Taylor Minix
Knox,IN
Summary
Flexible and caring professional capable of customizing approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping individuals build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting areas of life. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Pathfinder Services
Plymouth , IN
10.2022 - Current
- Advocate for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities living in a group home setting
- Coordinate and oversee the Individual Support Plans (ISP), provide leadership and training to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) working in assigned group homes, and empower the people you support to live the life they want to live through person-centered thinking and planning.
- Create appropriate Behavior Support Plans (BSP) when needed and work with Human Rights Committee (HRC) for approvals as required by regulation.
- Plan and set annual case conferences and quarterly meetings and monitor how progress on goals is going.
Family Consultant
Lifeline Youth and Family Services
Knox, IN
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, including notes from therapy sessions.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
Psychology Intern
Great Lakes Behavior Management
South Bend, IN
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Partnered with psychologist to initiate, facilitate and moderate counseling individual counseling
- Virtual Appointments
- Assisted in the development of psychological assessment tools, including administering and scoring tests.
Direct Support Professional
Pathfinder Services
Knox, IN
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
- Advocating for their choices in daily life
- Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities
- Medication Administration
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Purdue Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05-2022
Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Boundary Setting
- Data Collection
- Networking and Relationship Building
- Progress Monitoring
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Documentation Proficiency
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Modification
- Emotional Support
- Mobility Assistance
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Pathfinder Services
10.2022 - Current
Family Consultant
Lifeline Youth and Family Services
05.2022 - 10.2022
Psychology Intern
Great Lakes Behavior Management
04.2020 - 06.2020
Direct Support Professional
Pathfinder Services
05.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Purdue Fort Wayne
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