Georgette Christensen, Msw, Licsw Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

St. Paul, Mn

Currently, supervise students at intern placement in the Minneapolis Indian community. Also, I have conducted seminars at the Native American Community Learning Center.

Apple Valley, Mn

What is important, is the beauty from within, which we sometimes need to feel on the outside. As a skin care consultant, I have always tried to instill that into my clients and it has helped to bring some insight into others who may lack social confidence.

United States

Onamia, Mn

In the summer of 2016, I came back to this Band and supervised a total staff of 30 that included four supervisors covering four federally recognized districts for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. In this role, I oversaw the recruitment and licensing of foster care homes according to Band standards and legal compliances. I directed financial initiatives that included the reviewing and approval of all department expenditures, creating the annual budget, evaluating staff, and recommend annual raises to the Administrative Policy Board.Another key responsibility was implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act that helped promote awareness and facilitation of child protection cases and screened reports of abuse and neglect on the reservation.I proudly represented the Mille Lacs Band (MLB) on the Minnesota Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and worked on quality assurance measures that helped create departmental policies and procedures. We partnered with neighboring local social service agencies, child protection, and other county programs to acquire services for Band members and I also conducted child protection investigations and adult/elder guardianships.

Omniciye Program (Little Earth Housing)

Supervised a staff of 10 including three senior social workers, three family empowerment coaches, two office support staff, a community coordinator, and on-site senior planning analyst. Conducted weekly meetings and clinical supervision, reviewed budgets and expenditures, and collaborated with county/community partners and organizations to bring services into the Little Earth Housing community.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided program services and case management to five families. Administrative duties included supervising three coaches, providing annual reviews, and served on budget and evaluation committees. Created program policies and procedures. Facilitated direct services and case management to Little Earth families and bridged services through Hennepin County. Provided collateral contacts, brief therapy, transportation, and resources to families in need.Maintained a visible presence in the community, attended weekly case review meetings, developed and maintained appropriate files, program documentation, forms, data, and reports.

St.Paul, Mn

Supervised students at intern placement in the St. Paul Indian Community. In addition to conducting seminars at the Native American Community Learning Center.

Supervised a staff of six foster home licensors, one administrative assistant, and a financial manager. Evaluated and hired staff and reported on families’ status to a Board of Directors. Developed and monitored an annual budget for the purchase of services. Maintained Rule 4 childcare agency compliances as outlined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Supervised a staff of nine social workers overseeing the reservations’ foster care program. Ensured the licensing of foster homes on the reservation according to Band licensing standards. Represented MLB on the Minnesota Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council to the Department of Human Services and involved in the first draft of the Tribal/State Agreement. Directed additional community support departments that represented Elders/Social Nutrition, Energy/Emergency Services, Domestic Violence, Mille Lacs Band Outreach (Iowa State Research project), and Mental Health. Oversaw the departments’ budget, evaluated staff and recommended annual raises to the Administrative Policy Board. Conducted presentations to the Bands’ assembly and community members on goals and budget reviews.Chaired the Child Protection Team (CPT) that consisted of the following departments; Education, Tribal Police, and Health Care, in addition to the local county social service agency and the MLB Solicitor General’s Office. Reviewed MLB cases with invited county agencies.

Masters In Social Work, Family Therapy Concentration

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN Board of Social Work

Bsw, Bachelor Of Social Work

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon/Daughters of Diana