D'Shay Echavarria
San Angelo
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at DFPS, excelling in case management and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective task delegation and relationship building. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment, resulting in reduced employee turnover and improved team morale. Efficient in leadership and non-leadership roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservatorship PMC/Adoption Supervisor
DFPS
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Mentored team members to enhance productivity and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Managed incoming BSW interns and provided feedback regarding performance and hours completed.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess staff capabilities and identify areas for growth.
- Coordinated scheduling and task assignments to maximize efficiency within the team.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Participated in court hearings and other external and internal meetings as support to the case worker, or in lieu of the case worker.
- Participate in interviews for selection of new employees.
- Ensure employee policy compliance regarding time sheet and travel records.
- Facilitated case transfers staffings and assigned new cases to employees.
- Assisted with supervising Temporary Managing Conservatorship cases and caseworkers, when needed.
Conservatorship Specialist
DFPS
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed Temporary Managing Conservatorship, Permanent Managing Conservatorship, and Adoption cases.
- Managed case assessments to determine family and individual needs of parents and children.
- Developed comprehensive care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Participated in regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to address client progress and adjust permanency goals and strategies accordingly.
- Testified in legal proceedings.
- Prepared court reports and other documents to be filed with the court.
- Transported clients to and from pertinent appointments such as therapy, medical, dental, court hearings, and visitations.
- Facilitated monthly home visits with parents, children, and caregivers/foster parents to assess safety and address barriers to reunification or permanency.
- Facilitated child placements in and out of state.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics, and reports to meet strict standards.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain a comprehensive and integrated approach to the child's well-being.
Human Services Technician
DFPS
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients' families, providing ongoing communication regarding progress and concerns.
- Assisted clients with transportation to and from appointments, such as therapy, medical, or drug testing.
- Monitored parent-child visitation.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policy timeframes and procedures.
- Transportation of children to and from placement changes, court hearings, and other pertinent medical appointments.
Site Director
YMCA
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Facilitated and organized children's activities.
- Trained staff for counselor and site director positions.
- Recorded and submitted attendance, behavior reports, and food program paperwork.
- Effectively monitored the children's behavior while using appropriate discipline techniques.
- Developed positive relationships with fellow staff, parents, and children.
- Provided a positive role model to children.
- Exhibited values of the YMCA of honesty, leadership, responsibility, integrity, and patience.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work, Children and Families Concentration
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology – Minor in Social Work
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX08.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Impact, e-Travel)
- Team player
- Honest and Dependable
- Self-motivated
- Relationship builder
- Task delegation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Professional and Kind Demeanor
- Time management
Accomplishments
Nominated by peers and leadership to participate in different work groups to discuss workplace morale, improvement for employee satisfaction, improvement of DFPS technology, and ways to implement different procedures for various processes within DFPS.
Community Service And Volunteer Work
- Assisted with special events and programs at DFPS such as Rainbow Room organization, Adoption Day coordination with the community, and DFPS booths at Foster Care Fair and other local events, 2015 - 2024
- Assisted with special events and programs at church such as outreach ministries, serving dinners, and food bank work, 2023 - 2025
- Hope Tree Christmas Coordination – assisted in planning and coordination of gift distribution for over 400 children involved with DFPS, December 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Conservatorship PMC/Adoption Supervisor
DFPS
05.2022 - 09.2024
Conservatorship Specialist
DFPS
08.2018 - 05.2022
Human Services Technician
DFPS
08.2015 - 08.2018
Site Director
YMCA
08.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Social Work, Children and Families Concentration
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Psychology – Minor in Social Work
Angelo State University