Samantha Bower Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Managing a team of caseworkers who provide ongoing support services to mitigate the concerns in families with abuse or neglect concerns. I develop my staff through conferences, performance evaluations, providing ongoing training, support, and performance recognition. I conduct ongoing case readings, policy review, performance reports, and ensure compliance with State Policy and Procedures. I attend court hearings, review court reports, testify in court, and work closely with the legal parties and external stakeholders, maintaining positive work relationships.

Austin, Texas, United States

Receiving cases from investigators after children are removed from the home and placed in CPS conservatorship. I determined each child and parents needs and ensured that appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, records or further assessments were made. I ensured all services are focused on achieving positive permanency for the children and families. Additionally, I had experience as a mentor for new hires coming into the position and training them to do the job proficiently and correctly.

Caldwell, Texas

Ensuring child safety, conducting safety and risk assessments, creating court reports and affidavits, assessing families for services needed, and working closely with community partners. I managed a caseload, scheduled family team meetings, completed extensive case documentation and helped families develop plans for permanency.

Seguin, Tx

Supervising, coordinating and performing a variety of detention duties on behalf of Guadalupe County Juvenile Detention Center. I provided for the safety, security, and care of detainees; monitored surveillance equipment and inmate wellbeing; supervised detainee activities; prepared and maintained detention records and reports; and performed other related duties as assigned. I had experience as the programs officer in the position, creating daily schedules and activities for the inmates when on summer break, holiday or after school activities.

Lead infant teacher

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice And Corrections

Minor in Health Promotion

Public Health, Public Health Education And Promotion

100+ credit hours in Public Health

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice And Corrections