Tiquita Patterson
Spring,TX
Summary
Social worker with experience in child protective services, case management, crisis intervention, and group counseling. Manages caseloads, prepares court reports, provides testimony, completes home studies, and develops treatment plans that support children, families, and probation clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CVS Specialist I-IV/ ICPC Specialist IV
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
01.2009 - Current
- Provided mentoring, counseling, support, and encouragement to children in need while building trusted relationships for emotional support.
- Led team efforts and worked closely with colleagues to meet shared goals.
- Managed caseloads ranging from 10 to 60 and balanced priorities to meet deadlines and policy requirements.
- Represented agency in court through testimony and court report preparation.
- Created plans to address child and family needs, documented key facts for accuracy, completed home studies for potential foster parents and family members, performed child safety assessments for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services cases, completed family interviews and home visits for abuse and neglect investigations, and developed service plans with families, kinship caregivers, and community providers.
Group Counselor
Your New Beginnings
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Counseled clients on anger management, parenting skills, substance abuse, and theft, supporting individuals on probation or parole in addressing critical personal challenges. Tailored counseling programs to meet unique client needs through structured Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Standard Outpatient Programs (SOP), facilitating personal growth and social reintegration.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions at Your New Beginnings for diverse client needs.
- Facilitated supportive discussions on recovery topics. on recovery, coping skills, and healthy communication.
- Assessed client concerns and documented progress using confidential counseling records.
Education
Graduate School Of Social Work -
Prairie View A&M University
01-2024
Graduate School Of Education -
Texas Southern University
01-2013
School of Juvenile Justice -
Prairie View A&M University
01-2006
Diploma -
Eastern Hills High
01-2001
Skills
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Home study assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse counseling
- Treatment planning
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Psychosocial assessment
- Child welfare and protective services
- Court testimony
- Client documentation
- Case documentation
- Client data analysis
- Mental health training
- Group facilitation
- Family advocacy
- Team leadership
- Professional communication
- Patient-centered care
INTERNSHIP
- Probation Officer, Houston Juvenile Probation Department: CUPS7 (Fall 2005)
- School Counselor, Pearland ISD
- Missionary Village (Social Work)
- Your New Beginnings, Group Therapy (Social Worker)
Timeline
Group Counselor
Your New Beginnings
01.2023 - 01.2025
CVS Specialist I-IV/ ICPC Specialist IV
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
01.2009 - Current
Graduate School Of Social Work -
Prairie View A&M University
Graduate School Of Education -
Texas Southern University
School of Juvenile Justice -
Prairie View A&M University
Diploma -
Eastern Hills High