Madalyn Thorne
Freeport,Florida
Summary
Passionate well-being advocate and superlative communicator with 8 years of family and child welfare experience. Distinguished collaborate, recognized and awarded for contributing efforts to uncover children who had been Human Trafficked. Four-time award-winning public speaker at a collegiate level. Experienced in writing legal documents, victim advocacy, and crisis management. Completed training and residency programs towards Licensed Mental Health Counseling certifications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Multidisciplinary Coordinator
Department Of Children And Families, State Of Florida
11.2021 - Current
- Completes a Senate Bill 80 mandated multidisciplinary team meeting to gain consensus among attendees regarding a child's placement, educational needs, service needs, and personal placement preferences.
- Advocates on behalf of children, guardians, and parents to ensure that best placement practices are being observed and service needs are being met.
- Writes and provides a memo to the Court for when the MDT does not reach a unanimous consensus decision.
- Provides conflict resolution and implements de-escalation tactics among attendees during emotionally escalated circumstances.
- Completes the meeting and documentation within a court-ordered specified timeframe.
Child Welfare Case Manager
Families First Network
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed a case load of up to 42 children, both non-judicial and judicial. Created professional written reports, such as court documents, to present before the judge. Facilitated meetings with parents and community service providers.
- Ensured child safety/wellbeing by conducting home visits and creating safety plans.
- Identified present danger using critical thinking, independent judgement, and best interest factors.
- Advocated on behalf of the children’s best interests.
- Generated tailored case plans to best suit family needs that would ensure child permanency.
- . Established and maintained rapport in vital relationships with parents, legal teams, schools, and service providers.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling And Trauma Therapy
Capella University
06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Human Services
Troy University
05.2020
Skills
- Passionate about people, developing genuine relationships, and serving the community
- Thinks critically to solve problems and offer well-thought-out solutions
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Culturally competent
- Values transparency, discretion, and honesty
Timeline
Multidisciplinary Coordinator
Department Of Children And Families, State Of Florida
11.2021 - Current
Child Welfare Case Manager
Families First Network
05.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling And Trauma Therapy
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Human Services
Troy University
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