Taylor Damato
112 Fawn Trail Lane Pelzer,SC
Summary
Compassionate social worker with experience in supporting children, families, and schools through challenging circumstances. Skilled in developing and implementing effective intervention strategies to address emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. Strong ability to collaborate with educators, healthcare professionals, and community agencies to coordinate support services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adoption Specialist
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
Greenville, SC
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted families in the adoption process, providing individualized guidance and support.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Met regularly with assigned clients to provide guidance and emotional support throughout their journey through the foster care system.
MSW Intern/Behavioral Interventionist
JusticeWorks Behavioral Care
Greenville, SC
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide direct psychosocial rehabilitative services to children and families and crisis intervention when needed.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities and behavior modification services to develop client's self-esteem and life skills.
- Observed client's behavior to assess their strengths and weaknesses to develop appropriate strategies for addressing any issues that arise.
MSW Intern /Visitation Support Worker
Community Care
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitate visits between youth in the custody of DHHS and their families
- Help families achieve their goals towards reunification
- Attend family team meetings to support and advocate for the families
Outreach/Enrollment Coordinator
Community Action Partnership
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Recruit families for programs provided by the family and services department
- Process applications for the Head Start programs and ensure we are following federally mandated protocol
Direct Support Staff
Mount Prospect Academy
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Teach life skills to females ages 10-21 who are placed at the residential treatment facility
- Assist the residents with utilizing healthy coping skills in times of escalated behaviors
- Monitor and intervene when self-harming or destructive behaviors occur with residents
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH12.2022
Bachelor of Social Work degree -
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg01.2019
Skills
- Therapeutic crisis intervention
- Case management
- Behavioral assessment
- Family support
- Client documentation
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Trauma informed care framework
Accomplishments
- Received the 2024 Governor's Social Work Month Proclamation Award
Certification
- Actively pursuing LMSW licensure
Timeline
Adoption Specialist
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
02.2023 - Current
MSW Intern/Behavioral Interventionist
JusticeWorks Behavioral Care
04.2022 - 12.2022
MSW Intern /Visitation Support Worker
Community Care
03.2021 - 02.2022
Outreach/Enrollment Coordinator
Community Action Partnership
05.2020 - 03.2021
Direct Support Staff
Mount Prospect Academy
02.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Social Work -
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Social Work degree -
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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