Teamwork
Problem-solving
Samara Duran
Amarillo
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Placement Coordinator at Saint Francis Ministries, excelling in problem-solving and teamwork to enhance child placements. Proven ability to manage complex cases, ensuring safety and stability for children in foster care. Skilled in coordinating evaluations and fostering collaboration among stakeholders for successful outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Placement Coordinator
Saint Francis Ministries
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitate placement for children entering foster care, ensuring suitability for both child and provider.
- Attend and contribute to meetings focused on stabilizing current placements to prevent disruptions.
- Collaborate with placement providers to enhance the success of child placements.
Permanency Specialist
Saint Francis Ministries
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitate placement for children entering foster care, ensuring suitability for both child and provider.
- Attend and contribute to meetings focused on stabilizing current placements to prevent disruptions.
- Collaborate with placement providers to enhance the success of child placements.
Conservatorship Worker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed cases to ensure children’s safety, stability, and long-term placement success.
- Coordinated testing, evaluations, and referrals to address children's developmental needs.
- Worked with parents to identify behavioral changes needed for child reunification.
Texas Works Advisor I
Texas Department of Health & Human Services
05.2020 - 06.2021
Service Advisor
Brown Automotive Group
09.2019 - 05.2020
Correctional Officer IV
Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
09.2018 - 10.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Social Work
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Timeline
Placement Coordinator
Saint Francis Ministries
07.2023 - Current
Permanency Specialist
Saint Francis Ministries
03.2022 - 07.2023
Conservatorship Worker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2021 - 03.2022
Texas Works Advisor I
Texas Department of Health & Human Services
05.2020 - 06.2021
Service Advisor
Brown Automotive Group
09.2019 - 05.2020
Correctional Officer IV
Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Texas A&M University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Social Work
Amarillo College
05.2001 -
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