Lorie Determan
Thief River Falls
Summary
I have strong communication skills and I have worked in the human service field all my adult life. I have experience in assisting clients in obtaining resources and services.
Developed strong client support and resource coordination skills in fast-paced environment. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication techniques. Seeking to transition into new field to leverage and expand these skills for impactful client-focused work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Inter-County Community Council
01.2019 - Current
- Employment & Training Dept
- Work with In- school and out of school youth- developing work skills, work experiences, future career development
- Exploring2 year degree or trades/ Career options
- Dislocated Workers-Adults- Seniors
- Job Placements, Career exploration,2 year or trade schooling
- Developing Employment Plans in all of these clients, make appropriate referrals if needed, working with Employers, Mental Health Providers, Schools, Law Enforcement
Employment Specialist
ODC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- I assist clients with mental and physical health issues obtain employment
- I assist clients in finding resources that will allow them to be successful within Employment
- I am certified as a Employment Specialists
Case Manager
Inter-County Community Council
01.2014 - 01.2015
- In Charge of Adult Mental Health Homeless Program- assisting homeless clients find suitable housing and asses' eligibility for our program
- Also provided them with support for success in long term housing
- SNAP- I did food support assessments and determined eligibility
- MNsure – I assisted clients in signing up or Mnsure and determining eligibility which I was certified in
Mental Health Practitioner
Community Based Services/Sandford Health
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Assisted individuals with mental illness within their recovery, developing goals, functional assessments and treatment plans
- Teaching coping skills and providing support, assisting in finding resources for each client to fit their needs
- I worked very closely with team members, inter-county nursing, many county agencies and therapist
- Also a part of my job was covering mental health crisis5 days a month at the ER, assessing and finding placement
Lead Staff/direct care staff
Prairie Community Services
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Provided direct care to individuals with mental and physical disabilities/also became lead staff, processing timesheets, developing schedules, developing goals for each client
Education
2 year - criminal justice
Northland Community College
Thief River Falls, MN01.2000
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Organization and multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Active listening
Timeline
Case Manager
Inter-County Community Council
01.2019 - Current
Employment Specialist
ODC
01.2016 - 01.2019
Case Manager
Inter-County Community Council
01.2014 - 01.2015
Mental Health Practitioner
Community Based Services/Sandford Health
01.2007 - 01.2014
Lead Staff/direct care staff
Prairie Community Services
01.2001 - 01.2007
2 year - criminal justice
Northland Community College
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