SHAWN CARTER
Houston,TX
Summary
Human services and education professional with experience in youth and family support, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and educational services. Background includes court-connected youth programming, family engagement, behavioral support, and classroom instruction. Currently serving as a CPS Conservatorship Caseworker with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CPS Conservatorship Caseworker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Serve in a child protective services conservatorship role supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system.
- Investigated child safety concerns for Texas family services cases.
- Assessed risk and home conditions during home visits.
- Developed service plans with parents, caregivers, and children in care.
- Documented case contacts in DFPS IMPACT records.
- Coordinated placements with kinship caregivers and foster homes to ensure stable and supportive environments for children.
- Collaborated with courts, schools, and law enforcement partners.
- Arranged support services for children, parents, family members and fictive-kin.
- Testified in hearings regarding child welfare cases to provide insights and advocate for the best interests of children.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress toward goals, and document service delivery.
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
- Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.
- Developed individualized service plans based on client's strengths and identified needs.
- Maintained updated progress notes and case record and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans, and education.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other community resources.
- Counseled families on family dynamics, substance abuse prevention, recovery, domestic violence intervention, and parenting skills to foster healthier family relationships.
7th and 8th Grade History Teacher
Varnett Public Charter School
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
- 7th Grade Texas History Teacher
- Developed tailored lesson plans to engage students in Texas History and enhance comprehension.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve student understanding of Texas History.
- Facilitated group projects to foster collaboration and critical thinking among students.
- 8th Grade U.S. History
- Designed customized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs in 8th Grade U.S. History.
- STAAR Exam prep
- Created quizzes and tests
- Participated in Parent Teacher Conference meetings
Secondary Social Studies Teacher of Record
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas), Katy High School
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Engaged students in understanding global contexts through TEKS-based instructional strategies, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
- Promoted higher-order thinking, leadership, classroom discourse, and activities that activated prior knowledge and supported new learning.
- Facilitated higher-order thinking and leadership skills through classroom discourse and activities that connected prior knowledge to new concepts.
- Monitored student understanding and adapted lessons based on performance data to enhance learning outcomes.
Justice of the Peace Court Program Youth Manager
Harris County TRIAD Prevention Program
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Coordinated components of Justice of the Peace Court Program, including court liaison services, Parent/Team Survival Program, and JP Court Wrap-Around Program, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Applied the Texas Family Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Education Code when identifying services for youth and families.
- Planned and implemented cases in accordance with jurisdictional requirements, with a focus on improved outcomes for youth and families.
- Partnered with school systems, courts, and government entities to facilitate progress on established goals, enhancing support for youth and families.
Group Leader
Espoir Youth Program, Inc.
Westbury, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with program coordinator to design and implement curriculum tailored to developmental needs of students.
- Coordinated Young Men in Progress workshop, enhancing social and academic skills for participants.
- Used formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and facilitated learning environments for three STEM instructors.
- Applied formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and supported learning environments for three STEM instructors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
College of Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY 09.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY 09.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
- Family services
- Caseload management
- Client advocacy
- Family engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Agency collaboration
- Case documentation
- Trauma-informed support
- Behavioral support
- Texas family law
- Education standards
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint
CUST
- SOCIOLOGY
- CHILD WELFARE
- HUMAN SERVICES
- CASE MANAGEMENT
- SHAWN CARTER | COUNSELING
Timeline
CPS Conservatorship Caseworker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
01.2023 - Current
7th and 8th Grade History Teacher
Varnett Public Charter School
10.2022 - 01.2023
Secondary Social Studies Teacher of Record
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas), Katy High School
07.2021 - 10.2022
Justice of the Peace Court Program Youth Manager
Harris County TRIAD Prevention Program
01.2016 - 01.2021
Group Leader
Espoir Youth Program, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
College of Old Westbury
09.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
09.1999 - 06.2002