Helping youth in the community with Nia Youngest

Nia Youngest initially became a professional advocate for developmentally disabled individuals and individuals with a mental illness in 2009. Over the years, she was a Program Associate, Residential Counselor, and Mental Health Technician. She worked in Residential Group Homes, Day Programs, and a Rehab Treatment Facility. Above all one of Nia’s main focuses is helping the youth. Nia has impacted the youth with her position as a Youth Specialist at a youth homeless shelter. As a Youth Educator; she is a para professional in an exceptional school that caters to children with developmental disabilities. “I believe children are our future and I am grateful to have had opportunities to impart wisdom and share knowledge with them,” says Nia.In addition to her full-time job Nia volunteers as an advocate for suicide prevention. She is certified through AFSP to inform people of the affects and importance of suicide prevention. “I am a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, an aunt and friend. I genuinely enjoy helping people and doing my part to make the world a better place,” says Nia.This incredible young lady does not only go above and beyond to help those in her community, but she is also an author and publisher. Her books include: Memories and Melodies, R.E.A.L. L.I.F.E. and The Love of Loyalty. These books are available on Kindle, Kobo, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble (Nook) and thebookpatch.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app