Michelle Harrison
Fort Yates,ND
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Expert Witness
Indian Child Welfare
12.2023 - Current
- Have 116 cases and serve over 200 clients currently under ICWA.
- Work nationally and represent cases in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, New York, California, Arkansas, Alaska, Iowa, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska, Texas, Wyoming, Montana, and Wyoming.
- Given oral QEW testimony 10 times and written QEW affidavits for 6 cases.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to the Departments and Families affected by removals
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Use problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Prepares legal documents and files with State and or Tribal Court Systems.
- Conducts research in the identification and location of relative placement on and off the Standing Rock Reservation
- Completes requisite background checks and submits appropriate responses to state agencies
- Monitor client's compliance with case service plans by maintaining contact with clients and appropriate state agencies
- Maintains ICWA court proceeding drafts, motions and Provide QEW Testimony as required
Case Manager
Standing Rock Child Protection Services
10.2016 - 08.2023
- Ensured timely completion of documentation, including case notes, court reports, and treatment plans to maintain compliance with Tribal and State regulations.
- Expedited permanency planning processes by diligently working towards reunification or adoption when appropriate.
- Provided thorough training to new case managers, fostering a supportive team environment that ultimately benefited client outcomes.
- Safeguarded children''s rights by advocating for their best interests in court hearings
- Enhanced family stability by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized case service plans.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Improved children''s well-being by coordinating appropriate medical, educational, and therapeutic services.
- Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
- Maintained 35% success rate while handling 55cases at once.
- Facilitated successful transitions to independent living for youth aged 14 years old and above out of foster care through life skills training and resource coordination.
- Educated hundreds of families with program and family resources.
- Referred clients to appropriate community programs and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ECE
Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND05.2012
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
- STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE
Additional Information
Training:
Conducting Child Abuse Investigations- National Criminal Justice Training Center
Level 3 Security Awareness-TAPS- Criminal Justice Information Services
Child Welfare Certification- UND Children and Family Services Training Center
Wraparound Certification Training- North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services
CPCT- Drug Collections
Qualified Expert Witness Testimony- Native American Training Institute
Timeline
Qualified Expert Witness
Indian Child Welfare
12.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Standing Rock Child Protection Services
10.2016 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - ECE
Sitting Bull College
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