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Taysa Johnson

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic Youth Development Specialist with a proven track record at Murphy Harpst Children's Center, skilled in crisis intervention and relationship building. Expert in implementing evidence-based strategies to promote positive behaviors and enhance mental health awareness, fostering resilience and informed decision-making among youth. Committed to empowering individuals through trauma-informed care and effective communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Transdev
01.2025 - 01.2026
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections and maintenance checks for reliability.

Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules.

Operated wheelchair lift

Transported the elderly to and from dialysis appointments

Youth Development Specialist

Murphy Harpst Children's Center
01.2024 - 11.2025
  • Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
  • Organized and attended meetings, trainings and conferences with foster parents to deliver information on youth progress.
  • Led group discussions promoting critical thinking skills, empowering youth to make informed decisions about their futures.
  • Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among peers through effective communication strategies that fostered mutual understanding and respect.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, and case notes to track individual achievements and program outcomes.
  • Promoted positive behaviors among participants by implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention techniques.

Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

ABA Therapist

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.

Education

Excel Center
Indianapolis, IN
06.2019

Skills

Positive youth development

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Driver

Transdev
01.2025 - 01.2026

Youth Development Specialist

Murphy Harpst Children's Center
01.2024 - 11.2025

Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2021 - 01.2024

ABA Therapist

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
03.2021 - 01.2024

Excel Center
Taysa Johnson