High School Supervisor
Resume:
Patricia E. Thomas
Albany, GA 31705
JOB OBJECTIVES: Seeking a position which utilizes knowledge, experience, and leadership abilities.
EDUCATION: 1999-2001 Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Master of Social Work
1976-1977 Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Master of Education
1969-1973 Albany State University
Albany, GA
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Social Work
1967-1969 Albany High School
Albany, GA
High School Diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE:
JANUARY, 2008- PRESENT
DOUGHERTY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ALBANY, GEORGIA 31701
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Serve as a Substitute Teacher in the event that the Classroom Teacher is out. I have served as a long term substitute for the Dougherty County School System for an extended period. I completed lesson plans, recorded grades, held Parent/ Teacher Conferences and taught the curriculum.
October 1997-November 2007
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services, Albany, GA
Economic Support Program Director
Manages overall planning, direction, and supervision of the Economic Support Section. Provides administrative and programmatic supervision to the Economic Support Administrator, Corrective Action Consultant, and Trainer. Serves as a member of the agency’s management team. Develops community resources and service advisory councils. Prepares and manages annual budgets for county-funded programs/projects. Manages personnel and training within the Economic Support Section. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related seminars and conferences.
July 1, 2005 – December 2007
Albany Counseling of Georgia
Albany, GA
Counselor Part-time
Provided assessments, psycho-socials and consultation sessions
With Families and /or children.
July 1, 1999-March 31, 2000
Division of Family and Children Services
Atlanta, GA
Medicaid Program Consultant (Temporary position)
Communicated appropriate policy interpretation and consultation to State, Vendor and Field staff, accurately documenting all policy interpretations for future use. Gathered pertinent information from sources such as county records, case records, questionnaires, data profiles and customer, employee, and allied agency surveys. Interviewed management, staff, customers and vendors in accordance with the established guidelines. Selected and reviewed case records in accordance and established procedures. Provided management and programmatic guidance to State, Field, vendor and staff. Advised Field staff of new practices and procedures. Monitored corrective action plan activities for program improvement.
March 1989-August 1989
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Acting Program Director
Supervised the Economic Support Unit and performed duties in the absence of the Program Director.
December 1988-October 1997
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Family Assistance Administrative Supervisor
Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the functions of the Economic Support Section. Directly supervised a staff of one Intake Supervisor senior, one Adult Medicaid Caseworker Supervisor, one Claims Manager, one Program Assistant, and four Caseworker Seniors in the area of TANF, Food Stamps, and Medicaid.
April 1988-November 1988
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Caseworker Supervisor Senior
Responsible for planning, organizing, and regulating the work flow of twelve (12) Principal Caseworkers and evaluating techniques used by workers to ensure timely and accurate completion of all assignments. Held weekly unit meetings and conferences to guide and track workers performances. Monitored complaints for validity and assisted workers in the resolution of valid complaints. Have full program policy knowledge for TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare, and Employment Services.
August 1985-April 1988
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Caseworker Supervisor
Responsible for planning, organizing, and regulating the work flow of seven caseworkers and evaluating techniques used by workers to ensure timely and accurate completion of all assignments. Held weekly unit meetings and conferences to guide and track worker’s work and performances.
October 1981-August 1985
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Caseworker Principal
Investigated fraud referrals, agency errors, client errors and hot line referrals. Computed manual budgets and parts to determine overpayments. Completed claim summaries interviewed clients in reference to suspected fraud. Completed necessary forms and prepared suspected fraud cases to present to Grand Jury and Superior Court.
December 1979-September 1981
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Caseworker Senior
Responsible for a combined caseload of Food Stamp and AFDC. Completed AFDC redeterminations, recertifications, and interim changes. Maintained a caseload of approximately 480 cases.
October 1978-December 1979
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
Albany, GA
Caseworker
Responsible for a caseload of approximately 450 PA and Food Stamp cases. Processed all applications, completed recertifications and interim changes.
June 1976-June 1977
Dougherty County Board of Education, Albany, GA
Teacher
Prepared and taught a curriculum which included math, reading, writing, science, and the Wisconsin Design Skills to a second grade transitional class of 25 students.
August 1975-June 1976
Dougherty County Board of Education, Albany, GA
Para-professional
Assisted classroom teacher in preparation of classroom materials, and instructing students with reading, writing, math and the Wisconsin Design Skills.
ACTIVITES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS:
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
1990 Quality Task Force Certificate
1992 Cultural Diversity Task Force
1993 Coalition for Cultural Diversity
1995 DHR Leadership Class
State of GA Faithful Service Award for 25 years
Georgia Educator Certificate School Social Work
Epsilon Delta Chapter
Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society
National Association of Social Worker (NASW)
2001 Conflict Resolution Training
Head Start Advisory Board
Weed and Seed Committee member
Albany Chamber of Commerce membership and Economic Development Committee
STRENGTHS: Enthusiastic, dependable, punctual, and helping others to help themselves.
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