Samantha Evans is a highly motivated worker currently pursuing a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has over 5 years of experience working directly with clients who have various disabilities and mental health disorders. Her background includes roles as an Assistant Coordinator, Direct Care Staff, Mental Health Practitioner, and Graduate Assistant. She is skilled in client relations, behavior management, and advocacy. Evans is dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential and meet daily goals.

1. Samantha Evans
217 Shevlin Ave SW  Bemidji, MN 56601  Phone: 715-416-2374  E-Mail: samanthamarcinette@icloud.com
Professional Summary
Highly motivated, passionate worker dedicated to working in a direct care setting involving clients with a variety of
debilitating disorders. Focused on working individually with clients to help reach their full potential and meet daily
goals. Currently enrolled in St. Cloud State University Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s Program.
Experience
Eagle’s Wing, INC., Bemidji, MN
Assistant Coordinator 11/2015-Present
 Actively communicate with guardians, case managers, and social workers to ensure the maximum health and safety of
the service recipients
 Advocate for service recipients in all ways possible to ensure all needs and wants are being met in a timely and
resourceful manner
 Provide training for staff members regarding safe, effective, and client-centered practices
 Provide transportation and advocacy for service recipients at doctors, psychiatric, and other health and wellness related
appointments and activities
 Ensure that service recipients are active in community activities that promote, explore, and expand their interests while
also providing opportunities for integration and inclusion
Direct Care Staff 04/2013-11/2015
 Actively listen and build trust with service recipients to help resolve personal issues and achieve daily goals,
understanding the limitations, anxiety and stress-related issues coinciding with various mental health disorders
 Provide direct services to service recipients through implementing the CSSP plan
 Provide training, counseling, and assistance to service recipients in the following areas: personal hygiene and
grooming, responsibilities in community, routine health care, community orientation, meal preparation and planning,
recreation/leisure time, emergency procedures and anger management.
Northwest Technical College Disability Services Office, Internship 08/2015-Present
 Meet with students throughout semester regarding disability accommodations for testing, assignments and assistive
technology
 Answer student and faculty questions regarding the start-up and ongoing process of providing and utilizing disability
services throughout the semester including: exam proctoring, tutoring services, career services, how to obtain
accommodations and the proper documentation necessary to begin the accommodation process
 Ensure the confidentiality of all students utilizing these services as well as any information disclosed and any
documentation provided
 Advocate and promote the services our office provides to new and returning students.
Accurate Homecare, Mental Health Practitioner 01/2015-05/2015
 Implemented and practiced in-home CTSS skills with children with behavioral disorders and their families

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 Based on weekly in-home work, chose activities to teach clients proper coping, life and communication skills in order to
make transition into the community a smoother process
 Coordinated with other in-home workers to ensure each client is receiving the proper care to meet their specific needs.
St. Cloud State University, Graduate Assistant 08/2014-05/2015
 Assisted professor with online courses by grading coursework and observing online discussion boards
 Observed undergraduate students in a counseling course, providing feedback for enhancement on basic counseling
skills
 Assisted professor with alumni outreach and surveying.
Education
St. Cloud State University, Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling 08/2014-05/2016
 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, expected May 2016.
 Planned, participated in, and advocated for ‘The ABILITY Event’ in Fall 2014 and Spring 2015. This event promoted
ending the stigma placed on physical and mental disabilities by having participants attend breakout sessions where
they would ‘experience’ what it was like to be afflicted with a certain disability.
 Attended the Minnesota Rehabilitation Association Conference in Spring and Fall 2015 and Spring 2016.
Bemidji State University, Bachelor of Science, Psychology 08/2009-12/2012
 Course load consisted mainly of courses in the psychology field, including multicultural, cognitive, abnormal,
developmental, theories, procedures, and health psychology.
Skills
 Knowledge and experience working with behavioral
disorders
 Emotionally supportive with a client relations aptitude
 Familiarity with medications and their administration
 Conflict resolution and behavior management
techniques
 Extensive customer service experience
 Organization of client documents and progress notes
 Active listening and motivational interviewing skills
 Time management and organization
References
 Jim McKeon, Designated Manager: Eagle’s Wing, Inc.
o Phone: 218-444-3036

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 Chris Hoffman, Assistant Director, Disability Services
Bemidji State University & Northwest Technical College
o Phone: 218-755-2539
 Bradley Kuhlman, Rehabilitation Counseling Professor
St. Cloud State University
o Phone: 320-308-1685
 Geri Moore, Marketing Director: BioActive Nutrients, Inc.
o Phone: 800-879-6504 ext. 206