Hunter Thomas
Spokane
Summary
Collaborative professional with a strong ability to connect with families and individuals, providing essential support, guidance, and crisis intervention. Demonstrates generous patience and empathy, ensuring effective communication and cooperation in all interactions as a Family Support Specialist and case manager.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Vanessa Behan
02.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships with clients by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Actively participated in training sessions related to best practices for working with families.
- Answered phone calls and facilitated childcare services for families.
- Wrote referrals to various community organizations.
- Advocated on behalf of families to the housing authority, school counselor, and caseworker.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to provide information about Vanessa Behan services.
Outreach Specialist
Youth For Change
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Offered personalized support to homeless or at risk youth individuals services at a drop-in center, helping connect each with available resources and relevant team members.
- Provided transportation for homeless youth.
- Disseminated critical information to homeless encampments in the community to encourage individuals to take advantage of programs such as housing services and vocational resources.
Preschool Teacher
Enchanted Play
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered growth and development.
- Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with curriculum and programming.
Preschool Teacher
Dianne Adair Enrichment
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered growth and development.
- Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with curriculum and programming.
After School Teacher
Dianne Adair
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted with extracurricular activities such as sports, music, art, drama.
- Monitored sign-in and sign-out procedures for after-school sessions, maximizing student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University-Chico
Chico12.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill06.2019
Skills
- Parenting education
- Crisis support
- Child development
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Vanessa Behan
02.2023 - Current
Outreach Specialist
Youth For Change
10.2021 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
Enchanted Play
01.2020 - 08.2020
Preschool Teacher
Dianne Adair Enrichment
03.2017 - 02.2018
After School Teacher
Dianne Adair
08.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University-Chico
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Diablo Valley College