Taylor Fitzgerald
Whitman
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience as a Behavior Support Specialist at The Home for Little Wanderers. Skilled in crisis management and behavioral intervention, I excel at fostering therapeutic relationships and promoting a safe, supportive environment for clients. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and community organizations to enhance client care.
Proficient in productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, behavioral management, and therapeutic communication. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to support clients effectively through challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
The Home for Little Wanderers
Plymouth
05.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Residential counselor at The Home for Little Wanderers Southeast Campus
- Residential counselor at The Home for Little Wanderers Southeast Campus
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
- Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
- Collaborated with community organizations and other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
Nanny/Babysitter
East Bridgewater
03.2013 - Current
Dog Bather
Grooming by Jen
Abington
04.2018 - 01.2019
Back Room Stock
Target
Abington
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Basic use of POS system
- Stocking
- Online orders
Cashier
Petco
Hanover
12.2016 - 09.2017
Education
High school or equivalent -
whitman Hanson high school
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Time Management
- Behavioral intervention
- Cleaning Experience
- Therapeutic relationship
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Record keeping
- Community outreach
- Cultural competency
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Boundaries establishment
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Residential Counselor
The Home for Little Wanderers
05.2019 - Current
Dog Bather
Grooming by Jen
04.2018 - 01.2019
Back Room Stock
Target
04.2017 - 11.2018
Cashier
Petco
12.2016 - 09.2017
Nanny/Babysitter
03.2013 - Current
High school or equivalent -
whitman Hanson high school