Christie Lane
Argyle,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Department of Family and Protective Services, excelling in communication and critical thinking. Proven track record in assessing child safety and coordinating family services, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining meticulous documentation, ensuring compliance and effective outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Strittmatter Weath Mangagment
Fort Worth, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Meeting prep for all client meetings.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
Alternative Response Specialist IV
Department Of Family And Protective Services
Denton , TX
02.2016 - 05.2021
- Collaborated and worked with families to determine strengths, needs, and actions needed
to assure child safety. - Assessed current and future risk to children by gathering information from families, service
providers, and outside parties to determine child safety. - Detailed documentation and narratives in database within timeframes.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with families, other staff, law
enforcement, legal resources, legal staff, medical professionals, and community resources
Family Based Safety Services Specialist
Department Of Family And Protective Services
Denton , Texas
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Coordinated with children, families, and communities to create a plan for a child's permanency.
- Connected parents with appropriate services to address their needs to move towards positive permanency.
- Assessed children's feeling of safety and comfort via monthly visits to their current home Attended and participates in court hearings regarding the child and family; includes contacting the parties in the case before hearings, preparing court reports, and testifying in court on the child's needs, the family's progress.
- Maintained relationships between Child Protective Services and law enforcement, judicial officials, legal resources, and other community resources.
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Family And Protective Services
Fort Worth , Texas
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Investigated reports of abuse/neglect to children to assess current or future risk to children by interviewing parents, family members, and others; interviewing and examining children; assessing home environment; and gathering pertinent information form other sources.
- Determined action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate threat to the safety of a child.
- Testified in court to seek emergency protective services, placing children in substitute care, referring family for immediate crisis intervention therapy or other community resources.
- Maintained relationships with families, staff, and community agencies.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH06.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Motivational
- Positive
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Strittmatter Weath Mangagment
08.2023 - Current
Alternative Response Specialist IV
Department Of Family And Protective Services
02.2016 - 05.2021
Family Based Safety Services Specialist
Department Of Family And Protective Services
06.2015 - 02.2016
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Family And Protective Services
12.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Plymouth State University
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