Shannon Watson-Jones
Fort Thomas,KY
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in trauma informed care and therapeutic interventions. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 5 year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Practicum Student
US Veteran Affairs
Cincinnati, OH
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Co-presented with Field Supervisor at Clinical Conversation on Solution Focused Brief Therapy: offered 1 CEU credit to clinicians who attended.
- Maintained regular contact withclients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Practicum Student
Children's Home Of Northern Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed group activities targeted towards therapy goals for clients
- Supervised and helped clients when needed during school hours
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Kindercare
Erlanger, KY
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Behavior Technician
Applied Behavioral Services
Cincinnati, OH
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Therapeutic Behavioral Support Specialist
Maryhurst
LOUISVILLE, KY
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned clients.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual clients.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of clients and staff.
Student Teacher
Burrier Childcare Center
Richmond, Kentucky (KY)
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for child engagement.
- Designed age appropriate lessons using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Student Volunteer
Norton Children's Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Shadowed Occupational Therapists to learn their role in the hospital when working with patients
Intern
Gildas Club Of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
12.2016 - 12.2016
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Child and Family Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2018
High School Diploma -
Louisville Male High School
Louisville, KY05.2014
Skills
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Data Integrity
- Therapeutic Services
- Crisis Situations
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Group Activities
- Effective Listening
- Youth Engagement
- Coping Strategies
- Suicide Prevention
Certification
- Directors Certification
References
- Ashanti Peppers (Supervisor at Maryhurst) – 708-768-1359
- Mary Caroline (Supervisor at Gilda’s Club)- 864-431-3847
- Emily Harlamert (Supervisor at ABS)- 513-349-6978
- Adam Roland (Supervisor at CHNK) - 859-653-6447
- Jeremy Bilby (Supervisor at the VA) -513-977-6831
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
US Veteran Affairs
09.2021 - 04.2022
Practicum Student
Children's Home Of Northern Kentucky
01.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Kindercare
07.2020 - 04.2021
Behavior Technician
Applied Behavioral Services
10.2019 - 07.2020
Therapeutic Behavioral Support Specialist
Maryhurst
09.2018 - 10.2019
Student Teacher
Burrier Childcare Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
Student Volunteer
Norton Children's Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2017
Intern
Gildas Club Of Louisville
12.2016 - 12.2016
Master’s Degree - Social Work
University of Louisville
Bachelor’s Degree - Child and Family Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Louisville Male High School
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