Patricia Settles

Work History

Hennepin County Human Services

Minneapolis, MN

02.2023 - Current

Coordinated and plan for emergency situations and placements outside the home as needed
Assesses family strengths, needs and family dynamics.
Drafted materials for referral and review by the County Attorney's Office; testifies in court as necessary
Conducted client visits at locations including but not limited to homes and offices
Coordinated and collaborated within the department and with community service providers
Advocated for client needs and resources within the department framework
Build positive relationships with parents/ foster parents and children and work collaboratively with the community agencies.
Performed other duties as assigned or appropriate.
Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
Attended hearings and depositions in family court.

People Incorporated (team North)

Minneapolis, MN

09.2019 - 02.2023

Providing case management to adults with a diagnosis of SPMI (serious and persistent mental illness)
Complete Functional Assessments for a continuous collaboration process to identify any impairment or difficulties an individual is experiencing
Provided psychosocial support to develop coping skills and support personal goals for recovery.
Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards
Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.

Hennepin County Home School

Minnetonka, MN

07.2015 - 08.2018

Implementing treatment plans
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Observed behaviors of residents individual and in groups.
Searched cells of residents to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Supervised residents during school, meals, recreation and other activities.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Transported residents to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among residents.
Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.

Department of Community Corrections & Rehabilitation

Minneapolis, MN

11.2015 - 07.2016

Interview Probationers who are court-ordered to the Mental Health court
Supervise Probationers with serious mental and persistent mental illness
Assist with resources for housing programs and job resources
Appearance in court with clients
Partner with other organizations.
Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
Coordinated community and job placement resources.
Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.

District 622

North St. Paul, MN

09.2014 - 05.2015

Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Work with Emotion Behavior Disorder and Special Education students