George Young III is a licensed clinical social worker with over 8 years of experience in medical, mental health, and social services settings. He has worked for the County of Riverside Department of Social Services since 2008 as a Child Social Services Worker, investigating abuse cases, providing crisis intervention and case management, and aiding medically fragile children. He also has experience teaching social work courses and providing case management for an HIV/AIDS organization.
Creative professional with a record of documented achievement and measurable performance in various industries. Strategic leader committed to providing expertise in multiple aspects of successful program development, implementation and management. Excel in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong attention to detail, problem-solving, high accountability, and follow-through capabilities. Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and build cohesive teams that achieve results. Successful in utilizing a consultative approach to access key decision makers or benefactors, network effectively, and create synergistic relationships.
Creative professional with a record of documented achievement and measurable performance in various industries. Strategic leader committed to providing expertise in multiple aspects of successful program development, implementation and management. Excel in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong attention to detail, problem-solving, high accountability, and follow-through capabilities. Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and build cohesive teams that achieve results. Successful in utilizing a consultative approach to access key decision makers or benefactors, network effectively, and create synergistic relationships.
Experienced health education graduate in planning, implementing and evaluating effective health programs.
Knowledge in the area of teen pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention, and youth development.
Excellent customer service, communication (public speaking, presentations, group faciliation), and interpersonal skills.
I am interested in working in an area where I can positively and effectively exercise my acquired knowledge in community health; building meaningful relationships with clients & co-workers; educating adolescents on pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention, educating and promoting the importance of preconception health.
Specialties:
Customer service, HIV/AIDS education and promotion, group facilitation, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation, and rural health.
Experienced health education graduate in planning, implementing and evaluating effective health programs.
Knowledge in the area of teen pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention, and youth development.
Excellent customer service, communication (public speaking, presentations, group faciliation), and interpersonal skills.
I am interested in working in an area where I can positively and effectively exercise my acquired knowledge in community health; building meaningful relationships with clients & co-workers; educating adolescents on pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention, educating and promoting the importance of preconception health.
Specialties:
Customer service, HIV/AIDS education and promotion, group facilitation, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation, and rural health.
1. George Young III
MOBILE: (951) 213-7676
E-MAIL: george_youngiii@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8+ years experience in medical and mental health settings, working with
diverse populations in health care, outpatient, and governmental agencies settings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MARCH 2008 - PRESENT
Child Social Services Worker V - Emergency Response Worker and Continued Service Coordinator
Provide therapeutic marital, family interrelationship, and adoptive parent counseling.
Investigate and assess suspected child abuse referrals.
Utilized crisis intervention, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques to provide
necessary mental health and case management services to families in crisis.
Worked collaboratively with hospitals and medically fragile foster homes to aid in the case management
needs of medically fragile children, including participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and resource
coordinating for medical care.
Provide support in crisis and emergency situations.
Assess client’s family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of
children residing in the household.
Remove children from abusive homes when safety needs dictated.
Work with cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional and behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities;
and other health conditions affecting a client’s personality, family relationships, child or in-home care
arrangements.
Perform bio-psychosocial assessments interviews on children, and families.
Provide crises interventions and treatments to adults, children, and families.
Provide counseling, referrals and consultation to clients.
Develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
Participate in interdisciplinary clinical team activities on a regular basis.
Maintain client’s confidential casework records, and prepare legal reports and correspondence.
Prepare and present legal reports with recommendations regarding children safety, welfare, well-being
and client services to the Juvenile Court.
Timely complete and turn in Court reports to the Juvenile Court.
Frequently conduct field visits in order to carry out service plans, observe and assess client needs, and
provide social work services.
Maintain up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MORENO VALLEY, CA JANUARY 2010 – SEPTEMBER 2010
Adjunct Professor
Taught Introduction to Social Work.
LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY, RIVERSIDE, CA APRIL 2009 – JUNE 2009
Adjunct Professor
Taught one course of Social Work Case Management.
INLAND AIDS PROJECT IN RIVERSIDE, CA JANUARY 2006 – OCTOBER 2006 / JANUARY 2008- MARCH 2008
Medical Social Worker
Provided case management to maintain the progress and well-being of clients with HIV/AIDS
Conducted psychosocial assessments and medical assessments of clients
2. Carried out risk reduction and prevention training to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
Advocated for clients to receive medical, housing, and employment assistance from service providers
Referred clients to various social service providers to help them meet their basic needs
Participated in interdisciplinary clinical team activities on a regular basis.
Consulted with a variety of facility educational and support services.
Conducted group and individual counseling sessions.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
LCSW IN SOCIALWORK
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Expires (May 2017)
State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences
ASW IN SOCIALWORK
Associate Social Worker, (2011-2015)
State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences
MASTERS OF SOCIALWORK, 2005
Boston University, - Boston, MA
BACHELORS OF SOCIALWORK, 2004
Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL