Shannon Taylor
Fishers
Summary
Dynamic Family Liaison with Child Advocates, skilled in client assessment and advocacy. Proven ability to build trusting relationships and navigate complex systems, ensuring timely support for families. Recognized for effective communication, active listening and proactive problem-solving skills. Committed to collaboration to ensure positive family outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Liaison
Child Advocates
03.2022 - Current
- Perform outreach, education, facilitating the application process for families regarding High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) services.
- Assist families in navigating community-based resources and services.
- Respond promptly to family referrals, ensuring timely support and assistance.
- Maintain accurate records of family interactions and resource utilization.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives to build strong relationships with organizations located in my assigned counties by attending monthly System of Care meetings.
- Conduct home visits with youth and families to gather and assess independent information about the child's situation and needs.
- Complete CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) assessments to help determine youth's eligibility for HFW services.
- Establish trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds by demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity.
Guardian Ad Litem
Child Advocates
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments of child welfare cases to advocate for best interests in court proceedings.
- Facilitated communication between families, children, and court systems to ensure understanding of processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency, considering diverse backgrounds when making recommendations for children's care.
- Provided timely updates to the court regarding significant developments in cases, ensuring that all parties remained informed of pertinent details.
- Ensured accurate representation of children's needs and wishes through diligent observation and analysis of family dynamics.
- Monitored and documented progress of assigned cases, ensuring adherence to legal guidelines and timelines.
- Upheld strict ethical standards when making decisions, ensuring that children''s best interests remained the primary focus at all times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about current trends and best practices in child advocacy.
Family Case Manager
Department Of Children Services
06.2005 - 02.2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify family needs and develop tailored service plans.
- Monitored case progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
- Improved child safety by closely monitoring families and providing timely interventions when necessary.
- Utilized excellent time management skills to effectively juggle multiple cases concurrently while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through empathetic listening, non-judgmental support, and consistent follow-up on their progress.
- Evaluate child welfare concerns by conducting thorough home visits.
- Provided crisis intervention support to families, facilitating access to necessary resources and services.
- Educated families on available community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding care.
- Mentored new workers within the agency.
Education
Public Health Administration
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Client assessment and analysis
- Effective communication
- Client and family advocacy
- Relationship and rapport building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website (TCOM) - Indiana CANS-EC Birth through Age 5 - March 1, 2024 (Certificate is Valid for 24 months)
- Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website (TCOM) - Indiana CANS 6-17 - March 5, 2024 (Certificate is Valid for 24 months)
- CANS / ANSA SuperUser Booster - April 17, 2025
Timeline
Family Liaison
Child Advocates
03.2022 - Current
Guardian Ad Litem
Child Advocates
02.2017 - 03.2022
Family Case Manager
Department Of Children Services
06.2005 - 02.2017
Public Health Administration
Indiana University, Bloomington
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