Katherine Ratliff
Billings,USA
Summary
As a Master of Social Work student I strive to embody the Code of Ethics in work as well as life, centering the dignity and worth of a person and the importance of human relationships in all that I do. With a degree focus in trauma and human sexuality, I offer a client-centered approach to all interactions, with ample experience in intake assessments, client documentation, presenting psychoeducational materials, and serving marginalized populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Alternatives, Inc.
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations to identify appropriate referrals for additional services.
- Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups and cultural accomodations.
- Established relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and respect for their dignity and autonomous needs.
- Created psychoeducational curriculum and presentation materials to support the needs and development of clients.
- Maintain documentation of client contact.
- HIPAA compliance.
- Implemented safety protocols during activities to maintain a secure environment for clients.
- Established rapport with diverse populations, fostering trust and open communication during sessions.
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Learn new programs and financial analysis software programs such as Microsoft Excel.
- Maintain up-to-date client records and Client Management Databases.
- Network professionally and personally to increase community contacts and recommend resources to clients.
- Maintain continuing education credits and pursue increased licensure.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments to ensure alignment with client objectives and tolerance levels.
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Youth Dynamics, Inc.
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Fostered trust-building by actively listening to the needs of each child and providing individualized attention.
- Developed creative activities to help foster children develop positive relationships with family, peers, and adults.
- Attended ongoing training for best-practice interventions.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on behavioral and emotional development, tracking trends, and reporting to the care team.
- Scheduling and attending bi-annual care team meeting to staff the needs of children in care.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Provided compassionate and nurturing care to foster children in a therapeutic home environment.
Primary Caregiver
Shasta Head Start
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide safe, nurturing, cognitively appropriate environment and curriculum for young toddlers.
- Conduct intake assessments, schedule parent meetings, and complete screenings on an ongoing basis.
- Cultivate relationships with diverse families.
- Develop individualized goals for each child and design supporting activities.
Production Assistant
Freelance
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Coordinated communications between various departments to ensure smooth operations throughout entire production process.
- Assign projects to photographers, checking progress and updating spreadsheets each day.
- Preparing sets and props for daily photoshoots.
- Developing professional relationships with staff, agents, and talent.
Lead Teacher/Director
Child Gardens Preschool
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students.
- Train staff on appropriate intervention, education, and supervision techniques.
- Develop and implement curriculum to support a diverse client population.
- Maintain facility sanitation, safety, and reoair.
- Maintain facility records, including tracking necessary documentation for students and state licensure.
Assistant Teacher
Shasta Head Start
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities, while encouraging student participation.
- Cleaned classrooms and organized instruction materials in appropriate locations.
- Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with children and parents.
- Helped to maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Led small group activities and disscussions to help promote learning.
- Tracked student development through screeners and notetaking.
- Supported special needs students through differentiated instruction methods tailored to their individual needs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work, Trauma Track
Walden University
11-2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Simpson University
Redding, CA, US01.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Child Development
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2014
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Behavioral Science
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Client Management Systems
- DAP documentation
- Empathy
- Cultural humility
- Trauma informed care
- Incorporate feedback
- Desire to serve
- Non-judgemental
- Professionalism
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Alternatives, Inc.
11.2024 - 05.2025
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
12.2022 - 07.2023
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Youth Dynamics, Inc.
02.2019 - 12.2022
Primary Caregiver
Shasta Head Start
12.2016 - 12.2017
Production Assistant
Freelance
10.2016 - 12.2016
Lead Teacher/Director
Child Gardens Preschool
07.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Teacher
Shasta Head Start
05.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Simpson University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Child Development
Shasta College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Behavioral Science
Shasta College
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work, Trauma Track
Walden University