Eligibility Specialist Childcare Provider
Resume:
Lisa Thornburg
Fulton, Missouri 65251
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EDUCATION:
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Columbia, Missouri
Legal & Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice, Research & Design, Current Issues & Future Direction, Crisis Intervention, DEA Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management
Worked on Masters in Criminal Justice Degree
6/2009-5/2012 Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri
Bachelors in General Studies with minor in Psychology
9/2006-6/2009 William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri
Associate of Art Degree
5/1985 Fulton High School
Fulton, Missouri
WORK EXPERIENCE:
10/2017-Present Department of Social Services for State of Missouri
*Family Support Division/Family Support Eligibility Specialist
*Case Management
*Determination of initial and continuing eligibility of clients for income maintenance programs such as food assistance, medical services, financial assistance & nutritional assistance
*Interviewing clients, explaining application procedures & assisting individuals in completing application forms for income maintenance programs
*Assisting individuals in utilizing resources in division & community
*Gathering, verifying, evaluating, & entering necessary social, financial, & medical information to determine the need & eligibility for public assistance
*Preparation of summaries of findings to be used in making determination of eligibility for public assistance, ensuring compliance with applicable state & federal laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures
*Authorizing public assistance based on client circumstances & public assistance program requirements
*Maintaining complete & accurate computerized and/or paper records of client eligibility & preparing reports as required
*Completion of reinvestigations as required by program policy, state and/or federal mandates to ensure continued eligibility for agency services
*Referring families, children, adults or aged receiving assistance to other agencies or community resources
02/2017-10/2017 Fulton State Hospital
*Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist
*Worked with mentally ill patients
*Taught life skills
*Assisted patients with behaviors and life issues
*Documented patients daily progress towards their individual treatment plans
*Assisted nursing staff with vitals and various duties
07/2016-Present North Callaway School District-T-Bird Learning Center
*Preschool Educator/Substitute Educator
*Wrote preschool curriculum for 3-4 year olds
*Taught preschool children
*Conducted parent teacher conferences
*Tested children on their current abilities
*Supervised activities with children
* Teach all grade levels for school district
1/2000-4/2016 Division of Youth Services-Fulton Treatment Center
Youth Specialist II
*Serving as a youth supervisor with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, care & therapy of the youth
*Providing youth supervision; implementation of group and individual treatment plans
*Maintaining security in buildings, grounds & other posts; intervening during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes & to gain physical control of youth
*Supervision of youth in residential/day treatment facilities in the performance of work activities & during recreational & religious activities; conducting inspections for health & safety hazards
* Substitute teacher for Court referred youth
* Work with clients’ family members and other treatment staff, client status, and progress
* Instructor for CPR/First Aid for staff
* Instructor for Suicide Prevention
* Conduct Substance Abuse Program for Court referred youth
* Case management of Court referred youth
* Assures proper legal safeguards for children/youth are followed
* Working with staff by securing information concerning the clients social environmental background
* Assisted to implement a Character Traits Program at the facility
8/2014-7/2016 Fulton Public Schools
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
*Teaching grade school, middle school and high school
5/1997-1/2000 True Manufacturing
Production Line Worker
* Wiring and installation of refrigeration coolers
* Production line assembly
* Sheet metal worker
6/1993-12/1997 Fulton Housing Authority
Pre-School Instructor
* Provided classroom instruction for at risk students
* Supervised recreational outdoor activities for at risk students
6/1993-5/1997 Lisa’s Home Daycare
Childcare Provider
* Provided care for five unrelated children
* Knowledgeable of child development and behavior issues
2/1993-5/1993 Fulton Head Start
Head Start Teacher’s Aid
* Aid for at risk behavior disordered children
* Assistant to Head Start teacher
10/1992-1/1993 Playhouse Preschool
Pre-school Teacher
* Organized and implemented daily lesson plans
* Provided technical assistance to parents
10/1988-10/1992 Heartland Daycare
Pre-school Teacher
* Organized and implemented daily lesson plans
* Provided technical assistance to parents
4/1984-8/1987 McDonald’s Restaurant
Assistant Manager
* Supervised crew of eight staff per shift
* Completed closing check outs and deposits
Tonya Hays-Martin
Fulton State Hospital
Librarian
Fulton, Mo 65251
Vicki Dye
Fulton State Hospital
AOSA @ Materials Management
Fulton, MO 65251
Michelle Lechner
LCSW Team Leader
Fulton State Hospital
Fulton, MO 65251
Donna Thornhill
Church Counselor
27820 Cypress Lane
Loop E
Warrenton, Mo 63383
Kelly English Borman
Retired Educator
County Road 240
Kingdom City, Mo 65262
Angie Martin
Central Registry Unit
Department of Health and Senior Services
912 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, Mo 65109
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