Janet Hopkins
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Dedicated and compassionate child protection professional with a strong commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Skilled in assessing risk factors, conducting investigations, and collaborating with families and community resources. Proficient in legal and regulatory compliance, case management, and crisis intervention. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in emotionally charged situations. Poised to build a valuable experience and ready to contribute to team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservatorship Specialist II
Department of Family and Protective Services
San Antonio, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Assesses safety of children and their family members by visiting homes, interviewing parents and other involved parties, and observing interactions between family members.
- Maintains detailed records on all cases; documented case progress notes, court reports, service plans, assessments in accordance with agency policy.
- Adheres to strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information relating to clients' personal lives.
- Provides crisis intervention services to families in need, including emergency removal of children from dangerous living situations.
- Collaborates with other social service agencies such as foster care organizations, law enforcement agencies, courts, schools, mental health professionals, substance abuse counselors and domestic violence programs to provide comprehensive services to clients.
- Participates in court proceedings related to CPS cases; provided testimony regarding investigations and recommendations for disposition of cases.
Full Time Substitute
Regency Place Elementary, NEISD
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for 46 students
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
Intern (PAL)
BCFS Health And Human Services
San Antonio, TX
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements of 60 youth
- Maintain accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility
- Collect data and entered into internal system database
- Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts
- Facilitate frequent conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
Athletic Director
Rapid Skillz
Rapid City, SD
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous
- Managed day-to-day operations of sports programs, growing attendance to more than 100
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals offering seasoned skills to organization
- Matched individuals to achieve right fit for athletic and academic programs
- Trained workers in procedures and policies for safe recreational activities.
Finance Technician
Air Force Financial Center
Ellsworth AFB, SD
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Followed specific company rules to maintain integrity and security of data
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy
- Prepared, verified, computed and processed, and audits pay transactions for military and civilian personnel
- Processed, verified, audits travel claims, estimated travel costs, determined fund availability, and performed follow-up on outstanding travel orders for travelers
- Processed 200 financial transactions entry updates to keep information current.
Manager, Sports & Fitness
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised 15 military staff for a $6.8 million dollar fitness center and 38 thousand sq foot sports complex
- Oversaw 19 intramural sports programs
- Responsible for direct oversight of $700 thousand dollars in fitness equipment and supplies
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues
- Determined marketing strategies by reviewing operating and financial statements and sales records.
Mission Support Group Enlisted Executive Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
Yokota AB, Japan
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible to the 374th Airlift Wing commander to for command, control and direction of support activities to the 374th Airlift Wing and 32 tenant units.
- Provided programs and quality of life for 11,000 military and civilians and over $4.3 billion in assets. Coordinated reports, decorations, correspondence and scheduling between seven squadrons.
- Participated in meetings with executives from other organizations to facilitate collaboration efforts.
- Planned long-term goals and objectives in accordance with organizational vision and mission statement.
- Created presentations for leadership staff regarding key initiatives and updates on organizational performance.
- Provided leadership support for projects by setting timelines, delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
Education
Alternate Teachers Certification - Elementary Education
Teachworthy
College Station, TX11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2012
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
- Community Resources
- Family Support
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- High-Risk Populations Identification
Activities
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Air Force Achievement Medal (3)
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal (3)
- Air Force Accommodation Medal
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Conservatorship Specialist II
Department of Family and Protective Services
09.2023 - Current
Intern (PAL)
BCFS Health And Human Services
05.2023 - 11.2023
Full Time Substitute
Regency Place Elementary, NEISD
09.2022 - 09.2023
Athletic Director
Rapid Skillz
12.2018 - 05.2019
Finance Technician
Air Force Financial Center
04.2018 - 12.2018
Manager, Sports & Fitness
Ellsworth Air Force Base
11.2016 - 02.2018
Mission Support Group Enlisted Executive Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2015 - 11.2016
Alternate Teachers Certification - Elementary Education
Teachworthy
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of the Air Force