Renita Swedberg
Tulsa,Oklahoma
Summary
Resource mobilization and advocacy expert with a proven track record in supporting underserved populations through employment and volunteer initiatives. Skilled in consulting and lobbying, with extensive collaboration experience with state and federal agencies to achieve impactful outcomes. Successfully established and managed businesses, demonstrating resourcefulness and dedication to innovative practices that drive positive change. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foster relationships with clients and team members, focused on achieving team success and positive results.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Family & Children’s Service
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Engages family through responsive relationship building, guiding and assisting in overcoming barriers to elevate family to their highest possible standards.
- Mobilizes resources through case reviews, referrals to area agencies and medical sources, and collaborating with mental health, school leadership, and teaching staff to ensure all applicable services for families are complete and meeting expectations, all while staying aware of the family’s social, emotional, behavioral, economic, health, and safety needs, focusing on prevention.
- All work requires documentation and organization to meet organizational quality standards.
- Remain flexible and positive while working under pressure.
Family Advocate
Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Seminole, Oklahoma
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Engaged families through proactive relationship building, assisting in overcoming barriers to achieve highest standards.
- Mobilized resources via case reviews and referrals to local agencies, ensuring comprehensive service delivery.
- Collaborated with school leaders and teaching staff to address families’ social, emotional, behavioral, health, and safety needs.
- Facilitated monthly parent meetings on life skills and parenting topics in-person and virtually.
- Maintained documentation and organization to comply with organizational quality standards.
- Adapted positively under pressure while maintaining flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Participated in community agency collaboration meetings and training sessions to enhance service outcomes for families.
Owner
Renita Swedberg Family Home Childcare
Shawnee, Oklahoma
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Provide a safe, fun environment to nurture friendships, learning, independence, and nutrition suitable for each child’s age and needs.
- Communicate with parents.
- Record keeping.
- Exceed annual training requirements.
- Assist and network with like businesses in my area.
- Maintain compliance with parents, state, and federal agencies.
Owner
Housewarmers of Shawnee
Shawnee, OK
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Recruit businesses to market to newcomers whom I personally welcome to the community, aiding them in their time of transition.
Director
First Baptist Church Weekday School
Shawnee, OK
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Hired, trained, and supervised teaching staff to enhance educational effectiveness.
- Maintained extensive records to ensure compliance and organizational efficiency.
- Communicated with parents, church, state, and federal agencies to foster collaboration.
Substitute Teacher
Shawnee Public Schools
Shawnee, OK
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Substituted in kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms, executing teacher-written plans.
Augmented classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
On-Call Advocate
Project Safe
Shawnee, OK
10.2009 - 12.2010
- On-call 24 hours a day to counsel, assist, and transport survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Caseworker
Health Care Financial Services, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
07.1993 - 12.1996
- Professionally engage underserved/uninsured patients in the hospital and assist this population in qualifying for assistance to pay their medical bills.
- Continue education on all applicable resources is required to ensure up-to-date knowledge of all programs so families receive all possible assistance.
- Education and navigation assistance are required to ensure the best possible outcomes.
- Consistent outreach to each family member not only helps the hospital with reimbursement but also elevates the family’s healthcare status in many situations.
Director
Salvation Army Family Shelter
Oklahoma City, OK
10.1991 - 07.1993
- Empower and aid families during transition from homelessness to shelter to sustainable lifestyle, referring families to resources that contribute to family stabilization.
Education
Master's of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK05-2026
BA - Social Work
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, Oklahoma05-1991
Skills
- Time management
- Family support
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Resource coordination
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Community resources
- Eligibility assessment
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- Memorize qualifications and assist families in applying for private, state, and federal programs
- Case Manager II
- CPR-First Aid certified
Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Outreach for voters on Oklahoma Medicaid expansion, Selected to be the contact person for Pottawatomie County communications. Discussions with community members going door-to-door and sign placement.
- Family Promise Coordinator for my church
- Bountiful Baskets Coop Site Coordinator
- Planned and directed Fall Festival attended by over 100 children annually.
- Led and marketed a single-parenting group
- Fundraising by working in the concession stand, with proceeds going to the band
- School Band Boosters secretary
- Organize hikes for the community group
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Family & Children’s Service
08.2022 - 09.2025
Family Advocate
Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2022
Owner
Renita Swedberg Family Home Childcare
01.2013 - 05.2019
Director
First Baptist Church Weekday School
04.2012 - 12.2012
Substitute Teacher
Shawnee Public Schools
10.2010 - 04.2012
On-Call Advocate
Project Safe
10.2009 - 12.2010
Owner
Housewarmers of Shawnee
01.2006 - 01.2013
Caseworker
Health Care Financial Services, Inc.
07.1993 - 12.1996
Director
Salvation Army Family Shelter
10.1991 - 07.1993
Master's of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma
BA - Social Work
Oklahoma Baptist University
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