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Crissy Taylor

Crissy Taylor

Washington,DC

Summary

As a Case Manager and Evidence Based Program Coordinator, my work and field experience has taught me skills to help families navigate various barriers to achieving self sufficiency and housing stability. As an Evidence Based Intervention Coordinator, I have gained 11 years of experience in the field of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services. I have provided direct services to over 600 individuals. My education, passion and experience in the fields of social services; make me an asset to any program wishing to combat disparities among disenfranchised populations. I am a Compassionate Case Manager experienced urban and suburban environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Case Manager

Housing Up
01.2020 - Current
  • Provides services using the housing first model to a case load of 15-25 families
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Assist with ERAP applications and connection to housing and community resources
  • Completes monthly reports as directed
  • Completes monthly home and community visits with clients and children
  • Provides financial literacy to Head of Household
  • Completes requests for emergency inspections and relocations for families in crisis
  • Completes timely unusual incident reports as needed.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.

CASE MANAGER & PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The Women's Collective
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Worked with individuals using client centered approach
  • Assisted over 150 families with identifying personal barriers for food and hygiene
  • Assisted with the application and distribution of over $80,000 in food assistance to qualifying families in less than one year
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Organized Community events that reached more than 500 individuals educating them on topics in public health
  • Grant application completion.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Bennett College For Women
Greensboro, NC
05.2009

Skills

  • Graphic Designer & Content Development
  • Excellent Interpersonal & Communication skills
  • Youth Advocate
  • Needs Assessment
  • Client Advocacy
  • Data Entry and Analysis
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Volunteer Event Production
  • Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator
  • Life Skills Facilitation
  • Event Coordination
  • SMART Goal Assistance
  • Graphic Design for Marketing
  • Experience working with PLWHA
  • Budget Creation and Management

Education Highlights

  • MASTER OF SCIENCE, 2015, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, KAPLAN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, IL
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS, 2009, PSYCHOLOGY/THEATRE, BENNETT COLLEGE, GREENSBORO, NC

Professional Career

  • RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGER, Housing Up, 2020-01-01, Present, Assists families SMART goals creation, Provides services using the housing first model to a case load of 15-25 families., Assist with ERAP applications and connection to housing and community resources, Completes monthly reports as directed., Completes monthly home and community visits with clients and children., Provides financial literacy to Head of Household, Completes requests for emergency inspections and relocations for families in crisis., Completes timely unusual incident reports as needed
  • CASE MANAGER & PROGRAM COORDINATOR, The Women's Collective, 2013-01-01, 2020-12-31, Works with individuals using client centered approach., Assisted over 150 families with identifying personal barriers for food and hygiene., Assisted with the application and distribution of over $80,000 in food assistance to qualifying families in less than one year., Organized Community events that reached more than 500 individuals educating them on topics in public health., Grant application completion

Timeline

Lead Case Manager

Housing Up
01.2020 - Current

CASE MANAGER & PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The Women's Collective
01.2013 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Kaplan University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Bennett College For Women
Crissy Taylor