Awo Mohamud
Blaine
Summary
Experienced with case management, client advocacy, and resource coordination. Utilizes strong communication skills to build rapport and trust with clients. Knowledge of community resources and support systems to effectively address client needs and challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Intern
Ainga Mental Health & Consultancies
01.2025 - Current
- Support client intake, assessment preparation, and service coordination under supervision. Conduct and facilitate MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) groups. Assist with treatment planning and maintain accurate documentation in EHR. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, supervision, and occasional home visits. Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and referral coordination as needed.
- Conducted client assessments to identify mental health needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
Director of Operations
Amoud Center Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for services supporting children with developmental and behavioral needs. Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and service delivery to promote consistency, safety, and continuity of care. Maintain compliance with DHS requirements and internal organizational standards. Collaborate with BCBAs, QSPs, educators, and families to address client needs and service barriers. Support families in navigating service systems and accessing appropriate resources. Provide staff coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary. Respond to urgent client care, staffing, and family concerns with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
Executive Director, EIDBI Services
Ainga Mental Health & Consultancies
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Served as Executive Director overseeing EIDBI consulting operations and inter-agency partnerships. Worked directly with multiple provider agencies to support staffing coordination, training, and resource development. Provided consultation on EIDBI requirements, service delivery challenges, and operational problem solving. Identified and assisted in resolving billing discrepancies, authorization issues, and documentation gaps. Supported agencies with financial troubleshooting related to billing systems and service utilization. Strengthened communication and accountability across partner agencies to support continuity of client services.
Project Manager
Somaliland National HIV/AIDS Commission
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated multi-agency projects and community outreach initiatives. Supported vulnerable populations in accessing health and social service resources. Managed timelines, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Community Support Specialist
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted families in accessing educational programs and community-based services. Supported navigation of health insurance, housing resources, and mental health supports. Provided culturally responsive assistance to diverse student and family populations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05-2019
Community Health Worker Certificate -
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05-2019
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Mental health assessment
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Program planning
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Worker Intern
Ainga Mental Health & Consultancies
01.2025 - Current
Executive Director, EIDBI Services
Ainga Mental Health & Consultancies
01.2025 - 07.2025
Director of Operations
Amoud Center Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Somaliland National HIV/AIDS Commission
03.2020 - 03.2021
Community Support Specialist
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.2018 - 02.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
St. Catherine University
Community Health Worker Certificate -
St. Catherine University