Taylor Lilly
Shady Spring
Summary
Experienced with direct client support, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and provide guidance. Track record of implementing successful community outreach programs and fostering supportive environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Raleigh County Board of Education
Beckley, WV
11.2023 - Current
- Promotes the general well-being of students
- Works with outside agencies to provide support to families
- Offering mentoring and suggestions for Teachers and other school personnel
- Developing and providing crisis intervention strategies to improve student success
- Working to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations
- Working with students who are experiencing truancy and absenteeism
- Assess student needs and participate in the evaluation of special education placements
- Provide individual and group counseling on topics such as self-esteem, anger management, impulse control, and social skills training
- Advocate for students and their families, and help them access community resources
QLA Program Coordinator
FMRS Health Systems, Inc
Beckley, WV
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods. Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations, and public agencies to promote programs within the community.
- Oversaw program staff, approved and denied time off requests, and interviewed and hired new program staff.
- Delegated tasks to staff during daily activities and organized events. Facilitated educational workshops, meetings, and conferences associated with the program.
- Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations, and other program status updates.
- Worked closely with other departments to support in-house referrals and rapport.
Social Worker
Southern Highlands CMHC
Princeton, WV
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked with clients who are diagnosed with SUD and co-occurring mental health diagnoses including MDD, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, and other mental health disorders.
- Diagnosed clients using DMS-5 criteria and composed clinical evaluations and treatment plans.
- Worked in various settings including a medically assisted detox center, outpatient MAT program, sober living case manager, and DUI program case manager.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Conducted group and individual therapy sessions for clients with SUD.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies, and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Assisted uninsured and underinsured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
- Reduced unnecessary risk of institutional care by treating high-risk clients living in communities.
Social Worker
The Children's Home Society of West Virginia
Daniels, WV
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked with Children who were diagnosed with IDD or autism and co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, and bipolar.
- Worked with children who were removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.
- Worked closely with WV DHHR, other social workers, WV court systems, psychologists, medical staff, and the child's treatment team.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Interfaced with the local court system, attending court proceedings, and working directly with attorneys.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Oversaw shelter youth care workers for daily oversight of the children in the emergency shelter.
- Managed youth care workers by scheduling, providing daily oversight, approving and denying time off, and taking disciplinary actions for workers not following policy and procedure.
Youth Care Worker
The Children's Home Society of West Virginia
Daniels, WV
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Advocating, addressing, and educating on the youths' interests, influences, and issues.
- Worked directly with children diagnosed with Autism or IDD.
- Provided guidance and support to youths through teaching and mentoring.
- Developing collaboration on community resources, services, and facilities.
- Overseeing Youth's daily activities and overall well-being.
- Helped with daily living skills and promoted learning and education.
- Advocated for youth needs
Server/Bartender
The Resort at Glade Springs
Daniels, WV
12.2012 - 06.2017
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
- Trained new team members on menu offerings and service standards.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, maintaining high service quality during peak hours.
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-2024
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2019
Skills
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Program Development
- Mental Health Counseling
- Social Work
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Substance Use Counseling
- Child & Family Counseling
- Experience Working With Students
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
Social Work License
Timeline
School Social Worker
Raleigh County Board of Education
11.2023 - Current
QLA Program Coordinator
FMRS Health Systems, Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
Social Worker
Southern Highlands CMHC
08.2020 - 01.2022
Social Worker
The Children's Home Society of West Virginia
08.2019 - 08.2020
Youth Care Worker
The Children's Home Society of West Virginia
06.2017 - 08.2019
Server/Bartender
The Resort at Glade Springs
12.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Concord University
Master's degree - Social Work
West Virginia University