Sharon McMurray- Young

• Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and boundaries within a supportive environment.
• Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Developed strong rapport with youths, fostering open communication and trust for effective counseling sessions.
• Designed individualized plans that incorporated diverse learning styles into skill-building exercises specific to each client''s objectives.
• Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
• Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
• Promoted a safe space by consistently enforcing rules while maintaining empathy towards each client''s unique struggles.
• Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
• Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
• Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
• Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
• Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
• Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
• Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
• Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
• Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
• Collaborated with parents, teachers, and community resources to provide comprehensive support for clients'' needs.
• Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
• Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
• Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Processing inmates;maintaining jail security; serving meals;transporting inmates.

Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution;searches prisoners;takes charges of personal property .

Provides inmates opportunity to call attorney or relative; advises inmates on institutional rules and regulations.

Patrols jail area periodically to insure security and maintain order.

Transports inmates to medical,court, and related facilities.

Supervises inmates during meals,personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules,regulations and procedures.

Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; checks on inmate's physical condition.

Receives, counts,records and washes all laundry in the jail.

Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail.

• Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.