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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
2023.10 - 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
2022.07 - 2023.10
  • 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
2020.01 - 2022.06
  • 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
2018.09 - 2020.01
  • 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, NY
2019-05

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Human Development- Life Span

California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
2016-06

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
2023.10 - Current

School Social Worker

Ember Charter School
2022.07 - 2023.10

FFT Therapist

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
2020.01 - 2022.06

Case Planner

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
2018.09 - 2020.01

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
Christina Taylor