Brian G. Taylor Email & Phone Number

February 2023: My present career goal is to work in homeless outreach with a social services organization in Chicago or a neighboring city. Case Manager, Thresholds REACH Program, 2019 to present. I am a caring and committed individual who wants to make a difference as part of a dedicated, professional team.

Listed skills include Market Research, Mba, Business Planning, Qualitative Research, and 46 others.

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  Case Manager

  Thresholds

  Jun 2018 - Present - Chicago, Illinois, United States

  Young Adult Program REACH, Case Manager, November 2019 to Present- Provided direct service to REACH members through case management, coaching and life skills support, crisis intervention, transition coordination, and referral to services in the community and at Thresholds locations.- Served as the primary contact with collateral resources, stakeholders, medical providers, agencies, and families to assist with the member’s goals. Partnered with families to clarify transition goals and establish approved visits- Documented member services and collateral contacts in organizational EMH according to Medicaid and DCFS standards- Supported members during crisis intervention according to TCI and Thresholds standards- Attended juvenile court hearings, administrative case reviews, DCFS meetings, agency staffings, and team meetings. Problem-solved with supervisors and coworkers to better understand member goals and mental health needs- Prepared Individual Service Plans, CANS risk assessments for six-month administrative case reviews and IM+CANS assessments for individual treatment plans- Attended Illinois DCFS CWEL and CERAP training in 2019 and passed examsMothers Project, Residential Staff, June 2018 to November 2019- Provided direct supervision and consistent, positive interaction with house members in Mothers Project transitional living program.- Documented significant information in daily summary notes and communicated and consulted with coworkers regarding work responsibilities and member interactions. Provided additional, detailed information as needed during serious and crisis situations in residence.- Completed required TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training and conducted structured LSI (Life Space Interview) with house members after crises, and to develop awareness and coping skills.