Taki Blackmon
Saginaw
Summary
Compassionate youth care worker with several-year background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques. Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioral management of youth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker Supervisor
Wolverine Human Resources
Saginaw
04.2015 - Current
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Fostered a supportive and trusting relationship with youths to encourage open communication.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Organized and led recreational and educational outings to promote social skills development.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of distress or emergency situations.
Group Home Manager
Beacon Harbor
Saginaw
02.2004 - 10.2014
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
- Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.
- Analyzed proposed legislation, regulations or rule changes to determine impact of services.
- Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
- Implemented strategies for conflict resolution between residents when disputes arose.
- Inspected living areas regularly to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Established positive therapeutic relationships with residents by planning and activities in home and community.
- Instituted systems to oversee proper storage and disposal of medications and residents' nutritional needs and special diets.
- Provided crisis management interventions as needed to address behavioral issues in a timely manner.
- Planned weekly menus based on nutritional requirements of each resident and maintained food inventory levels accordingly.
- Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
- Performed daily assessments of client behavior changes or physical health status.
- Coordinated transportation for residents to medical appointments or other activities outside the group home setting.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individual service plans to ensure that the clients received quality care.
- Administered and allocated budget to control costs and optimize use of resources.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips or social events for residents in order to enhance their well-being.
- Collaborated with treating psychiatrist to develop individual service plans for each resident.
- Participated in meetings with state licensors or other stakeholders regarding program standards and outcomes.
- Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
- Provided direct supervision and support for staff members to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saginaw High
Saginaw, MI06-1993
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual service planning
- Behavior assessment
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- I received staff of the year in one of the roughest years in history 2020
Timeline
Youth Care Worker Supervisor
Wolverine Human Resources
04.2015 - Current
Group Home Manager
Beacon Harbor
02.2004 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Saginaw High