Allie Taylor
New Canaan,CT
Summary
Experienced and dynamic professional with a proven track record of providing client support in clinical, in-home, and community settings. Skilled in crisis management and leading recovery support groups. Highly proficient in team coordination and delivering personalized assistance, resulting in substantial enhancements to client wellbeing. Possesses expertise in mental health services and effective time management, demonstrating strong leadership and innovation capabilities even in challenging situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Keystone House, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Provide support to clients in times of need in both a group setting and individual sessions
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients using de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies
- Researched and connected with other local agencies and services to provided further support for the clients
- Facilitate daily groups covering a wide variety of topics, such as daily living skills, DBT skills, and recovery groups
- Assisted the clients on daily needs, such as technological help, paying bills, and scheduling appointments
- Taking notes and tracking data in a timely manner to ensure all client interactions and appointments are documented
- Make occasional home and hospital visits to clients
- Provide advocacy for the client to ensure their needs are met
- Facilitating group outings in the community
- Responsible tracking and organizing finances for all client lunch accounts and outing funds
Youth Counselor
Bellefaire JCB
05.2022 - Current
- Taught daily living skills and personal hygiene skills
- Reinforced desirable behaviors and motivated clients in treatment
- Collected data regarding clients treatment plans and behaviors
- Improved communication and behavioral regulation skills
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment
- Aided clients in a residential treatment setting and supported in community exposure
- Provided treatment updates to clients support team and family
- Utilized therapeutic crisis intervention methods when necessary to ensure client and staff safety
- Organized, planned, and led structured programs relating to counseling, recreation, and social activities
- Regularly trained new employees on clients individualized goals treatment plans
Manager
Panera Bread
06.2020 - 05.2022
- In charge of managing a team and efficiently completing tasks
- Handling customer service requests
- Managing a fast paced environment
Sandwich Artist
Subway
06.2019 - 06.2020
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2023
High school diploma -
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
Broadview Heights, OH05.2019
Skills
- TCI Certification
- Skilled in Crisis Management
- Team Coordination
- Recovery Support Facilitation
- Individualized Support Techniques
- Background in Mental Health Services
- Staff Oversight
- Proficient in Data Collection
- Implementation of Behavior Analysis
- Patient Care Assistance
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Effective Time Management
Certification
- ServSafe, 06/01/21
- First Aid and CPR
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Keystone House, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Youth Counselor
Bellefaire JCB
05.2022 - Current
Manager
Panera Bread
06.2020 - 05.2022
Sandwich Artist
Subway
06.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Cleveland State University
High school diploma -
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
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