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Katy (Katlyn) Erickson

Fargo,ND

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Summary

Child welfare professional with expertise in managing complex adoption processes and delivering emotional support to families. Demonstrated success in effective communication with diverse stakeholders, facilitating timely case progression. Currently pursuing a B.S. in social work, focusing on empowering at-risk youth and enhancing trauma-informed practices.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) / Catholic Charities North Dakota
Fargo, ND

Intake Coordinator / Child Welfare & Adoption Services
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinate adoption intake and application processes for families pursuing adoption or permanency for children involved in the child welfare system.
  • Guide families through documentation, releases, background check steps, references, training expectations, and home assessment preparation.
  • Maintain confidential case records, track requirements, upload documents, and prepare clear case note narratives and professional written updates.
  • Communicate with families, county workers, supervisors, attorneys, and partner agencies to resolve barriers, clarify next steps, and support timely case movement.
  • Explain complex child welfare, adoption, ICPC, background check, and finalization-related requirements in a clear, supportive, and professional manner.
  • Support families during stressful or emotional stages of the adoption process while maintaining empathy, accountability, boundaries, and ethical practice.
  • Trusted with expanded statewide responsibilities supporting foster care children and adoptive families due to strong organization, reliability, and follow-through.

Sanford Health
Fargo, ND

Surgery Technician
01.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Supported surgical and clinical teams in a fast-paced healthcare setting requiring accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to safety.
  • Assisted with preparation, organization, and cleaning of surgical spaces, equipment, and supplies according to procedures and infection-control standards.
  • Collaborated with nurses, providers, and healthcare professionals while demonstrating composure and attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.

Giggles & Grins Daycare
Wahpeton, ND

Daycare Assistant / Summer Staff
06.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Provided daily care, supervision, routines, and age-appropriate engagement to foster children's development in a daycare setting.
  • Maintained a safe, positive, and structured environment while ensuring effective communication with staff and families.

Education

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Bachelor of Science from Social Work, Criminal Justice
05-2027

University Overview

Academic focus: child welfare, juvenile justice, youth advocacy, family systems, social policy, ethics, and community-based practice.

Skills

  • Child welfare expertise
  • Case management
  • At-risk youth support
  • Eligibility assessment
  • Family engagement
  • Crisis communication
  • Trauma-informed communication
  • Youth services coordination
  • Agency collaboration
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Program compliance
  • Recordkeeping and organization
  • Case coordination
  • Deadline management
  • Resource navigation techniques
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Decision-making skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration and teamwork
  • Task prioritization
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Ethical practices and boundaries
  • Professional writing skills

Additional Location

Moorhead, MN

Professional Focus

Strong interest in direct youth-centered roles, including juvenile detention, juvenile justice, runaway/at-risk youth services, residential youth support, and youth case management. Committed to helping youth experience structure, safety, consistency, accountability, dignity, and hope while recognizing their strengths and potential.

Timeline

Intake Coordinator / Child Welfare & Adoption Services

Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) / Catholic Charities North Dakota
03.2023 - Current

Daycare Assistant / Summer Staff

Giggles & Grins Daycare
06.2021 - 08.2021

Surgery Technician

Sanford Health
01.2021 - 01.2023

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science from Social Work, Criminal Justice
Katy (Katlyn) Erickson