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Natalia Sadbury

Sanford

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate child welfare professional with over 15 years of experience in family services, case management, and program supervision. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a Master's in Family and Child Sciences and certifications in child welfare case management. Skilled in crisis intervention, staff training, and building collaborative relationships to promote child safety and family well-being.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Program Director

Gulf Coast JFCS
10.2021 - Current


  • Monitored all client service aspects of program and ensured contract measures were met.
  • Maintained accurate records related to client participation, progress tracking, and outcome reporting for internal use and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinated staff trainings, supervision and meetings as needed and conducted performance reviews to provide feedback to staff.
  • Facilitated strong relationships with community partners, collaborating on initiatives to improve program reach and impact.
  • Lead teams towards successful completion of milestones within set timelines, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
  • Assisted program director with developing budget and schedule.

Permanency Coordinator

Gulf Coast JFCS
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Implemented best practices in case management by staying current on research and attending relevant workshops and conferences.
  • Promoted family reunification efforts through regular visitation coordination and mediation when needed.
  • Developed comprehensive assessments for each child to identify their unique needs and potential barriers to permanency.
  • Enhanced child welfare outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, social workers, and legal professionals.
  • Improved the efficiency of case management by tracking progress and ensuring timely completion of required documentation.
  • Contributed to improved agency performance metrics by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for permanency outcomes.

Caregiver Support Manager Supervisor

Gulf Coast JFCS
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assisted and ensured that quality standards are being met, to include CFOP guidelines.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, ensuring consistent understanding of licensing policies and procedures.
  • Attended meetings, staffings( PSS, FST, MDT), etc as needed and worked collaboratively with team members to ensure foster parents have adequate support.
  • Accomplished successful renewal of expiring licenses through meticulous preparation, submission, and follow-up of relevant documentation.
  • Provided expert guidance to internal teams regarding interpretation and application of relevant rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines pertaining to licensing.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing licenses to ensure continued alignment with evolving regulations and standards.

Dependency Case Manager Supervisor

Gulf Coast JFCS
02.2016 - 02.2020
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular case review meetings, promoting information sharing, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Promoted family reunification by implementing tailored services designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and address barriers to reunification.
  • Provided support to families in crisis by coordinating emergency services and appropriate resources.
  • Mentored new Dependency Case Managers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on complex cases.
  • Achieved timely permanency for children through diligent monitoring of case progress and regular communication with caregivers, service providers, and legal representatives.
  • Provided crisis intervention during high-risk situations involving child welfare concerns or immediate threats posed upon client wellbeing as needed.

Sr. Educational Coordinator

Avanti Social Service Agency-Healthy Start Program
09.2011 - 02.2016
  • Provided support to at risk pregnant mothers and babies via phone and/or face to face (home visits); taught weekly prenatal class series at local hospital.
  • Provided families with information on appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices to enhance overall well-being and prevent potential health issues.
  • Assessed ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances, or conditions that may affect child safety and education.
  • Participated in weekly case staffing with program director, case managers, clinicians and supervisory staff.
  • Participated in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities promoting professional growth and development.
  • Coordinated referrals, service planning and documentation of services for assigned caseload.


Education

Masters of Science - Family and Child Sciences

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2010

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
Miami, FL
04.2002

Skills

  • Multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Knowledge of SACWIS/FSFN System
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Customer service experience
  • Administration
  • Budget development

Certification

  • CPI De-escalation Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute - 2023
  • Child Welfare Case Manager, State of Florida - 2016
  • Partners for Healthy Babies Parenting Certification, Florida State University - 2012


Awards

State of Florida Child Welfare Supervisor of the Year- FSU Florida Institute for Child Welfare- 2021

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Program Director

Gulf Coast JFCS
10.2021 - Current

Permanency Coordinator

Gulf Coast JFCS
07.2021 - 10.2021

Caregiver Support Manager Supervisor

Gulf Coast JFCS
02.2020 - 07.2021

Dependency Case Manager Supervisor

Gulf Coast JFCS
02.2016 - 02.2020

Sr. Educational Coordinator

Avanti Social Service Agency-Healthy Start Program
09.2011 - 02.2016

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

Florida State University

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy

Masters of Science - Family and Child Sciences

Florida State University

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