Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Open to discussion
Open To Work
Natalie Hanson
Esko,Minnesota
Work Preference
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
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
Years of professional experience in Quality Assurance and Policy
Work History
Social Work Coordinator
St. Louis County
Duluth, MN
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 both in person and remotely as assigned in Onboarding plan.
- Assist with coordinating hire ahead cohort interview panel and coordinating interviews for three county office locations in 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.
- Participate in Statewide Steering committee to reform Social Services Information system (SSIS)
Child Protection Social Worker
St. Louis County
Duluth, MN
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Completed ongoing family assessments identifying family strengths and needs.
- Facilitating family safety planning meetings to incorporate the families support network and identify barriers to keep children safe in their home.
- Building relationships and collaborating with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to strengthen family supports, monitor success in service provision and gather information needed for court documentations.
- Building rapport and relationships through observation and safety planning with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Attended court hearings, provide testimony as needed, and make recommendations in CHIPS and 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 referrals and follow up recommendations with the family for continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Conflict Resolution
University Wisconsin, Superior
Superior, WI12.2007
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