High School Services
Resume:
VICK M. JONES JR.
aca4k6@r.postjobfree.com
Vick Miller Jones Jr.
Road
Medon, Tennessee
38356
Professional Interests
Best Practice in Public Child Welfare, Educating Youth, Family Crisis Intervention
Programs dealing with troubled youth and their behaviors and Coaching and Mentoring
staff, community partners and families on Understanding the Organizational Culture
within the Child Welfare Sector
Academic Background
Bachelor of Arts from Lane College, Jackson TN (2004) and numerous training and
certifications pertaining to Child Welfare and Education
Memberships
Hillfield Baptist Church of Toone, TN
Alumni of Lane College
Skills Personal
Can state the purpose of the session, present a brief overview of the content, make
connections between current and previous class sessions, define new terms, concepts and
principles; arrange and discuss the content in an organized fashion; present clear and
simple examples to clarify difficult ideas; explicitly state the relationships among various
ideas, summarize the most important ideas when needed; relate day’s material to
upcoming sessions and limit digression from class discussion; use appropriate voice
volume while teaching or explaining; change teaching techniques to meet the needs of
students/participants; understanding of cultural differences and how to relate to
individuals without be bias; ability to show empathy when needed and maintain the skills
to implement proper engagement according to individual and situation.
Computer Skills
Can communicate by email, compose documents (MS-WORD & WORKS), download
forms and documents, back-up important data (information) and access/use the internet
for research, reservation and purchasing purposes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Non-Academic Experience
1997-1999 Substitute Teacher, Jackson- Madison County Board Of Education
(Completed this part time while working towards my BA from Lane College.)
1999-2004 Math & Social Studies Teacher,Hardeman County Board Of Education
During my 5 years of teaching at Grand Junction Elementary School, I was rewarded 4 of
the 5 years from the State of TN Educational Department for having students I taught
improving and having some of the highest value added scores in the State. Students and
staff voted me as Teacher of the year two years showing their appreciation to my hard
work and dedication to the children, families, staff and the community. I was also able to
collaborate with other staff and School Leadership in the development of the schools first
ever Junior Beta Club. I was able to locate community partners/resources and gather their
input and support to make the Beta Club a success and become a goal to help our children
reach for higher standards and become positive individuals in the community and develop
leadership skills. I participated and served as Facilitator for Schools Curriculum
Leadership Team and Leader of the Community Involvement Task Force Team where I
worked along side staff and Leadership Team with development of activities and lessons
that correlated with the Standardized Standards for the State of TN and accommodated
the new law at the time of “No Child Left Behind’ and to get community partners
invested in our school and children.
2004-2006 MVP Lawn Services
I was an entrepreneur where I started my own landscape and lawn service which was
very successful as I served several counties in the Southwest Region of the State of TN. I
went part time after being with Southwest Community Services in April 2005. Business
ceased as my responsibilities with CSA required more of my time.
April 2005 - August 2005 Southwest Community Services Agency
In partnership with the Department of Children Services, I worked to prevent children
and youth from entering state custody via the Family Crisis Intervention Program
targeting unruly children and their families. Coordinated the care for the unruly and
delinquent youth who were court ordered to receive mental health evaluations prior to
sentencing from the Juvenile Court. Also worked Targeted Case Management Services
with families where allegations were made concerning Dependent and Neglect issues
such as educational neglect, environmental neglect, drug exposed children and physical
abuse. I served with SWCSA until State contract ended in August 2005 and then I
became employed with the State of TN Department of Children Services.
August 2005 - November 2011 Case Manager II for Department of Children Services
Coordinated care for custodial delinquent youth and their families. Assisted with the
efforts of reunification for this population via Child and Family Team Meetings in the
home and Residential Treatment/Youth Development Centers. Collaboratively created
plans to assist the youth and families with accessing their strengths to combat their needs.
Coordinated care for youth needing permanency through adoption. Provided services to
youth and families in all 11 counties in the Southwest Region for the Department of
Children Services. Maintained a working with relationships in all areas with schools,
local provider agencies, law enforcement and Juvenile Court Personnel.
November 2011 - September 2013 Child Protective Services Team Leader with the
Department of Children Services Southwest Region
Served as the Child Protective Services Team Leader for Haywood and Fayette Counties
in the Southwest Region. I currently supervised a staff of (5) Case Managers who either
serve as investigators or assessment workers. My duties are to lead and train my staff in
the performance of case management work for children under the state’s supervision, at
risk of state custody and their families. My role as Supervisor is to participate in all
investigations of suspected child abuse or neglect. Assured that staff were conducting
interviews with all alleged child(ren) victim(s) and alleged perpetrator(s). All cases were
staffed with Case Managers on weekly to monthly basis to assure that proper assessments
were completed and that adequate information was obtained thru interviews to assure that
we were making sound decisions as to the safety of the child(ren) to remain in the
environment or to be placed in an alternative custody which may result in times as State
Custody. Monthly reports and stats for Regional and Central Office Reports were
completed monthly to show progress and areas of need for improvement. Mission and
purpose of the Department of Children’s Services was carried out daily and that is to
assure that the safety, well-being and permanence of all children is addressed in all cases.
Education:
Lane College, Jackson, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, June 1999
Bolivar Central High School, Bolivar, TN
High School Diploma, May 1994
Honors and Awards: Dean’s List, Cum Ladi Lane College June 1999
References
Judge Mike Whitaker (Fayette County Juvenile Court)
705 Justice Drive, Somerville, TN 38068
Dana Howcroft (Fayette County Youth Service Officer)
705 Justice Drive, Somerville, TN 38068
Cheryl Fergerson- Team Coordinator Department of Children’s Services
18125 Hwy 64 E, Somerville, TN 38068
Trista Davis- Regional Administrator DCS Washington D.C.
5706 Colorado Avenue NW, Washington DC 20011
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