Paige Thomas

Experience

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  Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Camp Counselor-Summer Seasonal

  Care for and guide children (8-18 years old) while using and developing leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Generate alternative activities and events to accommodate for unexpected weather changes and diverse camper abilities. Care for and support adults with cognitive disabilities (16 and older) in addition to caring for children.

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  Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Program Coordinator

  Collaborate with other coordinators to develop schedules, plan events, and implement camp-wide activities for approximately 150-250 campers (8-18 years old) each week for 10 weeks. Train over 40 staff members on camp policies, leadership skills, and interpersonal communication skills to equip summer staff with necessary tools to care for children.

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  Center for Children

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Intern

  Assist a Care Coordination task supervisor in home visits, utilize and develop professional skills in case management

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  Center for Children

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Connect children to services needed.Create a Plan of Care (POC) for each client based on their specific needs and goals.Create a Child-Family Team and collaborate with the team members to help the client reach their goals expressed in the Plan of Care. Apply knowledge from position as a care coordinator in terms of social work. Lead an intern from the undergraduate family and human services program with Towson University to teach them about case management.

  • Care Coordinator

    Jul 2019 - May 2024

  • Intern

    Aug 2022 - May 2023
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  Howard County General Hospital

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Social Work Intern

  Conduct assessments of patients in the Intensive Care Unit.Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical staff to coordinate patient care.Determine legal surrogacy for patient.Educate patients and family of available community services after discharge.

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  Ellie Mental Health

  Jun 2024 - now

  Clinician

  Hold a caseload of 25+ clients to provide emotional support and coping skillsUtilize a variety of therapeutic interventionsCreate a treatment plan and explore goals with client