{"id":33,"date":"2026-06-15T12:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogi.savonia.fi\/marjaaronia\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:22:08","slug":"cv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogi.savonia.fi\/marjaaronia\/cv\/","title":{"rendered":"CV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Marjaleena Korhonen \u2013 Curriculum Vitae (Summary)&nbsp; CV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> J\u00e4n\u00f6nkuja 10 as 4, 75500 Nurmes, Finland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +358 45 247 7821<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> ennu.korhonen@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updated:<\/strong> June 12, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siunsote (North Karelia Wellbeing Services County)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service Manager \/ Social Counselor<\/strong>, Kotoranta &amp; Kielokallio (Feb 1, 2024\u2013Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Counselor<\/strong>, Kyr\u00f6l\u00e4 &amp; Kotoranta Care Homes (Sept 1, 2022\u2013Jan 31, 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Counselor<\/strong>, Kyr\u00f6l\u00e4 Care Home (Feb 7, 2022\u2013Aug 30, 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Counselor (Fixed-term)<\/strong>, Care Coordination for the Elderly (Nov 1, 2021\u2013Feb 6, 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residential Care Counselor<\/strong>, Poikolanpiha (Supported housing for people with developmental disabilities) (July 1\u2013Oct 31, 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical Nurse \/ Caregiver<\/strong>, Kyr\u00f6l\u00e4 Care Home (May 1, 2019\u2013June 30, 2021 &amp; July 4\u2013Sept 16, 2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Municipality of Rautavaara<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical Nurse \/ Caregiver<\/strong> (Sept 17, 2018\u2013Apr 30, 2019 &amp; Feb 1, 2009\u2013Jan 7, 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developmental Disability Nurse<\/strong>, Sinikello Residential Home (Dec 1, 2002\u2013May 31, 2008)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honkalampi Foundation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Group Home Counselor<\/strong> (Dec 19, 2016\u2013July 3, 2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mikeva Oy<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Head Counselor \/ Supervisor<\/strong>, Nurmesharju Rehabilitation Unit (Mental health and substance abuse care) (Jan 18\u2013Sept 30, 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counselor<\/strong> (Oct 1\u2013Dec 23, 2016)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Tukiliitto ry)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family Worker<\/strong>, &#8220;Ik\u00e4perhe&#8221; (Aging Families) Project (Aug 1, 2000\u2013Sept 13, 2002)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaalijala Joint Municipal Authority<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family Caregiver<\/strong> (Apr 2, 1994\u2013Nov 16, 2001)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Developmental Disability Nurse \/ Childcare Worker<\/strong> (Various short-term positions, primarily between 1989\u20131992)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education and Degrees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specialist Vocational Qualification in Care for the Elderly<\/strong> | Riveria (Apr 30, 2019)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>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.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialist Vocational Qualification in Leadership and Management (JET)<\/strong>, Human Resources | Yl\u00e4-Savo Vocational College (Oct 26, 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Social Services (Sosionomi AMK)<\/strong>, Care Coordination | Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Nov 20, 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group Leader Training for Elderly Care<\/strong> | Savon oppimiskeskus (2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial\/Business Diploma<\/strong> | Marketing Institute (2000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Program in Social Welfare Work and Day Activities<\/strong> | Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Social Services Institute (1994)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developmental Disability Nurse Qualification<\/strong> | Training Institute of the Inner Mission Society of the Church of Finland (Dec 16, 1987)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Program in Social Services<\/strong> | Keski-Suomen Sairaanhoito-oppilaitos (1986)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Continuing Education and Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher Education Studies (Open AMK):<\/strong> Extensive Master\u2019s level (YAMK) coursework (Savonia &amp; Karelia Universities of Applied Sciences) covering: <em>Leadership and Supervisory Work, Labor Law, Managing Age Diversity, Developing Wellbeing at Work, Client and Care Coordination.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certifications and Licenses:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Instructor Training (THL, 2026) &amp; RAI assessment expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPEK &#8220;72 Hours&#8221; Preparedness Instructor Training (Finnish National Rescue Association, 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Security Officer \/ Crowd Control License (J\u00e4rjestyksenvalvoja, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Care Competence: LoVe theory, medical mathematics, Diabetes Passport, Pain Management, and Pharmacotherapy for the Elderly (2018\u20132024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient and Client Safety (ISBAR method, Palliative Care Passport, Social Care Documentation, Kanta digital archive training)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Positions of Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marjaleena has an exceptionally active background in municipal politics, trade unions, and NGO governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Defence &amp; Security:<\/strong> Vice Chair, National Defence Women&#8217;s Association (Maanpuolustusnaisten Liitto) &#8211; North Karelia District (2026\u2013Present); Vice Chair, Pielisen-Karjalan Maanpuolustusnaiset ry (2024\u2013Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Municipal Politics (Rautavaara):<\/strong> Municipal Councillor \/ Council Member (2009\u20132012, 2001\u20132004, 1997\u20132000); 1st Vice Chair of the Municipal Council (2011\u20132012); Municipal Executive Board Member (2001\u20132004); Member\/Deputy Member of the Social &amp; Health, Education, and Audit Committees across multiple terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade Union Activity:<\/strong> Chairperson, SuPer (Finnish Association of Public and Private Sector Welfare Professionals) Yl\u00e4-Karjala chapter 519 (2019\u20132021); Secretary\/Treasurer, Rautavaara JHL (Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors) (2012\u20132013), alongside various shop steward duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Culture and NGOs:<\/strong> Chairperson, Nurmes Church Choir ry (2025\u2013Present); Secretary\/Treasurer, North Karelia Church Music District (2025); Chairperson\/Secretary for local chapters of the Association for Intellectual Disabilities (Tukiliitto ry) over several years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Merit Badges, Hobbies, and Other Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Merit Badges:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Association of Finnish Municipalities&#8217; Bronze Badge of Merit (For 10 years of meritorious service to municipal government, 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Citizens&#8217; Theater League of Finland&#8217;s Recognition Badge for Stage Work (2011)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Highly active in amateur community theater (numerous prominent roles at the Bomba Summer Theater and Rautavaara Theater between 1988\u20132024). Gardening, church choir, and dog breeding (Kennel name: Ennun).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marjaleena Korhonen \u2013 Curriculum Vitae (Summary)&nbsp; CV Contact Information: 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. 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