Anthony Thornton

About Anthony Thornton

Thirteen years of experience in social services including managed care, counseling…

Experience

1. Certified Ombudsman Pa Dept of Aging Montgomery County

   Carie

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Advocacy - Directs the state and federally mandated program that provides resources to Area Agencies on Aging and other contractors involved in the investigation and resolution of complaints related to the health, safety or rights of older individuals. Work involves providing oversight in the development and implementation of program initiatives; developing program policy and procedural recommendations; analyzing proposed legislation to determine impact on current programs; and providing recommendations to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on long term care issues. Work also involves directing the development of educational and training opportunities and materials for local ombudsmen and the general public; directing the daily activities, providing functional oversight and providing technical assistance to Area Agencies on Aging and local contractors; ensuring effective local level complaint investigative processes are implemented; and preparing, as required by state law, the Ombudsman Program\'s Annual Report for presentation to the legislature. Supervision is exercised over a small professional and clerical staff. Work is assigned in the form of broad program goals and objectives, and the employee exercises considerable latitude in planning, scheduling and assigning work to ensure goals are achieved. Work is reviewed by the Deputy Secretary through reports and conferences to determine attainment of goals and objectives and overall program quality.

Education

• Lincoln University

  Master's degree

  2011 — 2013

• South Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  1993 — 1997