Donavon Taylor

• Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
• Fostered an environment of trust by maintaining open lines of communication with both participants and their families regarding program goals, expectations, and progress updates.
• Established strong relationships with community partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for youth participants.
• Maintained safety and security of youth under care.
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting youths with appropriate resources to assist them during difficult times.
• Utilized effective conflict resolution techniques to address behavioral issues and promote a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

• Provided professional training and mentorship to child care workers, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients.
• Delivered comprehensive care for children and adolescents at an inpatient pediatric mental health facility.
• Maintained medical progress notes and reports pertaining to patient care.
• Provided necessary physical care, support, guidance, and supervision in accordance with the treatment plan and milieu programs.
• Maintained a safe and supportive environment conducive to patient well-being.
• Provided support and services to youth and their families.

• Monitored client participation in treatment plan activities on open CPS cases.
• Frequent case conferences held with Social Services to discuss progress and investigate issues on open CPS cases.
• Entered social work contacts into SWSS computer system.
• Scheduled and conducted home visits as well as collateral contact for open CPS cases.
• Provided and oversaw transportation, supervised visits, and monitored service delivery.

• Supervised programming responsibilities for delinquent youth on daily basis.
• Prepared youth progress reports and entry/exit evaluations.
• Managed and supervised work conducted by ten youth specialists.
• Conducted and managed staff training sessions with continual evaluations.
• Provided direct client support in life skills and problem-solving training.

• Provided guidance to at-risk youth, addressing concerns related to substance abuse, sexual abuse, and self-image improvement.
• Facilitated group activities and provided one-on-one counseling to guide youth in making positive life choices.
• Conducted client assessments and devised treatment plans.
• Engaged in community service projects, collaborating with clients and their families.
• Provided support and services to youth and their families.

Same as listed below under Youth Specialist Supervisor position June 1994-April 2008