Madlynn Weishiemer
Lubbock
Summary
Professional with focus on child welfare, specializing in creating and implementing effective permanency plans. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in critical thinking and communication.
Professional with significant expertise in child welfare and family services. Proven track record of enhancing family stability and ensuring child safety through effective case management and strong advocacy. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes, adaptable to evolving needs, and consistently reliable. Strong skills in assessment, problem-solving, and communication, with focus on making impactful decisions to support permanency planning.
Experienced with developing and implementing permanency plans for children in foster care. Utilizes strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage complex cases effectively. Track record of fostering collaboration and achieving long-term placement goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Specialist
St. Francis Ministries
Lubbock, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated family reunification efforts through comprehensive case assessments and planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective permanency strategies for children in care.
- Monitored progress of cases, ensuring compliance with state regulations and best practices.
- Advocated for children's needs while fostering strong relationships with families and community resources.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff understanding of permanency options and processes.
- Implemented data tracking systems to improve documentation accuracy and case management efficiency.
- Conducted regular reviews of case files, identifying trends and recommending process improvements.
- Led workshops on trauma-informed care to inform practice among staff and stakeholders in the organization.
- Facilitated successful transitions for youth aging out of foster care through connecting them with vital resources such as housing assistance, educational opportunities, and employment supports.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism throughout all interactions.
- Strengthened relationships between birth families and caregivers through regular communication and support, promoting positive engagement in the permanency process.
- Improved permanency outcomes by developing and implementing effective case plans tailored to individual children''s needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of potential adoptive families, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the child.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the agency by actively participating in team building activities, sharing best practices, and offering support to colleagues when needed.
After school teacher/ substitute teacher
Dbs Kids
Lubbock, Texas
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Facilitated daily activities that promoted teamwork, cooperation, and social skills in diverse groups.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address individual needs.
- Organized educational projects that enhanced student involvement and interest in various subjects.
- Trained and mentored new staff on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing feedback to guide learning improvements.
- Coordinated with local organizations to enhance program offerings and community engagement initiatives.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
Intern
High Point Village
Lubbock, TX
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in daily operational tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve process efficiency and enhance service delivery.
- Supported project management by organizing materials and resources for various initiatives.
- Conducted research on best practices to optimize program offerings and participant engagement.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Barista/cashier
Rivery Coffeehouse and Bakery
Georgetown, Texas
06.2022 - 07.2022
- This job as a barista was my actual summer job. At this job I learned how to be fast skilled with drink making and learning more with customer service skills.
Clothing Sale Associate
Pink Poppy
Georgetown, Texas
05.2022 - 06.2022
- I worked here for a short period of time. I had thought this place was going to be my summer job while I was home for the summer. Ended up, that they could not afford to pay me and I was let go.
Sales Representative
Statewide Remodeling
Lubbock, Texas
02.2022 - 04.2022
- This job experience taught me a lot in a short period of time because it was a sales job. For this job I worked at both home depot locations in Lubbock, and tried to sell appointments for home remodeling to the customers shopping in home depot.
Student Worker
Vernon Parish School Board
Leesville, LA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Although I was hired as a student worker for the summer, I gained the most communication skills and customer service skills at this job. When I was hired they lost the receptionist and since I had experience in answering phones, I was given that job instead for the summer.
employee
Gilberts Pizza
Leesville, LA
07.2019 - 06.2020
Education
No Degree -
Leesville High School
Leesville, LA05-2020
High School Diploma -
George Ranch High School
Richmond, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Student
Texas Tech
Lubbock, TX08-2025
Skills
- Multitasking
- Customer service skills
- Teamwork
- Stay on task easily
- Good communication Skills
- Fast
- Cooperative
- Individualized service planning
- Professional boundaries
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Family engagement
- Child development
- Behavioral assessment
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Permanency Specialist
St. Francis Ministries
09.2025 - Current
Intern
High Point Village
05.2025 - 08.2025
After school teacher/ substitute teacher
Dbs Kids
01.2024 - 09.2025
Barista/cashier
Rivery Coffeehouse and Bakery
06.2022 - 07.2022
Clothing Sale Associate
Pink Poppy
05.2022 - 06.2022
Sales Representative
Statewide Remodeling
02.2022 - 04.2022
Student Worker
Vernon Parish School Board
06.2020 - 09.2020
employee
Gilberts Pizza
07.2019 - 06.2020
No Degree -
Leesville High School
High School Diploma -
George Ranch High School
Bachelor of Science - Student
Texas Tech