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Mia Thurston

Laveen

Summary

An accomplished social services worker with broad expertise in assisting individuals that are struggling with the throes of abuse and addiction. To provide strength, support and resources so they become productive members of society in recovery. Compassionate social services professional and active listener dedicated to working tirelessly with clients to help them resolve mental health issues and thrive on their own terms

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder and COO

Raye of Hope Ministries
05.2007 - Current
  • Oversee and supervise the day to day operations of the business
  • Responsible for coordinating homeless services
  • Advocate at the state and local levels for funding
  • Supervise volunteers for the ministry
  • Monitored many project budgets each physical year.
  • Monitored project schedules for 3/4 projects at a time
  • Developed and managed annual operating budgets for the ministry.
  • Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.
  • Advised clients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.
  • Interviewed clients and their relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric information.
  • Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
  • Consulted with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific clients
  • Completed intake assessments with clients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
  • Educated residents and their families regarding other community resources.
  • Counseled and prepared residents for their transition back into the community.
  • Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
  • Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights.
  • Set up family meetings with guidance from physicians.
  • Provided mental health support to homeless clients, and connected them with community resources.
  • Worked with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dually-diagnosed.

Professional Home Health Aide

Raye of Hope Ministries
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Performed home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
  • Assisted patient with personal care and home management tasks
  • Performed light homemaking assistance, including help with personal laundry, meal preparation, and food shopping
  • Supervised, assisted and provided showers and baths
  • Aided with self-administered medications, as instructed on the care plan
  • Participated in Performance Improvement activities
  • Assisted patient with dressing and undressing
  • Documented services provided
  • Adhered to established care plan

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Health

South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ

GED - General Studies

Vashon High School
St Louis, MO
06.1992

Skills

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Homeless and dual diagnosed populations
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Attentive listener
  • Sensitive
  • Grief and bereavement counseling
  • Patient-centered care
  • Program development
  • Family therapy
  • Addictions expert
  • Empathetic
  • Family maintenance
  • Community outreach expert
  • Strong communicator
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Strategic planner
  • Natural leader
  • Mood disorders knowledge

Certification

Peer Support Specialist Phoenix, Az

COMPLEMENTARY EXPERIENCE

  • Coordinated homeless service programs for homeless individuals in Phoenix, Arizona and St. Louis, Missouri
  • Counseled individuals, families, and groups.
  • Provided 24-hour crisis intervention.
  • Advocated at the state and local levels for homeless program funding.

Timeline

Professional Home Health Aide

Raye of Hope Ministries
05.2010 - 05.2013

Founder and COO

Raye of Hope Ministries
05.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Ottawa University

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Health

South Mountain Community College

GED - General Studies

Vashon High School

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