Theresa Taylor
North Port,FL
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Bilingual Social Worker in providing in-home support to diverse individuals, families, organizations and communities. Committed to provide the best strategies to provide effective care, comprehensive care to families during unexpected life challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Promoted protective factors to reduce child abuse and neglect
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Facilitated educational sessions for Parent Resources Coordinator's to promote conflict solutions and build skills and abilities
Domestic Violence Prevention Program
University of Puerto Rico
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls and coordinating files
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted suggestions for areas of improvement
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Ana G. Mendez University System - Online Campus
San Juan, PR05.2026
Master of Social Work - Administration
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PR07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
Humacao, PR06.2019
Skills
- Referrals and networking
- Fluent in Spanish
- Data collection
- Child Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Mandated reporter
- Social emotional learning trainings
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
04.2021 - 05.2024
Domestic Violence Prevention Program
University of Puerto Rico
01.2019 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Ana G. Mendez University System - Online Campus
Master of Social Work - Administration
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
- Mental Health First Aid
- Mandated reporter
- Social emotional learning trainings
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