Dan Bruderer Email & Phone Number

Rexburg, Idaho, United States

Assist individuals in identifying barriers to employment and developing plans to overcome these and move toward their self-reliance. Provide career and personal counseling.

Idaho Falls, Id

Determined reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities. More than doubled the number of students served by the department within first year in the position through outreach and retention efforts. In the process of streamlining intake procedure to transition from paper-based files to online database. This will allow for increased student-serving capacity with minimal staff, thus maximizing time and resources. Managed department budget and purchasing, as well as contractor agreements. Supervised work-study students. Participated in numerous recruitment events. Served on various campus and community committees including Campus Security Authority/Behavior Intervention Team, Safety Committee, HR Hiring committees, Idaho Falls Community Transition Team (helping students transition from high school to post-secondary education), Community Suicide Prevention Team, Bonneville Youth Development Council (help youth avoid substance abuse and be future-focused), and Community Partners (connecting individuals with local resources). Became abreast of higher-education policy including the ADA, HIPAA, FERPA, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As an adjunct faculty member, developed Intro to Social Work (SWK-271) curriculum and taught inaugural semester.

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Teaching Intro to Social Work to students exploring the field and career of Social Work.

St. Anthony, Idaho

Coordinated services for individuals adjudicated of felony and misdemeanor conduct/behavioral issues, including sexual offenses. Helped individuals set treatment goals and empowered them to make changes. Established aftercare plans and initiated appropriate post-release services, such as mental health and substance abuse counseling. Initiated educational referrals and family reunification. Represented the State Department with the court and probation systems. Developed effective de-escalation techniques and the ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations and help others navigate difficult emotions.

Rexburg, Id

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Rexburg, Id

Wraparound is a team-based approach to helping youth and adolescents who are struggling with a mental health or behavioral problem. I facilitate meetings between students (K-12) and their parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, youth leaders, probation officers, coaches, karate instructors, etc., for the purpose of recognizing needs in the student's life and helping them set goals in order to meet those needs and find personal, academic, and social success.

Idaho Falls, Id

Provide individual counseling to adults experiencing mental health challenges.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Social Work