Shirley Ngwesse

Personable and compassionate, with deep understanding of community support and advocacy. Well-versed in case management and crisis intervention, providing empathetic and effective assistance to diverse populations. Dedicated to making meaningful impact on individuals and communities through personalized support and resource connection.

Developed skills in community-focused environment, specializing in case management and crisis intervention. Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic support and connect individuals with necessary resources. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.

• Crisis Intervention Certified
• Received the 2023 Achievement award for Beyond Diversity 101 Train the Trainer from The National Association of Counties
• Washington County DEI Culturally responsive workgroup
• Lived Experience Workgroup to implement ways the county can pay individuals with lived experienced have a voice in the programs being implemented to help them.
• Fako America Association Inc: Vice President from 2019-2022. My responsibilities were as followed: I acted as an aid to the president. Perform the duties of the president, to the best of his/her abilities, in the absence or disability of the officer to act.
• Feca MN Vice President: Act as an aide to the president and perform the duties of the president when president is absent.
• Fako America Association Inc: Secretary General: 2022-Present. Take notes for the organization and proceed over general assembly meeting and or deliberations.

Homeless to Housing has reached a major milestone—in just over 30 months, the breakthrough program has successfully housed almost 1,300 previously homeless individuals. Homeless to Housing is all about a person-to-person connection. Since no two person's situation is the same, each assigned case manager tailors their support to meet the specific needs of their client, helping to navigate the often-complicated system.

Case managers work through each step to help people overcome barriers, obtain vital documents, and secure sustainable housing.