resources, although required to complete DA programming.
Timeline
LADC, LSW, Treatment Director
Bell Hill Recovery Center
05.2011 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Todd County Care Center
12.2005 - 01.2013
Legal Advocate
HANDS OF HOPE RESOURCE CENTER
07.1998 - 11.2005
Paralegal Secretary
Gaffne and Velde Law Firm
04.1996 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Social Work with Criminal Justice Minor
St Cloud State University
AAS Degree - Substance Use Disorder Studies
Ridgewater College
Legal Office Procedure and Management -
Alexandria Technical College