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Tayler Foster

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Passionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in case management, psychoeducation, and client advocacy. Committed to delivering empathetic, client-centered care, and fostering strong relationships with both clients and interdisciplinary teams. Seeking to leverage expertise in evidence-based practices to enhance holistic well-being and outcomes for individuals in need of support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Zipps Bar and Grill/First Watch Daytime Cafe
03.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Justice Involved Program Coordinator

Scottsdale Recovery Center
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Played a key role in building and strengthening the reentry program at Maricopa Reentry Center.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed individualized service plans, and streamlined referral processes to connect justice-involved individuals with critical substance use, mental health, and housing resources.
  • Collaborated with probation, parole, and community partners to enhance service coordination and ensure compliance with legal and treatment requirements.
  • My work involved crisis intervention, case planning, and advocacy, contributing to more structured and effective reentry system.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.

Behavior Technician

JAVA ABA
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Implemented individualized ABA-based behavior plans for clients with developmental disabilities, focusing on skill acquisition and behavior reduction.
  • Provided one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism, teaching communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviors.
  • Collaborating with BCBAs, I tracked client progress, adjusted treatment strategies as needed, and ensured interventions were tailored to each client's needs.
  • Collected data to measure progress, provided detailed session reports, and worked closely with parents to support generalization of skills across settings.

Family Education Facilitator

Aware Recovery Care
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Designed and implemented 12-module curriculum to facilitated psychoeducation sessions for families of individuals in recovery.
  • Provided resources on substance use disorders, and guided family members in developing supportive communication strategies.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing to engage families in the recovery process and coordinated care with clinical teams.
  • Designed materials for training sessions and clearly presented educational programs.

Behavior Technician

A Brand New Day
04.2020 - 07.2024
  • I implemented individualized ABA-based behavior plans for clients with developmental disabilities, focusing on skill acquisition and behavior reduction.
  • I provided one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism, teaching communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviors.
  • Collaborating with BCBAs, I tracked client progress, adjusted treatment strategies as needed, and ensured interventions were tailored to each client's needs.
  • I also collected data to measure progress, provided detailed session reports, and worked closely with parents to support the generalization of skills across settings.

Residential Counselor

Community Health Resources (CHR)
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided daily support and counseling to adolescents in residential treatment setting, promoting independent living skills, crisis intervention, and emotional regulation.
  • Facilitated group activities to enhance social skills and created individualized care plans for clients.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Processed prescriptions, verified medication information, and provided customer service in a fast-paced pharmacy setting.
  • Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications, resolved insurance issues, and ensured compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.

Patient Care Technician

Hospital of Central Connecticut
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, including taking vital signs, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Supported postoperative care and communicated effectively with the medical team to provide quality patient outcomes.

Education

Master's of Science - Public Health

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
01.2019

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a variety of EHR systems
  • Highly skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships
  • Empathy/Compassion
  • Client centered care
  • Flexible/Adaptable
  • Supporting individuals with co-morbid conditions
  • Community outreach
  • Collaboration with external partners
  • Leadership in case management
  • Care coordination
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment modalities
  • Crisis intervention
  • De-escalation
  • Trauma informed care
  • Documenting progress notes, treatment plans and case records
  • Supporting diverse populations
  • Inpatient, Outpatient and Community settings

Extracurricular Volunteer Certifications

  • Volunteer at Midwest Foodbank, 2023-2024
  • Volunteer at Huskython, 2015-2019
  • Member, Lantern Committee - dedicated to advancing cultural competency and education in the workplace, 2022-2024
  • Peer Support Certified, 2025-02-01

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Title: Health Educator/Healthcare Professional

Timeline

Server

Zipps Bar and Grill/First Watch Daytime Cafe
03.2025 - Current

Justice Involved Program Coordinator

Scottsdale Recovery Center
10.2024 - 03.2025

Behavior Technician

JAVA ABA
09.2024 - 01.2025

Family Education Facilitator

Aware Recovery Care
02.2022 - 11.2024

Residential Counselor

Community Health Resources (CHR)
10.2020 - 12.2021

Behavior Technician

A Brand New Day
04.2020 - 07.2024

Patient Care Technician

Hospital of Central Connecticut
07.2019 - 10.2020

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
06.2019 - 12.2020

Master's of Science - Public Health

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health

University of Connecticut
Tayler Foster