Natasha LaChance
Colchester
Summary
Compassionate social worker with a strong background in advocacy and multi disciplinary collaboration. Experienced in creating and implementing tailored care plans that address client needs. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong de-escalation abilities. Excels with active listening, empathy, communication, and ensuring positive outcomes for clients in challenging situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker
Elderwood
Burlington
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and challenges.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate services effectively.
- Educated families about available resources and support options.
- Advocated for client rights and ensured their needs were met.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges proactively.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Lead Teacher
Heartworks
South Burlington
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
- Guided classroom activities to foster student collaboration and communication skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
- Assessed children's progress through observations and tailored activities accordingly.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and observations.
- Collaborated with staff on curriculum development and improvement initiatives.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Behavioral Interventionist
Howard Center
Burlington
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients at Howard Center.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment strategies.
- Educated families on behavioral techniques to reinforce positive outcomes at home.
- Documented client interactions and progress in compliance with organizational standards.
- Utilized data collection tools to monitor and analyze client behaviors effectively.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within community resources and services.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Champlain College
Burlington 08.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Care plan development
- Advocacy skills
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy for clients
- Resource coordination
- Family education and support
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Violence prevention
- Discharge planning
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Compassionate
- Motivational interviewing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker
Elderwood
04.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Heartworks
03.2023 - 04.2025
Behavioral Interventionist
Howard Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Champlain College
08.2017 - 06.2021