Stacie Otte
Driftwood
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of children. Respectful and compassionate professional offering ten-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients and families in need.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator III
Department Of Family And Protective Services
San Marcos, TX
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations to determine if abuse or neglect occurred.
- Prepared affidavits and testified in court.
- Advocating for children: Ensuring children receive appropriate care and services.
- Finding solutions: Working towards long-term solutions for children, such as adoption or family reunification.
- Providing services: Offering counseling, referrals to community resources and other services.
Behavior Interventionist/Teacher
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs, TX
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Coordinated with school counselors and psychologists to address the underlying emotional or mental health issues that may contribute to problematic behaviors in students.
- Delivered high-quality instruction that accommodates diverse learning styles while addressing specific behavioral needs of individual students.
Childcare Director
Stepping Stone School
Austin, TX
04.2010 - 07.2018
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX05.2007
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Research abilities
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Legal knowledge
- Risk Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Received the Outstanding Achievement Award by The State of Texas in 2023 and 2024 for The Department of Family Protective Services.
Timeline
Investigator III
Department Of Family And Protective Services
06.2021 - 07.2024
Behavior Interventionist/Teacher
Dripping Springs Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2021
Childcare Director
Stepping Stone School
04.2010 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science -
University of Mary Hardin Baylor