Kyeshia L. Thornton
Savanna,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Program Consultant 3
GA Division Of Family And Children Service
02.2018 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring psychotropic medications and significant health conditions throughout 9 counties that consisted of over 5000 children.
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children specialist monitoring youth confirmed throughout 9 counties.
- HOPE court liaison for largest county throughout all 9 counties.
- Tracking families progress in Family Drug Court throughout 9 counties.
- Domestic violence and intimate partner specialist
- Monitoring and tracking all Interstate Compact on Placement of Children cases assigned throughout 9 counties.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
County Director
GA Division Of Family And Children Service
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Covered 2 of 9 Counties throughout region.
- Managed operations of both counties to include Child Protective Services/Foster Care/Medicaid/Food Stamps (Over 40 employees)
- Completed secondary reviews for substantiated cases involving abuse/neglect
- Tracking countries progress in fundamentals that include visitation of: Children/Parent/Caregivers/Foster Parents
- Attended County Board Meetings in separate counties.
- Monitored County financial reports for two counties.
- Reviewed and signed off on medication consent forms for youth in foster care for over 500 children.
- Signed off on use of county funds for payment of services.
Dependency Case Manager Supervisor
Children’s Home Society of FL
04.2012 - 01.2018
- Facilitated intake and placement program for agency of over 1,000 children in foster care.
- Completed monthly billing and payments for company to respective agencies and foster homes that have children placed
- Maintained stability of placements for children in licensed foster
- Placed difficult to place children with Severely Emotionally Disturbed problems in appropriate placements such as: Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention deficit disorder, bi-polar, schizophrenia, sexual issues (safety plans)
- Collaborated with other Community Based Agencies to find and secure stable placement for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties most vulnerable children.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Dependency Case Manager
Children’s Home Society of FL
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Served on interdisciplinary team to provide case management for children in foster care system with over 1000 youth.
- Developed weekly group programs and maintained documentation to fulfill funding-source requirements
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2005
Skills
- Budgeting
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Communication
- Additional Information Skills Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience:
- Case Planning & Management Expert Currently used/18 years
- Client Advocacy Expert Currently used/18 years
- Community-Client Relations Expert Currently used/18 years
- Community Outreach Expert Currently used/18 years
- Improve Procedures
- Career Guidance
- Utilized Troubleshoot Active Directory, Office 365 and range of Microsoft Office suites
- City and county regulations
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Active Listening
Timeline
County Director
GA Division Of Family And Children Service
07.2022 - 01.2023
Social Services Program Consultant 3
GA Division Of Family And Children Service
02.2018 - Current
Dependency Case Manager Supervisor
Children’s Home Society of FL
04.2012 - 01.2018
Dependency Case Manager
Children’s Home Society of FL
04.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Western Illinois University
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