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Thomas Wong, MSW

Thomas Wong, MSW

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director of Unit Acquisitions at Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

  • Education

    • Arcadia High School

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    • University of Southern California

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Social Work Concentration in Business and Management

      Activities and Societies: Wicked Problems Practicum of the Provost, Homelessness and Criminal Justice System Initiative

    • University of California, Riverside

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      Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Experience

    • INLAND BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SERVICES INC

      Apr 2010 - Dec 2013
      Case Manager II

      • Provided case management, counseling, and crisis intervention in organization’s substance abuse, mental health and perinatal programs.• Facilitated peer advocacy and financial literacy group sessions for women with active DCFS cases.• Represented organization at various outreach events; assisted DCFS with case planning, while encouraging referrals to organization.• Assisted Director of Social Services in accumulating demographic data of clientele for fund development.

    • Prototypes

      Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
      FSP Outreach and Engagement Specialist & Case Manager

      • Oversaw community outreach and coalition building efforts for agency’s mental health Full Service Partnership Program.• Developed referral network increasing program enrollment by 90%.• Evaluated program performance and created improvement strategies in conjunction with Department of Mental Health. • Conducted intakes, case management, crisis intervention for chronically homeless individuals with co-occurring disorders.

    • Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

      Sept 2015 - May 2016
      Clinical Social Work Intern

      • Developed strategic plan with Executive Director to expand nutrition program and social enterprise.• Provided technical assistance to integrate agency’s and LAUSD’s student academic records.• Identified additional funding sources and strategies to align agency with LA Promise Zone Initiative. • Provided clinical therapy to 5 children and their families, utilizing problem solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, play therapy.

    • Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

      Sept 2016 - May 2017
      Program Management Intern

      • Led mayoral initiative, Homeless Incentive Program, applying local policy knowledge of housing and homelessness, increasing program participants by 250 landlords. • Assisted in developing 2017 Project Based Voucher Program Notice of Funding Availability, allocating 200 Project-Based Vouchers.• Represented housing authority at community meetings and trainings, developing awareness on homelessness and housing crisis.• Spearheaded customer service analysis on Intake Department, facilitating strengths-based coaching to 8 staff. Show less

    • The People Concern

      Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
      Clinical Team Lead

    • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

      Jan 2018 - now

      • Associate Director, Unit Acquisitions

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Manager, Unit Acquisitions

        Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

      • Project Manager

        May 2020 - Sept 2021

      • Planning Chief, Project Roomkey

        Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

      • Coordinator, Housing Location

        May 2018 - May 2020

      • Performance Management Analyst

        Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Domestic Violence Batterers Intervention Facilitator

      Dr. Kathy Mathis and Associates
      Apr 2012

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

      USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
      Oct 2015

    • Motivational Interviewing

      USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
      Oct 2015

    • Domestic Violence Peer Counseling and Advocacy

      USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
      Apr 2016

    • Ross Program in Real Estate

      University of Southern California
      Jun 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Wong, MSW
      Dean's Award for Excellence and Innovation Honorable Mention Dean of Social Work Award given to a graduating student who has proven themselves to be an outstanding student and significant contributor to the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the social work community at large. The Award recognizes a graduating student who has not only excelled in the classroom, but has also left an indelible mark on this program and the profession as a whole, receiving $1,000 in awards.
    • Awarded to Thomas Wong, MSW
      Wicked Problems Practicum Office of the Provost Multidisciplinary homelessness initiative at USC sponsored by the Provost’s Office. Included yearlong activities promoting skills in interdisciplinary teamwork, problem solving community issues pertaining to the intersectionality of homelessness and the criminal justice system, paid research assistantship and scholarship, receiving $5,999 in awards.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coordinator

      Issued by Activating Community & Policy Responses to Homelessness: A Social Change Lab Experience
      Activating Community & Policy Responses to Homelessness: A Social Change Lab ExperienceAssociated with Thomas Wong, MSW

    • Demographics Surveyor

      Issued by USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
      USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social WorkAssociated with Thomas Wong, MSW

    • Founder

      Issued by Project FARGOE
      Project FARGOEAssociated with Thomas Wong, MSW

    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Salus Behavioral Institute
      Salus Behavioral InstituteAssociated with Thomas Wong, MSW

    • Guest Lecturer

      Issued by Azusa Pacific University on Oct 2018
      Azusa Pacific UniversityAssociated with Thomas Wong, MSW