Riquilla Thompson
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Experienced Child Protective Services professional with 10+ years in adoption services, legal support, and program compliance. Strong background in case management, training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary partners. Skilled in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and working with vulnerable populations. Proven ability to manage complex cases with empathy and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CPS Program Specialist III- Legal Support
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
01.2023 - Current
- Serves as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements.
- Performs comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies; and prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
- Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program.
- Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to program assignment.
CPS Senior Advanced Adoption Specialist IV
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
04.2015 - 01.2023
- Recruits, identifies and match children with prospective adoptive families; and provides services to children in adoptive placement.
- Recruits, trains, assesses and develops foster and adoptive families.
- Liaise between agency staff, judicial officials, and medical professionals to ensure permanency for children.
- Assist with onboarding new hires.
- Maintains case documentation to provide a complete and accurate written record.
- Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity.
CPS Advanced Adoption Specialist III
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Conducts risk assessments of protective services cases and implements case actions.
- Participates in community awareness activities.
- Supervises adoptive placements until adoption is final.
- Conducts assessments of current life situations of child or children and families to determine the presence of child abuse and neglect.
- Arranges for educational, medical, and psychiatric examinations or treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Women's Studies
University of Houston
05.2011
Skills
- Training and leadership experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Case management and conflict resolution
- Ability to create and maintain effective and professional relationships with various partner agencies
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Ability to work with a vulnerable population
- Data analysis and critical thinking
Timeline
CPS Program Specialist III- Legal Support
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
01.2023 - Current
CPS Senior Advanced Adoption Specialist IV
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
04.2015 - 01.2023
CPS Advanced Adoption Specialist III
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
02.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History/Women's Studies
University of Houston