Wendell J. Bergen
Tuba City
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with extensive experience in crisis intervention and program development. Proven ability to create engaging programs that enhance social skills and independence while training staff to improve team performance. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in technology streamline daily operations.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Program Supervisor
Embrace life services
Tuba City
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in recruiting new staff members when needed.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by assessing situations and determining appropriate actions.
- Developed individual service plans for each participant in collaboration with team members.
- I would consider myself a very dependable person who gets the job, with strong organizational skills, and excellent computer knowledge with different programs.
- Supervised daily activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support.
- Developed engaging programs to promote social skills and independence.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and best practices in care.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and support teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
- Led team meetings to discuss client needs and program improvements.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
Prevention Specialist
The Office of Dine` Youth
Tuba City
09.2018 - 01.2025
- Developed prevention programs addressing youth health and wellness needs.
- Facilitated workshops on substance abuse awareness and prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote youth engagement initiatives.
Mentor Assistant
Boys & Girls Club-Tuba City Unit
Tuba City
03.2007 - 07.2007
- During the summer I assisted the Recreation Coordinator & program director with positive activities for boys & girls from ages 7-18 yrs. old.
- During the summer months, I assisted kids with their homework, read to the kids, played games with them & completed some arts & craft work with the kids.
- Also, I ordered supplies for the program coordinator when she was very busy with other things.
- I would also counsel with the kids when needed, we discussed problems that arose and assisted with problem solving solutions.
Special Education Liaison/Education Assistant
Tuba City Boarding School
Tuba City
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Performed daily computer work by scheduling IEP, MET meetings, and transported students to their dental appointments, mental health appointments.
- Also, I transported parents to and from scheduled school meetings that didn't have transportation.
- Furthermore, I delivered school message(s) throughout the community of Tuba City and interpreted message(s) in the Navajo language to parents in the community.
- I also worked closely with students with special needs.
- Also, substituted in the classroom when needed & counseled students when they were in trouble at school in a number of cases, taught certain students to communicate in a positive way & to conduct themselves in the general public when in the community.
- I was accountable of supplies on a day to day basis, which monthly spot checks were recorded and reported as appropriate.
- I also determined proper space and establish items and material location for appropriate space utilization, by storing loading, packaging and storing supplies and ensure the safety and quality of transportation of materials and ensure damage protection of school supplies.
- Also, delivered supplies to different classrooms throughout the boarding school, and made sure our storage rooms were clean.
- This position required me to lift heavy objects stand for prolong periods of time on concrete floors and walk over uneven rough and uneven terrain, bend stoop, walk and climb.
Group Home Service Provider
Tuba City Dine Association Inc.
Tuba City
06.1999 - 09.1999
- My primary Job was daily direct care of the clients in a group home setting.
- Scheduled daily distribution of medication to all clients, cooked & fed clients, bathed & clothed, took clients on outings around town & overall positive interaction with all clients.
Vocational Supervisor
Hozhoni Foundation Inc.
Flagstaff
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Transported & supervised clients at their job site(s) throughout the community of Flagstaff.
- I made sure that the clients did their assigned jobs on a daily bases.
- Interacted & taught clients how to perform simple job skills to better themselves for future employment.
- Also, I worked evenings at different group homes throughout the community of Flagstaff.
Building Trades 1, 2, 3 and Advanced
Page High School
Page
01.1979 - 01.1983
- I have completed four years of beginning thru intense building trades while attending page high school.
- Completed such things as doing the first phase in building the footing/foundation for a modular home that was located on school site, to framing, drywall to shingling the roof and such thing as completing the electrical and wiring of the home to installing windows.
- Also, I was involved with building several storage sheds for the school, which were for sale to the public.
- Furthermore, I was also involved with pouring concrete in building sidewalks and footing for these modular homes that we built.
- Throughout the four years I gained a lot of experience in the construction field and how to use different kind of tools for the job that was required.
Education
Juris Doctor -
The Taft Law School
01-2013
Masters Degree - Organizational Management
The Ashford University
09-2012
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Psychology
The Ashford University
02-2011
Associates of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
The Dine' College-Tuba City Branch
05-2003
High School -
Page High School
Page, Arizona05-1983
Advanced Building Trades I, II, III -
Page High School
Page, Arizona05-1983
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual service planning
- Staff training
- Program development
- Compliance management
- Community engagement
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/16/65
References
- Raymond Begay, Lower Academics Liaison, Tuba City Boarding School, Tuba City, Arizona, 86045, (928) 401-1701
- Jenita Begay, Education Technician, Tuba City Boarding School, Tuba City, Arizona, 86045, (928) 401-1783
- Pauline Seckakuku, Administrative Assistant, Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, Polacca, Arizona, 86042, (480) 299-2766
- Jolene Bergen, Housing Manager, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Tuba City, Arizona, 86045, (602) 502-5927
Hobbies and Interests
- Meeting new and interesting people
- Setting educational goals & achieving them
- Taking care of my father
- Camping
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Reading a good book
Tribal Affiliation
Navajo
Enrollment Number
305,283
Timeline
Day Program Supervisor
Embrace life services
03.2025 - Current
Prevention Specialist
The Office of Dine` Youth
09.2018 - 01.2025
Mentor Assistant
Boys & Girls Club-Tuba City Unit
03.2007 - 07.2007
Group Home Service Provider
Tuba City Dine Association Inc.
06.1999 - 09.1999
Special Education Liaison/Education Assistant
Tuba City Boarding School
01.1999 - 01.2007
Vocational Supervisor
Hozhoni Foundation Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1999
Building Trades 1, 2, 3 and Advanced
Page High School
01.1979 - 01.1983
Juris Doctor -
The Taft Law School
Masters Degree - Organizational Management
The Ashford University
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Psychology
The Ashford University
Associates of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
The Dine' College-Tuba City Branch
High School -
Page High School
Advanced Building Trades I, II, III -
Page High School