DIRETHA D. FLEMMING
Crowley,USA
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Specialist with experience in creating and implementing individualized care plans for youth in residential settings. Strengths include crisis intervention, behavior management, and relationship-building skills. Previous work demonstrated significant impact on improving the well-being of at-risk youths through effective communication, empathy, and understanding.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
ACH Child and Family Services
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Oversees the daily supervision of youth and provides a therapeutic environment to meet all the youth needs.
- Supported youth in managing daily living activities
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment that ensured the overall safety of youth in care.
- YCS delivers services within a Trauma-Informed Care framework.
RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR
Gladney Center for Adoption
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Work with teenage girls who come from hard places and have experienced profound trauma.
- Provides an environment of structure, nurturing and learning with navigating daily schedules and responsibilities.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Crowley, TX
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Assist with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Follow and teach lesson plans, aids students in the understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed in accordance with the goals and directives of the district and the state.
Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Real Estate
Mansfield, TX
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Planned and attended open houses
- Set up appointments and show homes to potential buyers
- Scheduled home inspections and appraisals
- Completed the documents for offers and/or purchase agreements
- Sent information to lender required for a mortgage
- Communicated with the public
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
TIMBERWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Livingston, TX
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN/LVN supervision adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Communicated with Residents, Residents Family, Co-Workers and other medical staff
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Observed Offenders behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflicts
- Communicated with Offenders, Rank, Medical Staff and Co-workers
- Transported Offenders to different locations on and off the facility
Foster Parent
DePelchin Children's Center
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 08.2017
- Provided 24-hour care in a safe, secure, and structured home for children placed in CPS
- Advocated for the children placed in my care for their, medical needs, education needs, therapeutic and social needs
- Escorted the children to Family Visits, Adoption Fairs, Agency Activities, PALS, and Court Appointments
- Work as a Team member with: CPS, Clinicians, Therapists, Casa, Teachers, Judges, and Medical Staff on behalf of the children
Foster Parent
DePelchin Children's Center
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 06.2005
- See above description.
Education
Real Estate License -
Real Estate U
Texas03-2021
Life Insurance License -
Department of Insurance
01-2015
High school diploma -
Paschal High School
Fort Worth, TX06-1976
Skills
- Child Protective Services
- Law Enforcement
- Behavior Management
- Customer Service
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist
ACH Child and Family Services
03.2025 - Current
RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR
Gladney Center for Adoption
08.2023 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher
ESS
03.2023 - 03.2025
Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Real Estate
10.2021 - 03.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
TIMBERWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
07.2018 - 07.2022
Foster Parent
DePelchin Children's Center
03.2012 - 08.2017
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2008 - 01.2018
Foster Parent
DePelchin Children's Center
01.2001 - 06.2005
Real Estate License -
Real Estate U
Life Insurance License -
Department of Insurance
High school diploma -
Paschal High School