CV

Marjaleena Korhonen – Curriculum Vitae (Summary)  CV

Contact Information:

  • Address: Jänönkuja 10 as 4, 75500 Nurmes, Finland
  • Phone: +358 45 247 7821
  • Email: ennu.korhonen@gmail.com
  • Updated: June 12, 2026

Profile

An experienced social services professional and supervisor with strong expertise in elderly and memory care, disability services, and service coordination. A long career spanning both the public and private sectors, combined with continuous professional development and active civic engagement.

Key Work Experience

  • Siunsote (North Karelia Wellbeing Services County)
    • Service Manager / Social Counselor, Kotoranta & Kielokallio (Feb 1, 2024–Present)
    • Social Counselor, Kyrölä & Kotoranta Care Homes (Sept 1, 2022–Jan 31, 2024)
    • Social Counselor, Kyrölä Care Home (Feb 7, 2022–Aug 30, 2022)
    • Social Counselor (Fixed-term), Care Coordination for the Elderly (Nov 1, 2021–Feb 6, 2022)
    • Residential Care Counselor, Poikolanpiha (Supported housing for people with developmental disabilities) (July 1–Oct 31, 2021)
    • Practical Nurse / Caregiver, Kyrölä Care Home (May 1, 2019–June 30, 2021 & July 4–Sept 16, 2018)
  • Municipality of Rautavaara
    • Practical Nurse / Caregiver (Sept 17, 2018–Apr 30, 2019 & Feb 1, 2009–Jan 7, 2016)
    • Developmental Disability Nurse, Sinikello Residential Home (Dec 1, 2002–May 31, 2008)
  • Honkalampi Foundation
    • Group Home Counselor (Dec 19, 2016–July 3, 2018)
  • Mikeva Oy
    • Head Counselor / Supervisor, Nurmesharju Rehabilitation Unit (Mental health and substance abuse care) (Jan 18–Sept 30, 2016)
    • Counselor (Oct 1–Dec 23, 2016)
  • The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Tukiliitto ry)
    • Family Worker, “Ikäperhe” (Aging Families) Project (Aug 1, 2000–Sept 13, 2002)
  • Vaalijala Joint Municipal Authority
    • Family Caregiver (Apr 2, 1994–Nov 16, 2001)
  • City of Jyväskylän
    • Developmental Disability Nurse / Childcare Worker (Various short-term positions, primarily between 1989–1992)

Education and Degrees

  • Specialist Vocational Qualification in Care for the Elderly | Riveria (Apr 30, 2019)
    • Core areas: Acting as a designated responsible person, working in client service networks, supporting the health, functional capacity, and cognitive care of elderly and memory-impaired clients.
  • Specialist Vocational Qualification in Leadership and Management (JET), Human Resources | Ylä-Savo Vocational College (Oct 26, 2016)
  • Bachelor of Social Services (Sosionomi AMK), Care Coordination | Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Nov 20, 2015)
  • Group Leader Training for Elderly Care | Savon oppimiskeskus (2014)
  • Commercial/Business Diploma | Marketing Institute (2000)
  • Advanced Program in Social Welfare Work and Day Activities | Jyväskylä Social Services Institute (1994)
  • Developmental Disability Nurse Qualification | Training Institute of the Inner Mission Society of the Church of Finland (Dec 16, 1987)
  • Basic Program in Social Services | Keski-Suomen Sairaanhoito-oppilaitos (1986)

Key Continuing Education and Courses

  • Higher Education Studies (Open AMK): Extensive Master’s level (YAMK) coursework (Savonia & Karelia Universities of Applied Sciences) covering: Leadership and Supervisory Work, Labor Law, Managing Age Diversity, Developing Wellbeing at Work, Client and Care Coordination.
  • Certifications and Licenses:
    • RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Instructor Training (THL, 2026) & RAI assessment expertise
    • SPEK “72 Hours” Preparedness Instructor Training (Finnish National Rescue Association, 2025)
    • Basic Security Officer / Crowd Control License (Järjestyksenvalvoja, 2026)
    • Medical Care Competence: LoVe theory, medical mathematics, Diabetes Passport, Pain Management, and Pharmacotherapy for the Elderly (2018–2024)
    • Patient and Client Safety (ISBAR method, Palliative Care Passport, Social Care Documentation, Kanta digital archive training)

Key Positions of Trust

Marjaleena has an exceptionally active background in municipal politics, trade unions, and NGO governance.

  • National Defence & Security: Vice Chair, National Defence Women’s Association (Maanpuolustusnaisten Liitto) – North Karelia District (2026–Present); Vice Chair, Pielisen-Karjalan Maanpuolustusnaiset ry (2024–Present)
  • Municipal Politics (Rautavaara): Municipal Councillor / Council Member (2009–2012, 2001–2004, 1997–2000); 1st Vice Chair of the Municipal Council (2011–2012); Municipal Executive Board Member (2001–2004); Member/Deputy Member of the Social & Health, Education, and Audit Committees across multiple terms.
  • Trade Union Activity: Chairperson, SuPer (Finnish Association of Public and Private Sector Welfare Professionals) Ylä-Karjala chapter 519 (2019–2021); Secretary/Treasurer, Rautavaara JHL (Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors) (2012–2013), alongside various shop steward duties.
  • Culture and NGOs: Chairperson, Nurmes Church Choir ry (2025–Present); Secretary/Treasurer, North Karelia Church Music District (2025); Chairperson/Secretary for local chapters of the Association for Intellectual Disabilities (Tukiliitto ry) over several years.

Merit Badges, Hobbies, and Other Skills

  • Merit Badges:
    • The Association of Finnish Municipalities’ Bronze Badge of Merit (For 10 years of meritorious service to municipal government, 2014)
    • The Citizens’ Theater League of Finland’s Recognition Badge for Stage Work (2011)
  • Hobbies: Highly active in amateur community theater (numerous prominent roles at the Bomba Summer Theater and Rautavaara Theater between 1988–2024). Gardening, church choir, and dog breeding (Kennel name: Ennun).