Tanya M. Brossart
Elk River ,MN
Summary
Experienced social services professional dedicated to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Proven ability to provide comprehensive support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while upholding the highest ethical standards. Demonstrates a collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and a strong focus on delivering impactful results. Expertise in case management, crisis intervention, leadership, motivational interviewing, and effective communication techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker- Adult Mental Health/Jail
Wright County Child Protection
01.2024 - Current
- Use person-centered approach to help adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses gain access to medical, social, educational, vocational, and other necessary services connected to mental health needs
- Develop Functional Assessments and Individual Community Support Plans
- Ensure and monitor coordination of services
- Provide support and advocacy
- Gather, compile, and document evidence and data to complete documentation for court petitions and review hearings
- Conduct regular assessments and maintain regular client contact
- Screen commitment petitions and Jarvis requests, interview potential commitment clients, and prepare court documents
- Help inmates plan for reentry into the community
- Conduct Rule 20 assessments
- Aid inmates in applications for mental or chemical assessments, find treatment facilities, and insurance or other state offered supports
Social Worker
Wright County Child Protection
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Child Protection & Traditional Investigation/Family Assessment Response
- Responsible for requests for information and referral services in Wright County
- Respond to and assess the need for protective services
- Contact law enforcement and other community professionals for collateral purposes
- Establish initial goals and objectives to ensure immediate safety of children
- In physical abuse and neglect cases, determine appropriateness of Traditional Investigation vs Family Assessment Response
- Pursue court action with supervisor approval and assistance of the County Attorney’s Office
- Safety planning
- Perform detailed data entry and track case management activities
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of providers-law enforcement, mental health providers, attorneys, caseworkers, and probation
- Provide 24/7 coverage to the back up crisis line, which includes responding to phone calls from law enforcement, responding to child protection emergency’s, adult protection emergencies, and emergency child placement
- Conduct forensic interviews as a trained CornerHouse interviewer
Social Worker
Olmsted County Victim Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide 24/7 coverage to the Victim Service crisis line, which includes responding to the emergency department for victims (sexual assault, trafficking, and felony domestic violence) as well as law enforcement requests for crisis victim advocacy.
- Aid in safety planning
- Assist clients in navigating the criminal justice system, contribute to Corner House interviews, help with victim impact statements, andprovide information on victim rights.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of providers, including law enforcement, child protection, mental health providers, attorneys, caseworkers, and probation.
- Perform detailed data entry and track case management activities
- Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, resources, and referrals
- Assist crime victims with reparations applications, locating housing, obtaining therapy, navigating medical issues, and applying for insurance
Safe Harbor Case Manager
Olmsted County Victim Services
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide victim-centered case management to sexually exploited, trafficked, and at risk youth and young adults in SE MN
- Assist with monitoring and determining Safe Harbor client eligibility and needs by reviewing information, and referrals to determine eligibility, conducting interviews/intakes, documenting results and creating case files; performs follow-up duties with clients as necessary to gather additional information
- Collaborate with systems and community partners to offer trauma-informed service
- Developing safety plans that include the clients whole team, securing safe housing, employment and treatment placements, applying for county benefits and medical insurance, problem solving with families and professional supports, criminal advocacy, and make referrals to other providers for mental health and chemical dependency
- Provide 24/7 coverage to the Victim Service crisis line, which includes responding to the emergency department for victims (sexual assault, trafficking, and felony domestic violence) as well as law enforcement requests for crisis victim advocacy
- Perform detailed data entry and track case management activities
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of providers and participate in regular case consultations
Emergency 911 Dispatcher
Rice/Steele Dispatch Center
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated a multi-line telephone console system, alerting system, and TDD system for deaf and hearing impaired
- Determined and assigned the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purpose
- Performed emergency medical dispatch and crisis intervention services
- Asked vital questions and provide pre-arrival instructions for emergency medical calls
- Monitored and operated a radio console and computer equipment
- Received and responded to a variety of emergency and non-emergency services and complaints
- Asked questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller’s situation as to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies
- Dispatched and coordinated the responses of public safety agencies
- Identified appropriate number and type of equipment or apparatus to dispatch
- Entered and modified information into local, state, and national computer databases
- Monitored and responded to a variety of technical systems and alarms
Sergeant-Patrol
Maple Grove Police Department
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Monitored changes in law enforcement practices equipment and legal changes
- Evaluated officer’s arrests situations and procedures based on circumstances and evidence
- Supervised emergency service, traffic law enforcement, and legal and judicial activities
- Resolved complex problems/complaints regarding services where an attempt at resolution has already been made
- Coordinated and supervised the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers
- Planned, directed, and assigned resources to routine, non-emergency activities, monitors and reports effectiveness of routine, non-emergency activities
- Developed, implemented, and supervised the Domestic Violence Response Team
- Reviewed domestic calls for service, ensured survivors and their families are supported throughout the entire process
Investigator/Firearms Instructor/Use of Force Instructor
Maple Grove Police Department
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Handled complex investigations of felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor level crimes in the city of Maple Grove, including interview & interrogation, evidence processing, and partnership with prosecution
- Reviewed and evaluated officers’ arrest situations and procedures based on circumstances and evidence; conduct follow-up as needed for effective prosecution
- Leveraged resources for effective case management, working in collaboration with patrol, special units, and other investigators to maximize crime-fighting efficiency
- Planned and implemented creative and innovative strategies for officer training and development in high-performance firearms skills, combat gunfighting, use of force, LOCK Up, and officer safety
Education
Master’s Degree - Criminal Justice
St. Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Concordia University
St. Paul, Minnesota01.2008
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reliability
- Conflict Resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Team Management
- Integrity and Honesty
- Problem-Solving
Skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and county requirements, regulations, and policies relating to department programs, Ability to work in crisis and emergency situations, Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, Ability to communicate effectively, Ability to deescalate stressful situations while remaining calm and objective, Knowledge of human behavior, Knowledge of community resources, Knowledge of data practices, Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information, Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks with multiple interruptions, Ability to make timely decisions, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and coworkers, Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with fellow employees, Ability to use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems, Ability to use judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters, Ability to think quickly, Ability to work under stressful situations, Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech and hearing, Ability to follow instructions, Ability to write clearly and spell correctly, Ability to establish priorities and pass on information as needed, Skilled in organization and prioritizing work effectively, Skilled in verbal and written communication, Skilled in problem solving and conflict management, Ability to work both independently and as a team, Ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse groups of people, Ability to be flexible with work assignments and schedules, Ability to work under stressful situations, Ability to deal reasonably with all people in all situations
Timeline
Social Worker- Adult Mental Health/Jail
Wright County Child Protection
01.2024 - Current
Social Worker
Wright County Child Protection
01.2022 - 08.2024
Social Worker
Olmsted County Victim Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Safe Harbor Case Manager
Olmsted County Victim Services
01.2021 - 12.2021
Emergency 911 Dispatcher
Rice/Steele Dispatch Center
01.2020 - 12.2021
Sergeant-Patrol
Maple Grove Police Department
01.2014 - 12.2020
Investigator/Firearms Instructor/Use of Force Instructor
Maple Grove Police Department
01.2009 - 12.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Concordia University
Master’s Degree - Criminal Justice
St. Joseph’s University
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