Melissia Thompson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Worker
CAP Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency
2008.09 - Current
- Enhanced community resources accessibility by maintaining a comprehensive database of support services and referrals.
- Managed caseloads efficiently to ensure timely follow-ups with families and service providers alike.
- Increased awareness of available resources through regular outreach efforts, such as home visits and community events.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need within each family unit, developing targeted interventions accordingly.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor family progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing encouragement.
- Developed tailored case plans to address individual family needs and promote self sufficiency.
- Fostered positive relationships between parents and schools through regular communication and collaboration efforts.
- Maintained detailed case notes and records, ensuring accurate documentation of all interactions with families and service providers.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Cayuga Central School
Poplar Ridge, NY Associate of Arts - Paraprofessional Education
AXIA College of University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Behavioral support
- Professional boundaries
- Family assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self-care strategies
- Referral Networking
- Family services
- Program eligibility
- Client documentation
- Community Resources
- Family Support
- Home visits
Certification
- Family Development Credential - University of Connecticut - 2020
- Child Passenger Safety Technician - NHTSA - CAP - 2019
- OCFS trainings - current
Timeline
Family Worker
CAP Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency
2008.09 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southern Cayuga Central School
Associate of Arts - Paraprofessional Education
AXIA College of University of Phoenix
- Family Development Credential - University of Connecticut - 2020
- Child Passenger Safety Technician - NHTSA - CAP - 2019
- OCFS trainings - current
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