Copper Anna Resnik has over 10 years of experience in case management and program management in social services settings, working with diverse populations including those experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, addiction, and poverty. She has experience managing programs, supervising staff and interns, and providing counseling. Resnik recently relocated to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area and is seeking a position in case management or clinical case management.

1. COPPER ANNA RESNIK, MSW
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
(707) 396-8514 │ copperresnik7@gmail.com
CASE MANAGER / CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
Dedicated Social Worker with 10+ years of experience in case management and program management in social service
settings, working with diverse populations in emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent family housing,
Housing First and homeless disabled participant programs. Skills include working with people who struggle with mental
health issues, addiction, poverty, and marginalization, utilizing evidence based practices. A trusted mentor and program
manager with experience training and supervising volunteers, interns and staff. Recently relocated to the
Minneapolis/Saint Paul area
§ Case Planning & Management
§ Client Advocacy & Support
§ Individual/Group Counseling
§ Action Plan Development
§ Program Management
§ Staff Training & Recruitment
§ Budgeting & Cost Control
§ Professional Relationships
§ Conflict Resolution
§ Trauma-informed Substance
Abuse Treatment
§ LGBTQQA
§ Severe and persistent mental
illness
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
COTS (Committee on the Shelterless), Petaluma, CA 2007 – 2016
Lead Case Manager - Mary Isaak Center, Vida Nueva Permanent Supportive Housing (2013- 2016)
Case Manager - Transitional Family Housing & Mary Isaak Center (2007-2011)
Manage cases for emergency shelter then permanent supportive housing for 24 family units of special needs residents.
Screen and select potential program participants for single adult and family programs. Meet with clients to assess service
level needs and to coordinate referrals. Develop Individual Action Plans via motivational interviewing, with the goal of
locating housing and income support. Coordinate substance abuse treatment programs and plans. Lead house meetings,
mediate conflict, and document program participation in the ETO EMIS (Homeless Management Information System
Software) database.
Key Accomplishments:
• Recruited and supervised B.A. and MSW interns including teaching semester long seminars.
• Designed and facilitated agency-wide trainings in evidence based practices for 20 - 30 staff.
• Coordinated monthly case management group trainings for groups of 10-15.
• Assembled and presented on-site workshops for clients, e.g. life skills, psycho-educational classes, etc.
Program Manager – Rohnert Park Housing Services (2011-2013)
Led the daily operations of four programs (staff supervision, staff recruitment and hiring as well as layoffs, volunteer
mentoring, 24-unit supportive permanent family housing for previously homeless disabled participants and two
transitional housing programs serving up to 31 families). Managed program development activities in alignment with
organizational goals; ensured quality and effectiveness of services. Administered budgets between $75,000 and $258,000
for programs, reporting regularly to the board and funders on program outcomes. Fostered ongoing partnerships with
agencies, religious organizations, and civic groups.
Key Accomplishments:
• Developed staff/volunteers/interns through hiring and professional trainings.
• Reduced staff in response to funding shortages and losses.
• Increased services to program participants by nurturing ongoing relationships with key organizations.
• Implemented the Seeking Safety curriculum to boost service provision and support opportunities.
• Created and implemented key policies and procedures to enhance program effectiveness.
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES, Ben Lomond, CA 2003 – 2007
Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinated 200 + volunteers to support projects with resource centers, colleges/universities, Second Harvest Food Bank,
fire departments, religious institutions, and public health organizations.
Key Accomplishments:
• Actively supervised psychology interns via group supervision and training meetings.
• Implemented a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
o Program has trained 100+ professionals (CERT Trainer and organizer – 3-T and 4-T training).

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M S W I N T E R N S H I P S
Drug Abuse Alternatives Center - First Steps Perinatal Treatment Program, 2015-2016
Engaged in individual and group therapy with women in a substance abuse drug treatment program.
Sonoma County Mental Health Services: Crisis Assessment, Prevention and Education Team, 2014-2015
Screened, assessed, and consulted with high school and college-aged youth experiencing mental health crises. Facilitated
individual and group therapy sessions with at-risk teens.
E D U C A T I O N & C R E D E N T I A L S
MSW with Honors
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH, Long Beach, CA
BA – Psychology & Theater
BLACKBURN COLLEGE, Carlinville, IL
Certifications
ASSIST Substance Misuse Assessment
Seeking Safety
Distressed Voices Training
Motivational Interviewing
A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Workshop Facilitator & Organizer 2001 - Present
Plan, organize, and lead national and international workshops, including registration, space coordination, course
facilitation, and document creation.
• Topics include: self empowerment; personal and spiritual growth topics (The Hero’s Journey, Archetypal Mask
Making, and Supporting Community through Conflict).
C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
NASW Member since 2013
Mental Health /Alcohol Other Drugs -- Continuum of Care Committee of Sonoma County – Co-Chair (3 years)
Healthcare for the Homeless – Sonoma County (3 years)
Board of Directors – Reclaiming Collective – treasurer (2 years)
Santa Cruz County Emergency Management Council - Appointed 5th District Representative (3 years)
Santa Cruz County Community Emergency Response Team Council officer (4 years)
Board President – Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley (2 terms)
Valley Women’s Club Environmental Committee Member (3 years)