Work:
Neighborhood Involvement Program, Practicum Therapist - Minneapolis, MN
Amicus - Minneapolis, MN
Male Reentry Counselor/Intern
University of Minnesota School of Social Work - Minneapolis, MN
Research Assistant
Restart, Inc - Golden Valley, MN
Independent Living Skills Worker
KFAI Radio News - Ann Arbor, MI
Freelance Reporter
Denver Post - Denver, CO
Reporter/Intern
The Ledger-Enquirer - Columbus, GA
Intrepid USA Healthcare - Saint Louis Park, MN
Independent Living Skills Worker
Intrepid USA Healthcare - Richfield, MN
Recreation Therapist
Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
Assistant After School Teacher
Education:
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
Masters of Social Work in clinical mental health
University of California - Berkeley, CA
Masters of Journalism
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
Bachelors of Arts in English Literature and Spanish
Skills:
Knowledge and practice of Social Work values including: confidentiality, respect for client's right to self-determination, and client's inherent strengths. Documentation, charting, and file management. Ability to quickly form a therapeutic alliance with a people from different ethic backgrounds. Knowledge of community resources for mental health, supportive housing, and eligibility for county and public benefits. Spanish speaker.