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Shannon Young
Family Intervention Specialist, Youth Villages
Location: Jackson , TN United States
Joined: Sep 15th, 2013

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Shannon Young is an accomplished, young African American Social Worker from Racine, Wisconsin. Education has always been an important factor in her life. After graduating from high school in 2007, Shannon left her hometown to receive an education that would allow her to succeed. Over the past six years she has grown professionally, academically and socially now ready to face a career mission.

In 2011 Shannon graduated from Lane College in Jackson, TN as a first generation college graduate. She received her bachelor�s degree in criminal justice with a minor in sociology. Shannon proceeded onward to receive a master of social work from Union University in 2013.

Shannon is a member of the NASW, loves to travel and meeting new people. She also enjoy doing volunteer work at various community service agencies and has done volunteer work at numerous orphanages in Kenya, Africa.

Education (request update)

Lane College class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Claim To Fame:

Recently Shannon began her career as a Family Intervention Specialist with Youth Villages in Jackson, TN. She is on a mission to help others and fulfill her passion of making a difference.

Experience

I currently work with Youth Villages as Family Intervention Specialist
I have years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

Family Intervention Specialist | Youth Villages
From July 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Provide intensive in-home services to children and families experiencing severe relationship problems, conducting safety assessments and maintaining case records.

Volunteer | Young Men's Christian Association
From April 2011 to December 2013 • 2 year(s)
Supervised children in child watch room, assisted youth sports coaches, and completed administrative tasks.

Volunteer | HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization)
From June 2012 to August 2013 • 1 year(s)
Worked with culturally diverse families and supervised children during social group meetings.

Intern Social Worker (Counselor/Therapist) | Pathways Behavioral Heath Center
From January 2013 to May 2013 • 0 year(s)
Counsel clients in individual and group sessions for substance abuse and mental health issues, collaborate with treatment teams.

Intern Social Worker (Special Education) | Jackson Madison County School System
From September 2012 to December 2012 • 0 year(s)
Facilitated therapy sessions and provided case management including IEP meetings and mental health assessments.

Sales Associate | Dick's Sporting Goods
From September 2010 to December 2012 • 2 year(s)
Provided excellent customer service and organized merchandise displays while maintaining equipment knowledge.

Intern Social Worker (Child Advocate) | Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center
From August 2012 to May 2012 • 0 year(s)
Assisted with family assessments and provided individual services to culturally diverse families using community resources.

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