Monica Walters
Sanger,TX
Summary
Accomplished Family Conference Specialist known for strong collaborative skills and effective communication. Experience in guiding peers and families through complex situations, committed to optimizing family support services and enhancing child safety and well-being.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Conference Specialist
Child Protective Services
Denton, Texas
02.2013 - Current
- Facilitated collaboration among families, attorneys, caseworkers, and community support to arrange meetings that address family needs.
- Led collaborative sessions to create an appropriation action plan aimed at enhancing family dynamics and ensuring safety, permanency, and well-being for children.
- Crafted engaging training and orientation content aimed at empowering participants and local community members to secure essential services.
- Assisted in compiling regional evaluative data for monthly statistical reports. Supported preparation of administrative reports. Coordinated logistics for conference sites.
- Facilitated meetings to uphold the strength and integrity of family group dynamics.
- Reviewed and implemented up-to-date policy changes, procedures, laws, and regulations to maintain operational standards across all programs.
- Guided peers through challenging meetings by providing continuous coaching and support.
- Navigated continuous agency changes and leveraged emerging technologies to achieve optimal results for families.
Child Protective Services Investigator
Child Protective Services
Dallas And Denton, Texas
04.2007 - 02.2013
- Conducted thorough investigations to evaluate current and potential risks of child abuse by interviewing parents, family members, children, and professionals.
- Guided and supported new employees through onboarding and training processes.
- Guided low-income families in navigating community resources and developing effective solutions for children's sustained well-being.
- Engaged in court hearings and departmental meetings to support case management and staffing decisions.
- Executed home visits to evaluate overall risks and implement effective solutions for identified concerns.
- Coordinated the placement process for children removed from their homes, prioritizing safety and well-being.
Child Protective Services Caseworker IV
Child Protective Services
Dallas, TX
11.2001 - 04.2007
- Formulated and executed comprehensive service plans for children and parents, ensuring all identified needs are effectively addressed.
- Assessed service plans consistently and provided recommendations to the court regarding child permanency goals.
- Guided children in initiating college readiness by creating a structured plan and equipping them with the skills to complete necessary tasks from age 16 onward.
- Assessed individual needs of children in substitute care and coordinated appropriate resources to enhance their stability and permanency outcomes.
- Engaged in department staffing permanency conferences to enhance team stability and effectiveness.
- Assisted in preparing court reports and provided testimony regarding children's needs and parent progress. Supported legal teams during court trials as a key expert.
- Coordinated completion of referrals for testing and therapy services, prioritizing the well-being of parents and children.
- Coordinated and executed adoption initiatives for various children to provide stable and loving homes.
- Collected and documented case records daily to ensure accurate and up-to-date information management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Life/Child Development Psychology
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OKSkills
- Public speaking confidence
- Event planning expertise
- Cross-cultural communication
Timeline
Family Conference Specialist
Child Protective Services
02.2013 - Current
Child Protective Services Investigator
Child Protective Services
04.2007 - 02.2013
Child Protective Services Caseworker IV
Child Protective Services
11.2001 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Family Life/Child Development Psychology
Oklahoma Christian University