Dale Vincent
Fritch
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in case management and legal advocacy. Skilled in facilitating communication among multidisciplinary teams and providing emotional support to families. Committed to enhancing service delivery and achieving positive outcomes for children and families in need. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Specialist
St. Francis Ministries
Amarillo
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted assessments for children and families in crisis situations.
- Developed individualized service plans to support family reunification efforts.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide essential services for families.
- Facilitated family meetings to promote open communication and collaboration.
- Monitored case progress and maintained accurate documentation in case management systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff on best practices in permanency planning.
- Advocated for children's needs in court proceedings and during agency meetings.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Consulted with attorneys regarding legal matters related to each case.
- Participated in weekly staffing meetings to discuss client treatment plans and progress towards goals.
- Assessed family dynamics to determine if reunification is a viable option or if another permanency plan is more appropriate.
- Promoted positive behavior change by providing guidance and mentoring to clients as they transition into adulthood.
- Collaborated with community partners to identify resources for families in need of support.
- Provided case management services to children and families in the foster care system.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of child's living environment and provided necessary interventions when needed.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all cases, including progress notes and court reports.
- Encouraged healthy communication among family members through individual counseling sessions or group therapy sessions.
- Facilitated family team meetings with foster parents, birth parents, social workers, and other stakeholders.
- Served as liaison between multiple agencies providing services to clients such as mental health providers, substance abuse counselors.
- Met regularly with guardians ad litem assigned to each case.
- Identified potential adoptive homes for eligible children and youths awaiting adoption.
- Worked closely with school personnel to ensure educational needs were met during placement changes.
- Coordinated transportation for court appearances and supervised visits between children and youths and their families.
- Provided post-adoption support services such as referrals for counseling or respite care when needed.
- Developed permanency plans for children in out-of-home placements.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
Conservatorship Specialist
Department of Family and Protective Services
Borger
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed case plans to address individual client circumstances and requirements.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Assessed client needs and eligibility for conservatorship services.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and support services.
- Conducted regular reviews of case documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in case management workflows.
- Reviewed and evaluated court orders, documents, and financial information to determine conservatorship eligibility.
- Served as an expert witness in court proceedings involving contested guardianships and conservatorships.
- Investigated complaints filed by family members or others concerning alleged violations related to guardianships and conservatorships.
- Attended hearings before judges to provide updates on the status of cases under review.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to guardianships and conservatorships.
- Provided support to families in understanding the court process for obtaining guardianship and conservatorship.
- Assisted with the appointment of a guardian or conservator when needed.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions of conservatees and investigate any reported abuse or neglect issues.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing guardianships and conservatorships to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored compliance with court orders regarding financial management of estates.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports on conservatee's assets, income, liabilities, and health care needs.
- Ensured that fiduciary responsibilities were carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with external agencies such as Adult Protective Services to ensure appropriate services are provided to individuals under guardianship and conservatorship.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX06-2011
State Mandated Training - Social Work
State Mandated Trainings
State Of TexasSkills
- Family assessment
- Service planning
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Legal advocacy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Documentation accuracy
- Communication facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Trust building
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family reunification
- Parenting skills training
- Behavioral assessment
- Collaborative Problem-solving
Timeline
Permanency Specialist
St. Francis Ministries
03.2022 - 05.2024
Conservatorship Specialist
Department of Family and Protective Services
03.2018 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
Amarillo College
State Mandated Training - Social Work
State Mandated Trainings