William Hutchinson

• Purchase of Services (POS) Monitor (2018 - present)

- Ensured timely processing of service payments to support child welfare.

- Monitored payment systems for children in Private Agency Foster Care (PAFC) to ensure accurate and timely financial support.

- Collarborated with Private Agency Foster Care Agencies to ensure needs are met.

• Child Welfare Funding Specialist (2014 - 2018)

- Managed funding documentation for children's care placements.

- Managed complex financial and court documentation to ensure children in out-of-home care receive appropriate funding

- Assessed child and placement eligibility to secure appropriate funding for care placements.

- Assured compliance to all federal regulations such as Federal Title IV-E and state regulations.

- Executed legal status changes and maintained updated legal statuses for all child welfare programs to ensure compliance and support.

- Entered petitions, court orders, removals, Adoptions, Guardianships, Dual Wards, Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care and terminations into Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (MiSACWIS).

- Located birth certificate or citizenship verification and uploaded into MiSACWIS.

• Children's Protective Services Investigator (2007 - 2014)

- Conducted investigations allegations of abuse/neglect of children.

- Forensically interviewed children and interviewed alleged perpetrators.

- Referred families to services in the community.

- Completed criminal history searches and reviewed all previous CPS history.

- Prepared legal documents such as a petition to remove children.

- Testified in court to findings of investigations.

- Collaborated with law enforcement, schools and service providers.

- Supervised groups of 10-12 residents that ranged from ages 12 to 21 years old and were adjudicated felons.

- Oversaw daily activities of resident groups to ensure engagement and structure.

- De-escalated conflicts among residents, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

- Supported development of pro-social skills, fostering resilience as residents addressed personal issues linked to offending behaviors.

- Co-facilitated group therapy sessions.

- Assisted with schoolwork as residents worked towards their GED.

- Coordinated transportation and medical appointments, facilitating access to necessary resources and family connections.

- Distributed daily medications.

- Assisted in implementing educational activities, fostering growth in child development and learning.

- Developed positive relationships with children, fostering trust and emotional support.

- Supported teachers in managing classroom environments, promoting safety and active engagement among students.

- Coordinated daily schedules and routines to enhance student participation and structure.

- Coordinated and supervised field trips, enhancing experiential learning opportunities for children.

- Managed activities within Latch-Key Program to support children's after-school needs.

- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs and developmental goals.

- Developed engaging educational programs that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children aged 8-16, fostering a secure and nurturing environment.

- Administered medications to children according to prescribed schedules, promoting adherence to health plans.

- Supported residents with school assignments and studies, enhancing their academic performance and confidence.

- Created and maintained a safe, nurturing environment that promoted children's emotional and social development.

- Supervised groups of children aged 2 to 10, ensuring engagement and safety during activities.

- Facilitated regular communication with parents through updates and meetings to discuss children's progress and well-being.

- Implemented lesson plans for the lead teacher

- Coordinated dispatch of public safety officers and managed emergency call responses, ensuring timely and effective service delivery for community safety.

- Utilized radio communication systems to relay critical information between drivers and university departments.

- Managed scheduling of transport vehicles, optimizing routes for efficiency and punctuality.