Amanda Pomaranski

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My name is Amanda and I am a student at Franciscan University, graduating in May with my Masters in Counseling. I am compassionate and people-driven. I love my job as a counselor because I get to encounter new and interesting people and journey with them in self discovery. I love working with individuals other people find challenging. I had an internship that allowed me to work with lower functioning individuals and people diagnosed with personality disorders and I couldn't wait to get to work everyday! I feel like one of my greatest gifts is the ability to see good in people and to value their unique beauty and perspective. When I have the opportunity to do this I thrive! I am looking for a job that allows me to be creative, that stretches me to greater potential, and that allows me to use my enthusiasm and energy to help people. I am getting married in June and we are hopefully moving to the Portland, OR area by July.

Counseling Intern at Southeast Inc.

January 2012 - December 2012

Observe and co-lead groups in the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program. Three groups daily- emotional awareness, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation. Adult Partial serves the needs of individuals diagnosed with chronic or severe mental health problems such as psychotic disorders, individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, and personality disorders.

Live in Staff Member- Director of Guest Ministries at Maggie's Place

January 2011 - August 2011

Maggie's Place is a "home of hospitality" for homeless pregnant women. As a staff member I lived in the home with the mothers and assisted in their daily care. Each staff member is assigned a "contact mom" with whom they meet one on one with weekly. During these meetings the staff member helps the client make reachable career, educational, physical health, relationship, and emotional well-being goals, and assists in anyway she can so that the mother achieves these goals. As Director of Guest Ministries for the Zechariah House in Parma, I organized events for the moms and staff (such as parties) and invited speakers on a variety of topics for the moms to continue their education in the home.

Resident Assistant at Franciscan University of Steubenville

August 2009 - December 2010

Resident Assistants at Franciscan University are student leaders. They assist in dorm preparation, they advise and offer support to students who may be struggling in a variety of areas: academic, social, spiritual, or emotional. They assist students in conflict resolution, enforce policies, and provide programs to best serve the needs of the students living in dorms. They also assist the Resident Directors in handling dorm crises from suicide attempts to a helping students safely exit the building in a dorm fire.

Waitstaff at Sierra Point Assisted Living Facility

January 2006 - August 2010

Sierra Point is an Assisted Living Facility for older adults. My job was to serve dinner in the dining hall and make sure that they were happy and comfortable for their meal.

Counseling Intern at Franciscan University of Steubenville

January 2013

In the Counseling Department at Franciscan University I provide individual therapy for undergraduate college students and co-lead Eating Disorder Support Group under the license of my supervisor. The students have a variety of mental health concerns including: depression, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and phobias.

Group Counselor- Intern at Dirty Vagabond Ministries

August 2012

I co-lead a psychoeducation group for adolescent teenage girls in an urban setting. Topics include (but aren't limited to): healthy relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, identity formation,and goal setting.

Admissions Telecounselor at Franciscan University of Steubenville

August 2011

In the admissions office at Franciscan University of Steubenville I answer phone calls and assist potential students (and parents) in the application process, answer questions about the University,give advice from a student's perspective, and schedule visits.

Franciscan University of Steubenville

2011 – 2013

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Franciscan University of Steubenville

2007 – 2010

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Concentration: Theology/Theological Studies

Mental Health, Fitness, Zumba, Dancing, Singing, Elderly Care, Children, & Animals.