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Hayley Thornton

Sandy Ridge,NC

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Worker, Foster Care

Hope Tree Family Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize the safety and well-being of the children.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication, empathy, and active listening skills during case interactions.
  • Maintained high confidentiality and professionalism while working with sensitive information about clients' backgrounds and personal lives.

Child Protective Specialist

Child And Family Services Agency
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Liaised between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing disabilities, abuse, and poverty
  • Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
  • Maintained case history records and prepared reports.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
11.2020 - 05.2023
  • Drove sales through customer relationship building and suggestive selling techniques
  • Used product knowledge for handling objections
  • Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise.

Child Advocate Intern

Education Without Walls
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and reviewed goals in consultation with clients and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services provided
  • Provided support in such areas as grief, stress and anxiety
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented information to database information center for each client.

Education

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
06.2025

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Associate in arts

Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC
07.2019

Skills

  • DETAILED RECORDS & REPORTING
  • COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION
  • SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMENTS
  • ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES

Timeline

Case Worker, Foster Care

Hope Tree Family Services
04.2024 - Current

Child Protective Specialist

Child And Family Services Agency
08.2022 - 02.2024

Child Advocate Intern

Education Without Walls
08.2021 - 05.2022

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
11.2020 - 05.2023

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

Associate of Arts - Associate in arts

Rockingham Community College
Hayley Thornton