Janet D. Thurston
Philadelphia PA 19151
Phone: 215-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To collectively utilize human services experiences and business management
educational background in a challenging and personally fulfilling
employment opportunity that offers advancement.
EDUCATION
2005-2008 University of Phoenix
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Art-Health Care Administration
1995-2001 Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA
Batchelor of Science-Business Administration-Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of Human Services
Philadelphia, PA
Social Work Services Manager 2 2007- Present
Create and develop Family Service Plans with family participants to assist
in strengthening family structure
Investigate new reports of abuse and neglect for existing cases
Monitor and supervise sub-contracted agencies for family progress and child
safety
Supervise and mentor appointed interns selected through organization
PathwaysPA
Media, PA
Supervising Case Manager 2006-2007
Supervise the Batchelor Level Case Manager and Residential Staff
Coordinate services and resources for families including educational,
vocational, therapeutic and medical
Create and implement new polices and procedures for residential program
Complete intake interviews for potential candidates interested in
residential program.
Wordsworth Academy
Philadelphia, PA
Therapeutic Supportive Staff 2005-2007
Provide individual support to youth with mental health, emotional and
behavioral concerns
Assist mental health team in development of treatment plan for youth
Counsel families of youth about mental health, coping strategies and
effective communication skills.
Philadelphia Health Management Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
Specialized Case Coordinator 2004-2006
Provided intensive case management support to caseload of 18-22 TANF
recipients.
Identified barriers of recipients and located resources to help
participants achieve self-sufficiency goal.
Documented all contacts with clients and maintained accurate and timely
records of all case management/counseling sessions.
Tabor Children Services
Philadelphia, PA
Foster Care Social Worker 2002-2004
Reunited children with biological families when possible
Supervised the safety of children that are within the foster care
environment
Counseled and aided biological family members of children towards the goal
of reunification
E. J. Merrick & Co.
Philadelphia, PA
Office Manager 2001-Present (Seasonal)
Monitor the day-to-day operations of fast paced accounting office.
Ensure that consumers are provided with the highest customer service from
staff
Create weekly schedules for administrative and custodial staff.
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST