Ethan DePaul Thornton
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in client intake and community outreach at Central Division Victim Services. Proven ability to develop trauma-informed service plans and facilitate support groups, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction. Skilled in data entry and resource referral, fostering strong relationships to address community needs effectively.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Neighborhood Advisor
Central Division Victim Services
12.2022 - Current
- Outreach to potential clients utilizing community partner data, coordinate and assist with client intake, contact clients to schedule one-on-one appointments and provide resources & referrals, develop individualized service plans for clients
- Deliver services through an integrated trauma-informed approach in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner while maintaining confidentiality
- Assist with community awareness and relationship building within the and Kensington service area: May include outreach, marketing, tabling, attending relevant events, social media page management, event and outreach planning, etc.;
- Contact clients, community members, and other stakeholders to conduct surveys and evaluations;
- Research, data entry, administrative organization, filing and data verification under the discretion of your supervisor for relevant projects and evidence-based reports;
- Function as part of the coordinated service delivery team;
- Develop supportive relationships by applying helping skills within a crisis intervention and family framework and participate in opportunities to expose youth to experiences that will increase their worldview;
- Facilitate support groups and public education presentations as directed;
- Assist clients in meeting their basic needs by utilizing partnering agency support;
- Make appropriate client visits, which can take place in schools, outreach facilities, homes of the youth or family or in other community facilities or locales, and may involve facilitating public or charter transportation.
- September 2017 to present
- Administrative Assistant, Mayors Commission of Human Relations and Fair Housing, Phila. PA
Manager
Empowerment Link Crisis Intervention
Phila., PA
08.2004 - Current
- Supervised a group of trained Community Crisis staff and volunteers.
- Provided counseling to families that had experienced trauma due to violence or substance abuse.
- Managed administrative staff at the on site locations.
- Consulted with mental health agency to ensure proper intake of family.
- Designed training programs for clergy and staff.
- Liaise with the Department of Human Services to ensure that all contract provider procedures were executed.
President
Interdenominational Citywide Crusade for Peace
Philadelphia, PA
03.2008 - 01.2018
- Directed and managed key faith-based leadership in the city of Philadelphia to participate in the largest “Stop The Violence” initiatives from the communities of faith.
- Responsible for ensuring the implementation of diverse media technologies that was utilized to communicate the diverse strategies that would assist with community ills.
- Oversaw the media campaign for the news media, newspaper, community newsletters, and magazines.
- Managed monthly clergy and volunteer’s prayer brunches for community leaders, elected officials, appointed officials, and community partners to develop programs that would improve the quality of living for all Philadelphians.
- Served as spokesperson for the organization press conferences and official functions.
- Responsible for developing fundraising opportunities.
Property Manager/Agent
Christian Street Enterprise
Philadelphia, PA
09.2009 - 01.2017
- Establish rental rate by surveying local rental rates, calculating overhead cost. Depreciation, taxes, and profit lost.
- Attracts tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; explaining advantages of location and services; showing units.
- Contracts with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit.
- Accomplishes financial objectives by collecting rent, paying bills, and ensuring the safety and welfare of tenants on locations.
- Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and scheduling repair request. Planning renovations with contractors and other vendors.
- Maintains building systems by contracting for maintenance services and supervising the repairs.
- Enforcing occupancy policies and procedures by intentionally confronting violators.
Benefits Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline
Philadelphia, PA
11.1991 - 12.2005
- Administer benefit and wellness programs, coordinate open enrollment, respond to employee questions, research inquiries and coordinate with providers
- Resolve concerns.
- Utilize a variety of resources, including internal systems, benefit and wellness surveys, trend and analytical reports and provide appropriate interpretation and recommendations regarding administration of plans and programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations; meeting all deadlines, key dates and assure timeliness and accuracy of required filings and payments.
- Reconcile billings’ to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Provide ongoing accountability for identifying opportunities to improve department and functional processes in order to attain peak productivity and efficiencies.
- Assist in the coordination of company training programs and administration of traing tracking systems.
- Comply with all security policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of system and data confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained.
Education
Church Management/General Biblical Studies
Palmer Theological Seminary
St. Davids, PA01.1984
Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.1982
High School - Academic Studies
John Yeates High School
Suffolk, VA01.1979
Data Processing and Computer Training
Philadelphia Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Client intake
- Trauma-informed care
- Data entry
- Community outreach
- Resource referral
- Survey administration
Community Service
West Poplar NAC, Board Member, Chairman of Housing and Development.
Affiliations
- Functional Leader, Faith and Community Partnerships for the School District of Philadelphia.
- Founding Pastor, Greater Harvest Evangelistic Church, Inc.
- Board Member, Parent and Community Advisory Council
- Mayors Office of Faith Based Initiatives.
- Department of Behavioral Health Faith Based Initiatives Steering Committee.
Security Clearances
Criminal Background and Child Abuse Clearances
Timeline
Neighborhood Advisor
Central Division Victim Services
12.2022 - Current
Property Manager/Agent
Christian Street Enterprise
09.2009 - 01.2017
President
Interdenominational Citywide Crusade for Peace
03.2008 - 01.2018
Manager
Empowerment Link Crisis Intervention
08.2004 - Current
Benefits Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline
11.1991 - 12.2005
Church Management/General Biblical Studies
Palmer Theological Seminary
Criminal Justice
Temple University
High School - Academic Studies
John Yeates High School
Data Processing and Computer Training
Philadelphia Technical Institute
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