Crystal Taylor

Experience

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  Drew University

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Assistant Recruiter/Head Counselor

   Oversaw a staff of seven counselors and sixteen students in each summer intensive program while serving as writing tutor and counseling students academically and emotionally. Worked collaboratively with the Admissions Department to pre-select students eligible for admission through the E.O.S Program  Conducted in person and telephone interview process of recruitment.

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  CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Behavioral Health Technician/Assistant Supervisor

   Assessed the behavioral health of clients between the ages of 11 and 17 in a 24-hour residential facility. Supervised shifts in absence of lead Supervisor

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  Family Connections

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Anger Management Therapist

   Conducted Group Therapy and Anger Management to youth ages 8-13. Created individual treatment plans for clients and families to follow throughout the 18-month duration of the client’s term in program.

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  Rutgers University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Mental Health Specialist

   Participated as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in providing individual and group therapy as well as therapeutic classes to adolescents ages 13 to 21. Created and implemented “Student Hot Lunch” program provided through the hospital cafeteria.

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  Teaneck High School

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Social Work Intern

   Participated as a Counseling Intern providing academic tutoring and homework assistance, counseling support, recreational activities, and employment counseling and assistance to all Teaneck High School students and residents ages 13 to 19 years of age. developed a 70 page Bergen County Therapeutic Services Guidebook

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  Year Up

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Sabbatical

  An unplanned sabbatical to attend to personal injury may feel like the end of the world, but it is not! Upholding my "Always a Student" mentality, I dedicated myself to staying educated in the Social Work field. Familiarizing myself with newly published journal articles and research studies, revisiting readings in my personal Social Work library, and interfacing daily with professionals in the field became my in-home classroom. I was able to exercise these teachings and my love for social justice through the voluntary creation of the "Unite For Right: Community in Unity" rally. This rally arose from hearing so many friends and family in the community talk about how the unjust shootings of unarmed black lives AND unjust retaliation on innocent police lives was creating extreme physical, mental, and emotional anguish. Thus, this rally served to provide a safe space and venue for community members to come together in the spirit of asking "how are you doing?" and an avenue to collectively release some of that pain. It also served as a way to get to know our diverse neighbors, hear and LISTEN to each other, acknowledge the pain, and have discussions on how to move forward as a community. I also gained a more extensive knowledge on navigating the Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Services so that I can be of service to a greater demographic of clients upon returning to the workforce. Additionally, I contracted as a temporary Program Manager for a Child and Family Events organization to make sure that I had not lost my sharp interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills. Thankfully, they were still intact!Lastly, I spent time exploring my personal creative passions through providing vocals and instrumentals for national and international marketing initiatives (AffinityFCU, LG commercials + HitRECord) and songwriting consultations with various performing artists. Show less

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  Year Up

  Apr 2017 - now

  Look Back to Look Forward• assess present situation, define problems, make recommendations to solve inequitable processes and outcomes• determine which Year Up values align with antiracism work; clearly define and engage staff in aligning around vision for Year Up as antiracist organization, and how we want to be together as we work towards these goalsBuild Coalition and Catalyze Learning• lead, co-design and facilitate the Antiracism Activist Group members in monthly full group gatherings and cohort breakouts. Share out updates and opportunities with full org, when needed.Review Data, Qualify Priorities, and Set Overarching Goals • review key org data, leveraging existing data and qualitative testimonial data through engaging employee voices• use data to qualify the list of priorities that the Task Force’s will focus on• set overarching objectives as roadmap for each Task Force Show less

  • Associate Director of Student Services

    Apr 2021 - now

  • DEIB Change Team Fellow | Antiracism Activist Group Member

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Student Services Manager

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Student Services

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018