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Natalie Hanson

Esko,Minnesota

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training for new Social Workers with clear communication and and enthusiastic style.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Coordinator

St. Louis County
06.2019 - Current
  • Responsible to develop and implement 6 month Onboarding and training plan for new Child Protection Social Workers in St. Louis County.
  • Provide multiple trainings for new Social Workers as assigned in Onboarding plan.
  • Assist with coordinating hire ahead cohort interview panel and coordinating interviews for new Social Workers in North and South St. Louis County
  • Provide feedback sessions and review new workers Onboarding plans on a regular basis.
  • Facilitate new worker weekly check ins.
  • Responsible for coordinating calendar of training, coordinate individual trainers, reserve training rooms, and sending TEAMS meeting invites to trainers and new workers.
  • Complete DHS ICWA/MIFPA compliance case reviews for St. Louis County. Mentor staff who have cases not meeting DHS requirements and mentor workers to obtain case compliance.
  • Complete Family]Assessment Case Management Reviews for required SSIS documentation and meet 1:1 with staff for mentoring as requested.
  • Track compliance with Minnesota Youth in Transition Database Surveys, for St. Louis County and send reminders, meet with workers for mentorship as requested.
  • Participate in Children and Family Services Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership team.
  • Participate on Family First Preservation Services Act action team.
  • Participate on St. Louis County IT/Technology Advisory Committee.
  • Participate on DHS Advisory committee for MNCWTA Social Worker certification process.

Child Protection Social Worker

St. Louis County
06.2013 - 06.2019
  • Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
  • Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
  • Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
  • Attended hearings and depositions in family court.
  • Coordinating with County Attorneys, Tribal Partners, Guardian Ad Litem, relatives, and children for safety planning, reunification, and permanency.
  • Compliance with documentation required in SSIS for Case Management and Title IV-E funding.
  • Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
  • Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Conflict Resolution

University Wisconsin, Superior
Superior, WI
12.2007

Skills

  • Relationship Grounded Safety Organized Practice
  • Strength based Motivational Interviewing
  • Adult Learner strategies
  • Effective Prioritization Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Provide effective training to adult learners
  • Communication Strategies
  • Data Organization
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Effective working relationships

Timeline

Social Work Coordinator

St. Louis County
06.2019 - Current

Child Protection Social Worker

St. Louis County
06.2013 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Conflict Resolution

University Wisconsin, Superior
Natalie Hanson