Manager Project

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

NICOLE S. PARADISE

*** **** ******, **** **. Paul, MN 55118 (H) 612-***-**** (C) 612-***-**** **************@*******.*** Energetic, creative, flexible, mission-driven social worker with passion and vision to have a positive impact on client, organizational, and community success. Committed to collaboration across systems to allow for best outcomes. Child Welfare Services/Case Management System

(CWS/CMS)

Restorative Justice

Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools knowledge

Motivational Interviewing

Person Centered Planning

Culturally Competent

Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management

Strategic Planning and Budget Management

Social Worker 3 01/2016 to Current

Ramsey County – St. Paul, Minnesota

Assess clients for needs, safety, abuse and neglect. Write court reports, social service plans, case notes and safety plans. Investigated suspected cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation. Collaborate with court, law enforcement, schools and community providers. Maintain regular contact with clients in home and schools. CADI/ SPMI, CD Case Manager 11/2013 to 01/2016

People Incorporated – Saint Paul, MN

Completed all documentation, safety and treatment plans as required by Rule 79. Assessed clients for community services through state waiver program. Managed payment of services. Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues. Assisted client in accessing mental health services, chemical health services, housing, health insurance, county economic benefits, Social Security, medical care.

Helped clients understand their illness, recovery and the contributing personal, social and economic factors. Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers. Senior Project Manager 11/2012 to 11/2013

Ho-Chunk Inc – Winnebago, NE

Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions. Collaborated in the development and strategic planning for a new division of a $250 million economic development company

Designed marketing materials and multimedia presentations for a wide variety of customers. Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members. Supervised 5 staff and multiple contracted workers SPMI/CD Case Manager 09/2008 to 11/2012

People Incorporated – Saint Paul, MN

See experience above

Education

Master of Arts: Public Administration and Nonprofit Management December 2013 Metropolitan State University College of Management - Minneapolis, MN Public Administration and Nonprofit Management

Bachelor of Arts: Cultural and Women's Studies

Metropolitan State University - Saint Paul, MN

Cultural and Women's Studies

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