Shannon Sanders
Anahuac,TX
Summary
Specialized in child welfare and human services with extensive experience in managing complex cases and coordinating services among caregivers and professionals. Committed to applying trauma-informed care principles and enhancing policy compliance to improve service delivery. Recognized as a leader in developing innovative solutions for family support and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CVS Child Watch Case Manager V
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Houston, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Managed complex child welfare cases for vulnerable children and families, ensuring tailored support and intervention.
- Coordinated services among caregivers, legal professionals, service providers, and community partners to facilitate comprehensive care.
- Apply trauma-informed practices to support child safety, permanency, and well-being.
- Provide consultation and guidance regarding policy compliance, service delivery, and case planning.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to enhance outcomes for children and families through integrated service delivery.
Volunteer
Bridge Over Troubled Water Domestic Violence Shelter
Pasadena, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Provided support to individuals and families affected by family violence, facilitating access to vital resources.
- Aided individuals in accessing community resources, developing safety plans, and navigating supportive services.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to families in the shelter, fostering a sense of community and support.
Kinship Development Services Advanced Senior Specialist
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Liberty, Texas
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Delivered statewide and regional expertise in kinship care, permanency planning, and caregiver support to enhance service delivery.
- Developed and facilitated educational resources for caregivers and service providers to improve access to support services.
- Collaborated with community organizations and governmental partners to expand access to supportive services.
- Coordinated program implementation, quality improvement initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen service effectiveness.
- Analyzed trends and barriers impacting placement stability and developed recommendations for improvement.
- Delivered presentations and technical assistance to internal staff and external partners.
- Recipient, Kinship Award of Excellence (2024).
- State Office Recognition for Pathways to Placement Initiative (2024).
- Served on Child Without Placement Advisory Board (2021-2025).
Family Based Safety Services Advanced Senior Specialist
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Liberty, Texas
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, and child safety concerns to inform intervention strategies.
- Developed intervention strategies and service plans utilizing trauma-informed principles.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, courts, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to coordinate support for families in crisis.
- Provided mentoring, consultation, training, and support to staff regarding complex case issues.
- Evaluated service effectiveness to enhance program quality and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
Supervisor, Family Based Safety Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Liberty, Texas
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised multidisciplinary staff to enhance family preservation and ensure child safety.
- Conducted case reviews and quality assurance to maintain compliance and improve service standards.
- Provided coaching, policy guidance, training, and performance management.
- Led initiatives focused on improving service delivery and client outcomes.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders to expand and strengthen family support resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/ELA 6-12 Grade
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2010
Skills
- Case management
- Trauma-informed care
- Policy compliance
- Service coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Case needs assessment
- Documentation proficiency
- Case documentation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Child welfare advocacy
- Problem solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
Relevant Qualifications
- Extensive experience serving survivors impacted by domestic violence, trauma, neglect, and family instability.
- Experienced in trauma-informed assessment, safety planning, resource coordination, and family stabilization.
- Strong presentation, training, and technical assistance experience with staff, caregivers, and community partners.
- Skilled in policy interpretation, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, and program implementation.
- Experience collaborating with law enforcement, courts, schools, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead committees, advisory groups, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong written communication skills including creating trainings, assisting Regional Director creating a policy, Assisted in creating Manual for Children without Placement, assessments, case documentation, and executive summaries.
- Experience collecting, evaluating, and utilizing data to improve service delivery and outcomes.
- Dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations through survivor-centered and family-centered approaches.
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- CPR
- Trauma Informed Care
- CANS Assessor
Accomplishments
- 2025- VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR- DV THE BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
- 2024- RECOGNIZED PATHWAYS TO PLACEMENT
- 2024- KINSHIP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
- 2021- NOMINATED CPS LEADER OF THE YEAR
- 2016-2018- SUPERVISORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
- 2022-2025- LEAD CWOP ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER REG6B
Timeline
CVS Child Watch Case Manager V
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
03.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Bridge Over Troubled Water Domestic Violence Shelter
03.2025 - Current
Kinship Development Services Advanced Senior Specialist
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
09.2021 - 03.2025
Family Based Safety Services Advanced Senior Specialist
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2018 - 09.2021
Supervisor, Family Based Safety Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
11.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/ELA 6-12 Grade
Sam Houston State University