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Colby Taylor

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dedicated nonprofit professional with a history of meeting goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the community. Aspiring to work in a field that fulfills and contributes to the growth and well-being of people.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CADI Case Manager

Fraser
06.2020 - Current
  • Provide client centered services to individuals receiving CADI/BI waiver. Caseloads consist of a variety of people with different backgrounds, ages, circumstances, and levels of care.
  • Developed customized materials tailored to specific client needs, resulting in increased engagement and commitment to their quality life.
  • Managed the budget for the waiver program, ensuring that expenses were kept within allotted limits and resources were allocated effectively.
  • Developed a recurring program and services that provided sustained support throughout the year while fostering long-term relationships.
  • Executed case management quality services for all clients (caseload of 35-40) and met the appropriate contact three times a year or once every four months via telephone, email, and face to face meetings.


  • Partnered with clients team and other organizational departments for cohesive messaging and care across all platforms during supports and services.

Employment Specialist

Opportunity Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assists clients with identifying their own unique abilities, vocational potential and develop existing skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment
  • Provide job specific instruction and supports including the use of adaptive technology and hands on coaching as necessary
  • Provide pre-employment, on the job training, job coaching, and long-term retention supports per each client's individual needs and desires
  • Provide supervision and support to the client according to their individual career plan and consistent with employer practices
  • Serve as a liaison and community connection with business and industry personnel, stakeholders, teams and Opportunity Services
  • Commute to all client and team meetings and complete mileage reimbursement reports each month
  • Maintain, create, and follow a self-directed, flexible schedule based on OS, client, and team meetings

Employment Specialist

ProAct Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2019
  • My task is to help individuals who have a disability or considered a challenged adults to obtain employment in the community
  • I have the responsibility of helping individuals with creating resumes, helped with interviewing prep, employment follow-up, and job coaching
  • I update my client's team about what we have done to help the individual gain employment in the community, and how to problem solve for any challenges my clients might have
  • I meet with potential employers to advocate for my clients as well as my employer to network for the best opportunities
  • I maintained record of mine and my client's time for billing purposes

Direct Support Professional

ProAct Inc.
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • I supervised individuals with disabilities at their work site
  • I trained them for the job and also performed quality checks for my client's work
  • I managed my client's workload and reported their progress bi-monthly

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting

Metropolitan State University
01.2017

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Case Management
  • Organization and Multitasking
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Program Research
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

CADI Case Manager

Fraser
06.2020 - Current

Employment Specialist

Opportunity Services
02.2019 - 03.2020

Employment Specialist

ProAct Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2019

Direct Support Professional

ProAct Inc.
10.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting

Metropolitan State University

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