Christina Taylor
brooklyn,New York
Summary
I am a licensed Master social worker with 7 years of experience and ability in child advocacy and youth intervention services. I am seeking to share my expertise in crisis management and youth empowerment to foster change in underserved communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Young Adult and Youth Program, Manager
Arab American Family Support Center
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Provided guidance and support to team members to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive outreach strategies to engage target audiences.
- Planned and coordinated special events.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities designed to engage youth in the program.
School Social Worker
Ember Charter School
Brooklyn , New York
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Served as an advocate for students who are victims of neglect or abuse.
- Provided resources to families in need of assistance such as food banks or housing programs.
- served as a consultant to teachers for learning and behavioral strategies
- Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs.
- Counseled parents about their children's behavior problems and provided referrals when necessary.
- Coordinated activities for at-risk youth aimed at promoting healthy life choices.
FFT Therapist
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted home-based Functional Family Therapy sessions to assess family dynamics and develop appropriate treatment goals.
- Assessed and interpreted non-verbal client cues, equipped families to understand behavior and reestablish lives, taught coping mechanisms and set up aftercare plans.
- Maintained accurate records of all therapeutic activities including session notes, assessments, reports, treatment plans.
- Participated in regular supervision sessions with supervisors to review cases and discuss any challenges encountered while providing FFT services.
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
Case Planner
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Assisted clients in accessing medical care, mental health counseling, educational opportunities, employment training programs, housing placement services.
- Utilized problem solving skills and creative approaches when developing alternative solutions for difficult cases.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Human Development- Life Span
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2016
Skills
- crisis intervention
- Excellent rapport building
- Strong empathy and communication skills
- Diligence in observation, note-taking, and record-keeping for all client interactions
- Innovative and efficient problem-solving skills
- Cultural Competency
- Program Design & Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- LMSW
- Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
Timeline
Young Adult and Youth Program, Manager
Arab American Family Support Center
10.2023 - Current
School Social Worker
Ember Charter School
07.2022 - 10.2023
FFT Therapist
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
Case Planner
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
09.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Human Development- Life Span
California State University - San Bernardino
- LMSW
- Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
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