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TAYLOR LIEDEL

Richmond,TX

Summary

With a proven track record at the Department of Family and Protective Services, I excel in applying behavioral analysis and critical thinking to safeguard children's welfare. My expertise in crisis intervention and relationship building has significantly enhanced family support systems. Skilled in data analysis and adaptive to challenging environments, I consistently achieve positive outcomes in high-stress situations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Protective Investigator

Department of Family and Protective Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Utilized strong interviewing skills to gather critical information from children, parents, educators, medical professionals, and law enforcement personnel.
  • Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
  • Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
  • Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
  • Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
  • Maintain a professional tone.
  • Assessed the need for legal intervention, making recommendations to supervisors and collaborating with legal teams to ensure child''s safety and wellbeing.
  • Reduced risk of harm to children by identifying safety concerns during investigative assessments.
  • Promoted positive outcomes for children by addressing barriers.
  • Enhanced family support systems by connecting families with appropriate resources and services.
  • Identified patterns of abuse/neglect during investigations by reviewing case histories and drawing connections between past incidents and current concerns.
  • Developed culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations in order to better understand family dynamics and values.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Provided critical support during crisis situations involving child abuse or neglect allegations, offering immediate assistance to both children and caregivers.
  • Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and level of risk to the child.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding timelines for investigations, documentation, and reporting requirements.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current on best practices in child protection investigation techniques.

Behavior Therapist

Trumpet Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Support clients using principles of applied behavior analysis
  • Interact with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment
  • Use of Central Reach to document patient information, notes and treatment plans
  • Work as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
  • Equip caregivers to be active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, aide in delivering training and communicating with entire team
  • Implement individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs
  • Acquire baseline data and implement approved programs appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
  • Define core problems and determine key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns
  • Collaborate with administrators and teachers on specific plans of action
  • Collaborate with team members to help expand marketing channels

Therapist Liaison

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
08.2018 - 04.2019
    • Communicated with corporate leads in order to ensure technician hiring, training and retention goals are accomplished
    • One-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 3-14
    • Provided additional billable overlaps to current technicians in order to provide additional training and goals
    • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues
    • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
    • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
    • Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements
    • Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
    • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
    • Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
    • Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals
    • Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
    • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions
    • Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
    • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas

Student Analyst

Positive Behavior Supports
01.2018 - 07.2018

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation ā€“ Austin, TX

  • Assisted in the development of operationally defined target behaviors, goals and plans as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and Individualized Program Plan (IPP), with Board Certified Analysts and other direct care staff as needed
  • Ran one-to-one and two-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 6
  • Completed over 500 hours of direct and indirect field experience supervised by a BCBA
  • Verified data integrity and accuracy
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
  • Reviewed journal articles
  • Conducted individual and family therapy sessions
  • Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 6
  • Evaluated and documented data in Catalyst
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional workshops
  • Documented services and responses to treatment in patient case files
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
  • Provided assistance in comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Experience working in homes with disabled children
  • Assisted all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of children
  • Used SharePoint to schedule and manage patient appointments
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance
  • Implemented a variety of scientifically based methodologies following the Behavior Intervention Plan including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Social Skills Training
  • Observed and recorded client behavior and responses to the BIP through several forms of data collection including partial interval recording, antecedent-behavior-consequence, and daily session notes
  • Recorded client information on graphs, accurately indicating the progress and success of the behavior intervention plan

68W Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic

United States Army
09.2014 - 03.2016
    • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments
    • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely
    • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
    • Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
    • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
    • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
    • Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
    • Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
    • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
    • Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
    • Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis

Purdue Global University
Davenport, IA
2025

Associate Of Science - Health Science

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Caledonia High School
Caledonia, MS
05.2014

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Relationship Building
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Onboarding, Training and Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Knowledgeable in crisis intervention techniques
  • Adaptive
  • Catalyst, SkillsGlobal and Central Reach
  • Case documentation
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Data analysis understanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Child Protective Investigator

Department of Family and Protective Services
05.2023 - Current

Behavior Therapist

Trumpet Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 05.2023

Therapist Liaison

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
08.2018 - 04.2019

Student Analyst

Positive Behavior Supports
01.2018 - 07.2018

68W Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic

United States Army
09.2014 - 03.2016

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis

Purdue Global University

Associate Of Science - Health Science

Kaplan University

High School Diploma -

Caledonia High School
TAYLOR LIEDEL