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Molly Nickels

Rockton,IL

Summary

Foster care professional with extensive expertise in navigating complexities of licensing and placements. Possesses proven track record of improving foster care systems through compliance of state regulations and effective communication. Strong ability of building trusting relationships with families and agencies. Committed to team collaboration and consistently achieving positive outcomes while adapting to evolving needs. Known for strong organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of child welfare.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Care Licensing Specialist

BrightPoint
01.2021 - Current
  • Consistently maintained open lines of communication between all parties involved in cases, fostering trust throughout the working relationship.
  • Contributed to the safety of foster children by conducting thorough background checks on potential caregivers.
  • Conducted quality comprehensive home studies and assessments.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by meticulously reviewing foster parent applications and documentation.
  • Assisted in increasing placement stability by providing ongoing support and resources to foster families.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation, ensuring timely completion of required reports and audits.
  • Provided guidance for new licensing specialists, sharing best practices to improve overall team performance.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
  • Monitored foster home compliance with state regulations and conducted regular home visits to ensure safe environments for children placed in care.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
  • Active on several agency committees.

Foster Care Case Manager

Brightpoint
11.2012 - 01.2021
  • Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
  • Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
  • Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
  • Acted as advocate for children in court.
  • Ensured timely completion of documentation, including case notes, court reports, and treatment plans to maintain compliance with state regulations.
  • Facilitated successful transitions to independent living for older youth aging out of foster care through life skills training and resource coordination.
  • Provided thorough training to new case managers, fostering a supportive team environment that ultimately benefited client outcomes.
  • Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
  • Monitored foster home compliance with state regulations and conducted regular home visits to ensure safe environments for children placed in care.
  • Improved children''s well-being by coordinating appropriate medical, educational, and therapeutic services.

Crisis Nursery Lead Teacher

Brightpoint
05.2008 - 11.2012
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities and meals to enhance overall experience for youth spending time in the crisis nursery setting.
  • Completed intake paperwork with parents utilizing the services of the crisis nursery.


Foster Care Case Manager

Brightpoint
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
  • Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
  • Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
  • Acted as advocate for children in court.
  • Ensured timely completion of documentation, including case notes, court reports, and treatment plans to maintain compliance with state regulations.
  • Facilitated successful transitions to independent living for older youth aging out of foster care through life skills training and resource coordination.
  • Provided thorough training to new case managers, fostering a supportive team environment that ultimately benefited client outcomes.
  • Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
  • Monitored foster home compliance with state regulations and conducted regular home visits to ensure safe environments for children placed in care.
  • Improved children''s well-being by coordinating appropriate medical, educational, and therapeutic services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI
05-2000

Skills

  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Family engagement
  • Background checks
  • Policy compliance
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Client advocacy

Timeline

Foster Care Licensing Specialist

BrightPoint
01.2021 - Current

Foster Care Case Manager

Brightpoint
11.2012 - 01.2021

Crisis Nursery Lead Teacher

Brightpoint
05.2008 - 11.2012

Foster Care Case Manager

Brightpoint
09.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin Platteville

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