Joi Smith *** E. Holly Street, Baton Rouge, LA ***19 985-***-**** ***********@*********.***
JOI SMITH
*** *. ***** ******, ***** Rouge, LA 70819 985-***-**** ***********@*********.*** Case Management Leadership Social Services Volunteering Customer Service Networking Objective
Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my education, work experience, and interpersonal skills, so that I will be able to work diligently in any job environment, serving and giving back to the community. Education
HOPE BIBLE INSITUTE
Bachelors of Theology
A Religious Studies Degree
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelors Childcare and Family Education
Skills & Abilities
Technical: Computer Literate, 35-55 Wpm,
MS Word, Word Processor, Excel,
PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Internet Explorer,
Netscape, Google, Lotus, Ami Pro, Quick Books, Adobe Software
Languages: English (Native), Intermediate Spanish
Certifications & Trainings:
Basic MVR Training Office of Motor Vehicles
Louisiana Pathways Childcare Provider Training
Direct Service Worker Training
CPR & First Aid Certified
Para Pro Praxis Exam
Client Assessment Specialist Certification-
American Red Cross
Community Missions Training- American Red Cross
Shelter Operations- American Red Cross- Cultural Competency- Louisiana Spirit Capabilities:
Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
Data Entry Skills
Office Management
Weekly/Monthly Reporting
Social Advocate
Confident in my ability to effectively research, analyze, process, document and track massive amounts of files. Working knowledge and extensive understanding of the philosophy, principles, objectives and provisions of most government agencies. Certain in my professional ability to interview large numbers of clients or applicants explaining programs to elicit claims and post entitlement, determining initial continuing eligibility for benefits. Excellent problem solving and customer service skills: experience working with contacts, clients, and customers where the ability to explain programs be done in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner despite the complexities or communicative pressures.
Joi Smith 291 E. Holly Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70819 985-***-**** ***********@*********.*** Experience
DNA COLLECTOR SPECIMEN SPECIALIST OF AMERICA 2016-2017
Contract position, collecting specimens for drug, alcohol, and paternity testing while following penal system guidelines at the instruction of a judge, attorney and diagnostic center. PARA EDUCATOR EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM 2015-2016
The paraprofessional assists in the delivery of education and/or related services under the supervision of a teacher and/or other professional who has the responsibility for the delivery of the services to exceptional children. This position involves the performance of instructional and non-instructional tasks. MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST ANCHOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 2014-2015
Responsible for providing counselling and casework services to patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients' mental/ behavior status through interviews or observations, and then developing treatment plans or making referrals to the appropriate services. They may also be required to provide crisis intervention services to patients who are a danger to themselves or others. Monitor a patient's treatment progress and keep track of his or her mental status. Keeps written records of all patient interactions and company reporting procedures. Career Highlights
Client Evaluation & Assessment
Training & Development
Case Management & Government Entitlement Programs
8 years of Social Services experience
Clerical
Data Entry
Past Employment and Social Services Positions
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office- Clerical Administration-Parish Prison
Efficient Care LLC, Hammond, LA- Direct Service Worker
East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start – Family Advocate
Somerset Pacific- Property Manager
In Caring Hands Inc. - Resource Coordinator for people with disabilities
Girl Scouts Louisiana East -Membership Executive
Louisiana Industries for the Disabled (Uplifted)-Job Readiness Instructor National American Red Cross -Client Recovery Specialist/Case Manager Harmony Family and Support Services- Crisis Counselor