Tarah Johnson
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPERVISOR
AAA HOME CARE INC
01.2026 - Current
- Oversees community-based, person-centered care for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. They manage Direct Support Professionals, design individualized support plans, ensure health and safety compliance, and coordinate medical, financial, and housing needs to maximize client independence.
SERVICE COORDINATOR
AAA HOME CARE
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Client Advocacy & Planning: Develop and implement person-centered plans (e.g., IPPs) tailored to everyone’s goals and needs.
- Resource Coordination: Connect clients with essential services such as housing, healthcare, transportation, and vocational training.
- Staff Supervision: Hire, train, and supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure high-quality care and daily living skills training.
Milieu Counselor
Wayfinder Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Provide trauma informed care to children ages 0-17 who are placed in the Transitional Shelter Care department, implementation of age appropriate activities, and documentation of daily activities.
Tutor
AmeriCorps- Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conduct small group tutoring sessions to 6th and 7th grade students in the subjects of Math and ELA. Update parents of the progress of their students.
Servant Leader Intern
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Served as a Congressional intern. Drafted correspondence letters, answered telephone calls, greeted office visitors, supported office staff and performed other duties important to the overall function of the office.
DSP
Mosaic of Friends
Downey, CA
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw the care of four men with developmental disabilities, prepared meals, administered medication, cleaned the facility, organized entertainment for the clients.
CSULB Dept. of HDEV Intern
Project Access Resource Center
Harbor City, CA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of the After school and Summer Youth programs, established rapport with the children enrolled in the program and their parents, facilitated enriched and creativity activities, and conflict management.
Cashier
Superior Grocers
Los Angeles, CA
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Provided customer service, handled cash, debit and credit cards, checks, and other forms of payment, checked customers out in a timely manner, counted remaining funds in the till at the end of the shift.
Education
BA - Human development
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, Customer Service, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity and exposure to diverse backgrounds, Analytical and Problem-Solving, Counseling, Mental Health
- Attention to detail
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR/First Aid
- July 2024 to July 2027
Timeline
SUPERVISOR
AAA HOME CARE INC
01.2026 - Current
SERVICE COORDINATOR
AAA HOME CARE
01.2024 - 01.2026
Milieu Counselor
Wayfinder Family Services
01.2017 - Current
Tutor
AmeriCorps- Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Servant Leader Intern
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2016
CSULB Dept. of HDEV Intern
Project Access Resource Center
05.2015 - 08.2015
DSP
Mosaic of Friends
12.2013 - 01.2016
Cashier
Superior Grocers
10.2011 - 12.2013
BA - Human development
California State University Long Beach