TAYLOR BROWN
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated Social Service Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Worker
Aging And Adult Services, County Of Kern
Bakersfield, California
10.2019 - Current
- Develop treatments and casework programs for patients each month.
- Counsel individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Interview clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Deliver comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Maintain regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Interview clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Identify issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Sanitation Worker
Frito Lay
Bakersfield, CA
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Cleaned machines daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Role as a team member to safety clean machines for food processing.
Supervisor
Reading Cinemas
Bakersfield, CA
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Set up and organize employees with cash registers for shifts Provided refunds and exchanges to guest Managed weekly schedule for team members Provided great customer service to all guest.
Dress for Success
Bakersfield, CA
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided women with clothing for job opportunities Practiced interview questions and responses with women Organized special events.
Bakersfield Homeless Shelter
Bakersfield, CA
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Helped children with homework by providing tutoring sessions in afterschool program Cooked and served meals to families for breakfast, lunch and dinner Unloaded trucks with food donations for shelter Organized and set up donated clothing for families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Human Services
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2019
Skills
- Skilled community-based case management
- Medicare and Medicaid applications
- Training & Development
- Adaptability
- Organization and Time management
- Leadership, Compassion, Customer service
Timeline
Social Services Worker
Aging And Adult Services, County Of Kern
10.2019 - Current
Dress for Success
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bakersfield Homeless Shelter
10.2017 - 12.2017
Sanitation Worker
Frito Lay
04.2017 - 07.2021
Supervisor
Reading Cinemas
04.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Human Services
California State University - Bakersfield