Thomas Hunter Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Oversee 4 supervisors and 7 case managers, including Ryan White Part A & B medical case managers, a DRS home services case manager, and a non-medical/supportive case manager. Provide individual supervision and ongoing, day to day support and problem-solving for all staff, conduct monthly team meetings, manage audits of charts and budgets, evaluate employees, manage and develop relationships with medical and hospital clinics where case managers are co-located, assist with development of new programs to meet client needs.

Chicago, Il

Developed and launched new program to provide outreach, support, information, and resources to older adults who are aging with HIV. Designed literature, created resource guide and website, set up and manage Facebook group page for program. Facilitate a support group for program. Conducted outreach and program development with potential clients and other agencies and organizations. Co-wrote grant for Year Two of program. Promoted program via email, flyers and presentations.

Chicago, Il

Case managed Ryan White clients who were residents of the Independent Living Program (ILP) and who lived in the community. Organized and managed activities and programs at ILP. Completed intakes and reassessments, developed care plans, and provided resources and referrals.

Chicago, Il

- Certified as DRS Case Manager, March, 2014- Coordinate home services program for clients with disabilities- Conduct assessments for new clients and reassessments of current clients- Refer clients to appropriate resources

Chicago, Il

• Conducted weekly therapy with 5 clients, completed assessments, developed multi-axial diagnoses.• Case-managed 6 participants in the Gaining Ground program, including service plans, help with resources, home visits, and regular face-to-face meetings.• Wrote detailed progress notes and kept client documentation and reports up to date.• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and updated training manuals and resources.

Chicago, Il

• Co-facilitated and programmed content for social and life skills training groups.• Recommended new programs and program changes based on Disability Helpline analysis.• Co-facilitated a social inclusion and recreation group for young adults with disabilities.• Created resources for use with Helpline, including housing and financial assistance.• Co-facilitated Sib Shops – groups for siblings of children with disabilities.

Chicago, Il

• Provided case management services, support and resources for 40-50 clients.• Conducted intake assessments; created service plans and monthly case reviews.• Developed resources for health care, medications, housing, and drug and alcohol treatment.• Assisted clients with applications for wide variety of benefits.• Kept detailed case records and notes on all clients, using two client database systems.• Intervened in client crises, including psychiatric, homelessness, medical, and lack of food.Heartland Human Care Services, Div. of Heartland Alliance

Chicago, Il

• Provided case management services, support and resources for 16 residential clients.• Conducted pre-screens and intake assessments.• Helped clients to find housing.• Assisted clients with medical care, taking medications.• Kept detailed log of client activity and assisted in management of unit.• Intervened in client crises, including psychiatric and substance use.Heartland Human Care Services, Div. of Heartland Alliance

M.A., Social Service Administration (Same As M.S.W.), Mental Health And Clinical Concentration, Gpa = 3.89

M.B.A., Marketing Major, Accounting, Finance, Gpa = 3.7

Activities and Societies: AMA, summer internship with The New York Times Company Graduated with academic distinction, Beta Gamma Sigma.

B.A., Liberal Arts, English Major

Activities and Societies: Men's Crew