Thomas Horton
Chesapeake,OH
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 10 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Worker
West Virginia Department Of Human Services
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored and assisted youth while in the juvenile justice system.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, family dynamics, and safety concerns for children in care.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Centralized Intake Worker
West Virginia Centralized Intake Abuse Hotline
11.2015 - 02.2023
- Responsible for taking calls and reports of abuse and neglect towards children and the elderly, relaying this information to WV Department of Human Services staff for assessment purposes.
Child Protective Services Social Worker
West Virginia Department Of Human Services
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Assist in the removal of children from unsafe circumstances.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, family dynamics, and safety concerns for children in care.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Education
Criminal Justice
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.2012
Skills
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Youth Advocacy
- Document Management
- Youth supervision
- De Escalation Tactics
- Substance Abuse Prevention
Additional Information
References include
CPS/YS Supervisor Eric Davis Department of Human Resources Cabell County West Virginia
304 528 5800
eric.w.davis@wv.gov
CPS Supervisor Natalie Buskirk Department of Human Resources Cabell County West Virginia
304 528 5800
natalie.a.buskirk@wv.gov
Timeline
Youth Services Worker
West Virginia Department Of Human Services
02.2023 - Current
Centralized Intake Worker
West Virginia Centralized Intake Abuse Hotline
11.2015 - 02.2023
Child Protective Services Social Worker
West Virginia Department Of Human Services
10.2013 - 11.2015
Criminal Justice
Marshall University
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