Abby Longnecker has experience in social work, advocacy, and community support. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and has worked in internships providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and community resources. Her employment includes providing long-term care counseling and navigating services, assisting clients to access benefits, and managing a foster home. She has also held leadership roles as club president and volunteer coordinator.

1. Current Address:
2520 Hidden Valley Lane
Stillwater, MN 55082
Abby Longnecker
(651) 226-2156
abbylongnecker20@yahoo.com
Education and Recognition
Bemidji State University (BSU), Bemidji, MN
Bachelor of Science – Social Work May 2016
Dean’s List & Scholarship Recipient Fall of 2013- Spring 2015
License-State of Minnesota Board of Social Work April 2016
Internships
Anti-Violence Advocate, OutFront Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN January 2016-April 2016
• Crisis intervention/advocacy training-42 hours
• Received incoming crisis calls and provided peer counseling
• Systems advocacy in court, hospital, and community settings
• Provided resources, referrals, and education
Children, Youth, and Family Intern, Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN May-August 2014
• Collaborated with other staff members to create events and execute them
• Managed office operations, including mail, filing, and developing computer skills
Employment Experience
Community Support Specialist, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, St. Paul, MN September 2016-Present
• Provide in-depth counseling and assistance to individuals about long-term care
options and benefits focused on system navigation and assistance
• Connect consumers to service providers and provide follow-up to ensure service delivery
• Identify signs, symptoms, and risk factors for maltreatment and report to county
Common Entry Point
• Building cooperative working relationships with local, state and federal stakeholders
Medical Case Manager, The Aliveness Project, Minneapolis, MN April 2016-August 2016
• Completed needs assessments to determine appropriate services and develop care plans
• Assisted clients in accessing benefits and services by providing education about
community resources
• Advocated for full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all opportunities
within the community
• Complete documentation and reports to ensure eligibility, funding, and compliance
with state and agency policy
Resident Assistant, Eagles Landing Foster Home, Bemidji, MN September 2014-May 2015
• Quickly assessed situations and provided solutions for residents with disabilities
• Managed client records and assisted facility manager with client developmental goals
Volunteer & Leadership Experience
President, Rotaract Club, BSU, Bemidji, MN September 2012-Fall 2015
• Presenter at the International Rotarian Conference in 2013
• Organized fundraising efforts to benefit the community
• Coordinated Community Kick-off Event
Founder & President, Juliette Society, BSU Fall 2013-Fall 2015
• Established and facilitated monthly meetings and recruitment of new members
• Coordinated volunteer efforts with the Girl Scouts
• Created lesson plans for Girl Scout Troops (ie: first aid, nutrition, exercise.)
Participant, Tri-College University New Leadership Development Institute, Fargo, ND May 2015
• 5-day intensive program,40 participants selected from the Midwest region through application
• Developed leadership skills in public speaking, grant writing and political campaigning