TRICIA S. THOMPSON
P.O. Box 713 Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Experienced residential care professional delivering comprehensive overnight support to residents, creating a secure and supportive environment while efficiently addressing their needs. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in dynamic situations, ensuring consistent and dependable care. Diligent Child Protective Services case worker with a robust background in family services, possessing extensive experience in case management and family support. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to achieve positive outcomes and adapt to changing circumstances. Known for strong communication skills and problem-solving capabilities. Expertise in managing cases, investigating child abuse and neglect, providing support to families, and facilitating access to community resources. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
VANTAGE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2019 - Current
- Assist clients achieve daily living skills
- Supervise medication and chores
- Coordinate and plan recreational activities
- Complete and maintain personal care, progress notes, treatment plans and clinical logs
Family Service Specialist
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY
11.2002 - Current
- Performs field and office work to conduct investigations including abuse and neglect referrals
- Supervision of children in their own home
- Prepare case files for termination of parental rights
- Complete court reports for cases involved in court
- Testify in court hearings
- Supervise visits with children and birth parents
- Supervise children in placement
- Case processing includes contact with schools, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other individuals involved with the case
- Provide services to birth parents including substance abuse treatment referrals
- Treatment counseling services for children in their homes or in placement
Like skills trainer
REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
05.2012 - 08.2022
- Assess clients with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Assist clients achieve daily living skills
- Supervise medication
- Coordinate and plan recreational activities
- Complete and maintain personal care, progress notes and clinical logs
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies Program, ABA Approved
FAIRLEIGH DICKENSON UNIVERSITY
Teaneck, NJ09.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
Wayne, NJ01.1996
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Boundaries establishment
- Client advocacy
Safety management
Dependability
Mental health awareness
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Notary Public
Timeline
Residential Counselor
VANTAGE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2019 - Current
Like skills trainer
REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
05.2012 - 08.2022
Family Service Specialist
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY
11.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Notary Public
Certificate - Paralegal Studies Program, ABA Approved
FAIRLEIGH DICKENSON UNIVERSITY
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