Karen Venhaus
Lone Oak,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Appraisal Assistant
Venhaus Appraisal Company
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained current database of completed appraisals and customer information.
- Compiled reports by doing research and inputting data.
- Scheduled appointments and corresponded with clients and others.
- Assisted in inspections
- Answered calls, sent emails, and kept office running.
Substitute Teacher
Mildred ISD
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assisted Office Staff when needed.
Child Protective Services Investigator
TDPRS Child Protective Services
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Investigator with Ellis County Child Advocacy Center.
- Worked close with Law Enforcement and DA's office on a Multidisciplinary Team as well as Child Fatality Team.
- Testified in criminal cases.
- Completed 3 to 5 Forensic Interviews month.
Child Protective Investigator Supervisor
TDPRS Child Protective Services
09.2001 - 03.2007
- Supervised 6 CPS Investigators.
- Made sure Policy and Procedure were followed.
- Conducted Unit meetings and Caseworker conferences.
- Developed and Assisted in Multidisciplinary Team for Navarro County Child Advocacy Center
Child Protective Services Caseworker
TDPRS Child Protective Services
07.1994 - 09.2001
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Child Protective Services Investigator
TDPRS Child Protective Services
03.1993 - 07.1994
- Maintained detailed case histories and reports to meet strict standards.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Assisted Law Enforcement cases
- Organized trainings between Law Enforcement and CPS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education / Sociology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08.1991
Associate of Science - Education
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.1987
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Administrative Duties
- Data Communications
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Collecting Documentation
- Office Procedures
- Office Organization
- Records Search
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Appraisal Assistant
Venhaus Appraisal Company
08.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Mildred ISD
08.2012 - 12.2018
Child Protective Services Investigator
TDPRS Child Protective Services
03.2007 - 05.2012
Child Protective Investigator Supervisor
TDPRS Child Protective Services
09.2001 - 03.2007
Child Protective Services Caseworker
TDPRS Child Protective Services
07.1994 - 09.2001
Child Protective Services Investigator
TDPRS Child Protective Services
03.1993 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Health Education / Sociology
University of North Texas
Associate of Science - Education
Navarro College
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