Charis Erhardt
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Coordinator
Tlingit &Haida
04.2023 - Current
- Provide monthly reports and produce tracking documents to enhance organization.
- Direct supervision to support team productivity and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Maintain well-organized documentation systems and update records accurately as needed.
- Monitor direct client referrals submitted through the Tribal State Compact and administer the responsible duties.
- Assist in the creation and presentation for monthly trainings to team.
- Participate in various court hearings and collaborate with legal parties to prepare and present formal position.
- Serve as one of the points of contact to listen and collect various legal and case questions and offer guidance.
Family Caseworker II
Tlingit & Haida
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Reviewed court notifications and petitions that involved Tlingit & Haida tribal families and provide direct case management.
- Provided interdepartmental and interagency coordination on ICWA and CINA related matters.
- Attend court hearings and present position with legal counsel.
- Made appropriate referrals to community resources to meet the needs of clients.
Eligibility Technician
Tlingit & Haida
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Learned a internal system and managed a portfolio of accounts.
- Processed applications to meet federal guidelines.
- Provided customer service to tribal citizens in a variety of contact methods.
- Assigned new projects to ensure team meets deadlines.
- Entrusted as a final approver and reviewer for applications to ensure applications qualify.
Protective Service Specialist
Department Of Health And Social Services
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Provide trauma informed care to families and help achieve permanency goal.
- Participated in court hearings that occur throughout the life of a CINA case.
- Collaborate with local agencies who provide support services to clients.
- Ongoing assessment to ensure client safety and well-being through consistent communication and formal meetings.
- Provided written and oral legal reports in various professional settings.
- Performed quality customer service through various communication methods.
- Made referrals to various support agencies in Alaska and the Lower 48.
- Evaluated homes and assessed individuals to ensure child safety.
Youth Care Worker
Unalakleet Evangelical Covenant Church
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Supported and counseled youth ages 11 to 18 years old.
- Planned and lead weekly groups as well as special events.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Helped create cross-cultural training curriculum for individuals who are unfamiliar with Alaska Native culture.
- Coordinated fundraisers to help students attend events outside the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Alaska Native Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK08.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Writing instructions and policies
- Organization
- Process improvement
- Adaptability
- Keep composure in stressful environments
- Research
- Evaluate and assess solutions
- Administrative Support
- Data entry and Time management
- Relational development
- Client focused
Timeline
Child Welfare Coordinator
Tlingit &Haida
04.2023 - Current
Family Caseworker II
Tlingit & Haida
02.2022 - 04.2023
Eligibility Technician
Tlingit & Haida
11.2021 - 02.2022
Protective Service Specialist
Department Of Health And Social Services
09.2020 - 11.2021
Youth Care Worker
Unalakleet Evangelical Covenant Church
06.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Alaska Native Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks