LATONYA GIPSON
FORNEY,TX
Summary
Devoted and innovative business professional able to resolve conflicts, and remain focused under extreme stress. Dedicated Social Worker/Criminal Justice Social Services with combined 15 years of crisis intervention/Investigation expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and health and human services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources/services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Profession-Contract
Your Safe Place LLC/Dallas County
Dallas, Tx
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Clinical Assessment & Planning.
- Rehabilitation Services & Crisis Intervention.
- Skills Training.
- Case Management & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Health Illness.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Crisis Responder GS11
Dept of Veterans Affairs Remote/Head Quarters/New York
Lancaster Tx
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Provide Assessments and Counseling for Veterans.
- Care and Assessment for Mental Health Illness/Substance Use.
- Conducts Intervention/Safety Planning.
- Develops Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Risk Mitigation, Relapse Prevention.
- Dispatch Emergency Services as Needed.
- Social Science Crisis Responder: Fulltime
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Family Base Safety Services Specialist III
Department Family Protective Service
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Investigating Child Abuse Cases Held at the DCAC.
- Conducting Family History Search/Psychosocial Assessment.
- Reduce Mitigate Danger/Risks.
- Mental Health Wellness Assessments.
- Developing Family Plans with parents/children.
- Perform weekly home visits to ensure safety and policy is being followed.
- Coordinate weekly Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
- Investigator Full-Time
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for clients.
Intake Section
Dallas County Sheriff Office
Dallas, TX
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Records Department, Criminal Histories Search for Local Police.
- Agencies Software JI55, NCIC, TCIC, TLETS, and Record Mgt.
- Intake Process Screening.
- Conducted Criminal Histories and Background Investigation for Inmates entering Custody.
- Certified Fingerprint Specialist/Accredited for Court Testimony.
- Ensure Policy and Procedural Protocol Adherence.
- Detention Service Officer 1/16/2006-5/6/2015, Full-Time
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Warehouse Associate
Strom Engineering Corporation
Dallas, Tx
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and support order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes, enhancing overall productivity.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 35 pounds.
Education
M.D. - Social Work
UTA of Arlington
Arlington Tx08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03-2014
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Profession-Contract
Your Safe Place LLC/Dallas County
01.2025 - 01.2026
Crisis Responder GS11
Dept of Veterans Affairs Remote/Head Quarters/New York
01.2022 - 02.2025
Warehouse Associate
Strom Engineering Corporation
03.2021 - 04.2022
Family Base Safety Services Specialist III
Department Family Protective Service
01.2016 - 01.2022
Intake Section
Dallas County Sheriff Office
01.2006 - 01.2015
M.D. - Social Work
UTA of Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix