Steven Osthus Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I work with a diverse group of individuals benefitting from the Minnestota Family Investment Program (MFIP), a program providing public assistance in the form of cash and food stamps to needy families in the Minneapolis area in exchange for their co-operation in doing whatever it takes to transition to (what I believe should be) meaningful employment and self-sufficiency. Responsibilities include meeting clients where they are and working with them to identify their own unique talents, skills, and interests that will lead to rewarding jobs or careers (active listening); helping with resources to overcome impediments to moving forward; and working with Hennepin County, local MFIP management team, to track progress and accountability for program prerogatives.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Ended second year of AmeriCorps/Minnesota Opportunity Corps service as Opportunity Navigator (Employment Navigator) August, 2019. Had major surgery late August from which I am now fully recovered. Received Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certificate May, 2020. Seeking full- or part-time employment as Career Counselor or Employment Specialist.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

This position was through AmeriCorps/Minnesota Opportunity Corps. Position was for one year. Left early August, 2019, after completing my year of service and had major surgery (bone graft). Fully recovered and now part- or full-time position as Employment Specialist or Career Counselor, preferably in a nonprofit setting. Would also entertain position as an administrative assistant based on my experience with employment counseling in the two years with AmeriCorps and three years as employment facilitator with Senior Community Service Employment Program in Minneapolis (latter managed by East Side Neighborhood Services), as well as 25+ years of administrative experience at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

This position was through the AmeriCorps Minnesota Opportunity Corps (MOC). Helped serve low-income individuals and/or those most vulnerable in our society with job search, placement, and retention. Term of service was one year.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Interview senior citizens 55+ for eligibility to enroll in federal senior employment program- Process enrollment paperwork for tracking and compliance purposes- Aid enrollees in identifying training and skills-enhancement opportunities to increase competitiveness in job market and contribute to job search and retention skills- Assess systems flow in program (technology, process) to identify areas for improvement- Utilize technology in various capacities to enhance and streamline organizational flow

Robbinsdale, Mn

Temp assignment until regular employee returned from medical leave. Supported 2012 Residency Program application process, creating Excel/Access databases for tracking.

Position Responsibilities: -composing/typing general correspondence -telephone and computer system troubleshooting and maintenance (AXXESS system, Inter-Tel equipment) -generating reports utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access -newsletter production -database design/maintenance utilizing Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access database/spreadsheet software, including a registry in Microsoft Access to track patient care for those diagnosed with Major Depression (two separate projects: one involving Disparities Collaborative, a federal agency, interfacing with federal-funded PECS online database; and one involving Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement [ICSI], an independent consortium of Minnesota healthcare providers) -managing medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare provider enrollment/credentialing, most recently including Medicare PECOS data entry and utilization of Minnesota Credentialing Collaborative (MCC) online database management -coordinating hiring paperwork flow for new clinicians through clinic system (flow components included credentialing setup, privileging, billing setup, set up in clinic practice management and electronic medical record system) -coordination of behavioral health authorizations -experience preparing and uploading patient data to Minnesota State Dept. of Human Services Program Outcomes Status Reporting (POSR) project -billing troubleshooting, involving utilization of clinic EHS practice management and electronic medical records system -special project management

Position Responsibilities: -composing/typing/distributing correspondence -receptionist duties -taking/typing/distributing meeting minutes -keeping calendar for Associate Director -scheduling meetings, managing mail and communication flow for Associate Director

Political Science, Economics, Asian Studies

3.5 grade point on 4.0 scale

Journalism, Spanish

3.8 Grade Point on 4.0 Scale