BOUNCE BACK SOCIAL SERVICES
Phone: (815) 782-6040
Fax: (815) 782-6041
Email: bouncebacksocialservice@gmail.com
Address: 1256 W. Jefferson Rd Suite 101
Joliet, IL 60435
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER- PARIS WILHITE
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There is relatively a small segment of leaders in the non-profit organization
world; individuals who have the ability to build relationships, rapport, and
trust with almost anyone, and then able to build the relationships and make
connections between people, creating partnerships and alliances, and
motivating forward momentum to “get things done.” Paris Whilhite is one
of those people, that “gets things done” and creates results through
collaboration, partnerships and relationships with an enthusiastic and
genuinely personable attitude. Mrs. Wilhite radiates a sincere passion for
delivering valued services and benefits to those she’s served.
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A counselor by training, Mrs. Wilhite earned her B.A. in Social Work
and Human Services (Scholars Diploma) from Lewis University in 2000.
She then went on to pursue higher education and earned her Master’s
Degree in Counseling and Human Services from National Louis University.
Mrs. Wilhite accelerated over the last 8 years to the executive level
reaching almost 20 years of experience working and serving in Social Work
and Human Services with public and non-profit organizations. She was
awarded the Whitney Young Social Worker Award by the Scholars Council
of Lewis University May of 1999. A native of Joliet, Illinois, Mrs. Wilhite
resides in Plainfield, IL with her husband and daughter. With her great deal
of values and expertise in the field of Social Work, Mrs. Wilhite continues
to extend her hand beyond belief.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER- JENNIFER B. YOUNG
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Jennifer B. Young is a Registered Psychotherapist who has over 15 years of experience in the
counseling field. She has worked in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s
(CDLE) Veterans Program for over five years, as a Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP)
specialist; she has provided case management services to appropriate veteran clients, conducted
client assessments, job development, ongoing employment counseling, adjustment counseling,
vocational guidance/support, interviews to determine veterans’ qualifications, skills and needs, as
well as participant follow-up. Jennifer provided effective solutions for veterans to overcome
identified barriers to employment. She was awarded the Colorado American Legion’s DVOP of
the Year honors for her work in 2012.
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Jennifer worked as a volunteer at the Denver Rescue Mission, mentoring singles, families, and
seniors in becoming self-sufficient; as a part of Colorado Mayor’s “Homeless Initiative Program.”
She was awarded a Service Award, honors for her work in 2010. A Counselor and certified Global
Career Development Facilitator by training, Jennifer earned her M.A. in Counseling and a B.S. in
Organizational Management and a Minor in Psychology from Colorado Christian University. In
2012 Jennifer opened a private practice; (Heart to Hearts Counseling LLC.)
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Jennifer is an honorably discharged veteran, who served in the United States Army. She is an
active member of the American Counseling Association, Illinois Counseling Association,
Colorado Counseling Association, and Colorado Career Development Counseling Association.
Jennifer served as a Colorado DECA Judge for District 1 and District 2, and has set on the
Colorado Department of Labor Oral Interview Board.
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A native of Joliet, Illinois, Jennifer have returned to her homeland to serve veterans and those who
are experiencing life’s transitions-as Chief Operating Officer for a non-profit organization,
“Bounce Back Social Services.”
AGENCY PURPOSE
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purposes of this corporation are
charitable:
 To provide direct assistance to:
Military Veterans
 Military Dependents
 Women, Infants, and Children
 Young Males
 Any person suffering life’s circumstances
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MILITARY VETERANS
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Military Vets experience?
Unable to get jobs after serving the country
Relationship problems
Coping strategies with life’s circumstance
Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
Lack of confidence to face the world upon
return
Lack of education
MILITARY DEPENDENTS
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kind of assistance?
Counseling for absence of a parent
Extracurricular activities to stay tuned with
life
Coping strategies with a parent being
deployed
Educational assistance
Family support system
WOMEN, INFANT, AND CHILDREN
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kind of assistance?
Abandoned women
Prenatal, Neonatal, Pregnancy, Post Partum
Education
Childhood Problems
Coping strategies to different circumstances
Job readiness
Education preparation
Time management
Financial Counseling
YOUNG MALES
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kind of assistance?
Mentoring
Male role model due to absent father figure
Guidance from negative influences in the
world
How to be a gentleman
Prepare for College
Job Preparation
WE DON’T SERVE PERFECT PEOPLE!
Who else do we serve?
People suffering from, but not limited to:
Anxiety
 Depression
 Stress
 Change
 Grief or loss
 Inability to forgive
 Frequent irritability
 Persistent feelings of
worthlessness,
hopelessness, or
helplessness
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Low self esteem
 Poor concentration
 Decreased motivation or
interest in life
 Thoughts of suicide or
occurrence of self injury
 Behavior changes
noticed by yourself or
others
 Intense fears or phobias
 Excessive worrying
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MISSION STATEMENT
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Bounce Back Social Services mission is to provide direct
assistance to American military veterans, their families,
and members of the general public with services that will
help them to become renewed, revived and restored to
recover from life’s issues and circumstances.
WE can do it
TOGETHER!!
VISION STATEMENT
 Bounce
Back Social Services vision is to enhance
and equip those we serve with the training and skills
to recover sufficiently to put themselves back in
motion (back in play).
Put me back in the game
Coach!!
SERVICES WE PROVIDE:
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To ensure the following services with substance, we will engage in
fundraising with outside communities and other lawful activities.
Readjustment Assistance
Crisis Counseling,
Rehabilitation
Family Counseling
Promotion of Education
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
Substance-abuse Counseling
Job-readiness Training
Mentoring
Educational services and related services to:
 military veterans, women needing assistance, low-income,
homeless individuals, youth, senior citizens, and/or those in need
of assistance
STAFF
Vaughn Wilhite (Head Nurse, Behavioral Health)Earned his BSN in Nursing from Andrew University in
BerrinSprings, Michigan. He served 6.5 years in the
Airforce as a Captain and 6.5 years in the Army as a
Major. He is a Register Nurse in IL, District of
Columbia, and New York.
 Runnell Townsend Jr. (Community Program Manager)Earned his Bachelors of Science in Community Health
with a concentration in Health Administration,
Rehabilitation, and Health Education at the University of
Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign. Immediately after, he
went on to earn his Master of Science in Public Health
concentrating in Community Health and Policy. He also
obtained his Certificate in Foundations of Teaching.
Runnell is a military dependent in the Army branch.
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