Mattea Jacobson
Norwood Young America,MN
Summary
Social services professional with experience in adoption, foster care licensing, and direct care. Experienced in assessing client and family needs, coordinating services, maintaining case documentation, and collaborating with county professionals and community providers. Skilled in supporting children, adults, and families with complex needs through client-centered, strengths-based practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Licensor & Child Adoption Worker
Children's Home and Lutheran Social Services
St. Paul, MN
01.2025 - Current
- Assess and evaluate prospective foster and adoptive families to determine strengths, needs, and readiness for caregiving.
- Conduct family and youth interviews and meetings to gather information and support placement decisions.
- Coordinate with county social workers and service providers throughout licensing and adoption services.
- Connect families and youth with community resources and provide ongoing support throughout the adoption process.
- Apply knowledge of child development and family systems when assessing client and family needs.
- Maintain case notes, assessments, records, and licensing documentation in accordance with county, state, and agency requirements.
- Communicate professionally with families, county professionals, and service providers while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Senior Caretaker
Estate of Edward Winer
Minnetonka, MN
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided individualized in-home support to an adult with complex physical and cognitive needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, medication administration, wound care, and meal preparation.
- Monitored and documented changes in physical and cognitive functioning and communicated concerns to support timely intervention.
- Adapted care routines to changing client needs while maintaining safety, dignity, and independence.
Direct Care Professional
ACR Homes
Roseville, MN
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided individualized direct care and support to residents with diverse needs and abilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, medication administration, meal preparation, and development of independent living skills.
- Documented resident information and service data in Microsoft SharePoint to support continuity of care.
- Monitored changing resident needs and collaborated with team members while following care, safety, and documentation requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology of Law, Criminology, And Justice
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Skills
- Client & Family Assessment
- Interviewing & Information Gathering
- Case Management & Documentation
- Service Coordination & Resource Navigation
- Client Advocacy & Support
- Family Systems & Child Development
- Crisis Response & Problem Solving
- CRM, Microsoft Office & SharePoint
Timeline
Foster Care Licensor & Child Adoption Worker
Children's Home and Lutheran Social Services
01.2025 - Current
Senior Caretaker
Estate of Edward Winer
11.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Care Professional
ACR Homes
05.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology of Law, Criminology, And Justice
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities