Penelope Smith
Sanger,TX
Summary
Compassionate Permanency Specialist with substantial knowledge in child welfare and case management. Proficient in developing comprehensive permanency plans, demonstrating strengths in relationship-building and communication to ensure positive outcomes for children. Demonstrated impact on previous work through successful placement of children into permanent homes while maintaining compliance with all state regulations and policies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Permanency Specialist
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Denton, TX
07.1999 - 04.2024
- Initiated and coordinated child protective services investigations, including interviewing family members, assessing safety risks, and making recommendations to supervisors.
- Conducted home visits with families to assess the safety of children in their homes and provide resources for parents.
- Developed case plans and monitored progress towards goals that ensured the safety of children and their families.
- Assessed risk factors to determine whether further involvement from law enforcement or other agencies was necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions with clients and casework activities according to agency policy.
- Participated in court hearings related to cases involving abuse or neglect of children.
- Worked closely with foster care providers and monitored placements for safety concerns.
- Reviewed medical records when needed in order to make decisions regarding a child's wellbeing.
- Attended trainings related to child welfare topics such as trauma-informed practice and cultural competency.
- Responded quickly during after-hours emergencies involving at-risk youth or vulnerable adults.
- Talked with children on regular basis to check for contentedness and monitor progress.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-1998
Skills
- Family reunification
- Supervisory skills
- Legal Documentation
- Court Proceedings
- Progress Monitoring
- Case Management
- Conducting interviews
- Active Listening
- Home visits
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Written Communication
- Case history compilation
- Multicultural Awareness
- Client documentation
- Reliability
- Client Interviewing
Accomplishments
Caseworker of the Year Nominee by Tarrant County CASA 2003
CPS Award of Distinction 2019
Timeline
Local Permanency Specialist
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
07.1999 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Texas Woman's University
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