Manager Services

Terice Thornton

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Experienced Professional Social Services Provider

Results-oriented team player with proven abilities in providing effective social services

Ability to successfully and proficiently work with diverse individuals

Core Expertise

Placement and supervision of children in residential setting based on individual needs

Facilitate Family Team meetings with service providers and staff to develop case plans

Assess home environment and address any concerns or safety issues

Conduct preparation interviews to determine a family’s needs

Provide services for developmentally delayed children

Make referrals to community agencies to meet determined needs of clients

Case management, documentation and follow-up according to State/Federal guidelines

Maintain financial budget of State funded programs providing services to at-risk families

Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of physical and electronic records

Treatment Plan development and implementation

CPS and Foster Care certification

Counsel Families and Children that are in Crisis

Conducts consumer intakes, treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention

Provide supportive Counseling to Consumers

Performs lead worker functions as a supervisor for other Para-professionals

Performs Mental Health Crisis intervention assessments, Bio-psychosocial assessment and CAFAS for stabilization in the home or hospitalization

Provides group training to clients in implementing behavior modification techniques

Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management, youth services, community and social services in an effort to transition clients to home and or community

Experience

Pathways Mobile Crisis

Social Services Tech III May 2012-Present Greenville, GA

Community Action for Improvement

Family Service Worker December 2009-August 2010 LaGrange, GA

Harris County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

Social Services Case Manager November 2006-July 2009 LaGrange, GA

Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Facilitator

District 4 Public Health

Social Services Provider I October 2005-October 2006 LaGrange, GA

Heard County DFCS

Social Services Case Manager July 2001-October 2005 LaGrange, GA

Skills

Case Management

Word and Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organization

Interpersonal

Documentation

Facilitation

CPR Certified CAFAS Certified CPI Certified

Education

B.A.-Social Work/Criminal Justice, Minor-Psychology LaGrange College

Master of Community Counseling (in progress) Troy University

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