Kate M. Smith, LMSW

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512-***-**** acym9z@r.postjobfree.com

Social Worker with strong therapeutic skills applied to adult and youth populations. Proven ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams. Experience in facilitating therapeutic, supportive and educational groups. Effective in verbal and written communications.

EDUCATION

LMSW, December 2016

M.S.W., Clinical Concentration 1994, Norfolk State University

B.A., Interpersonal Communication, 1989 University of North Texas

Professional Experience

Pure Joy Foundation (www.purejoyfoundation.org) Austin, TX

Co-Founder July 2012 - Present

Co-founded a 501c3 that is bringing clean water, improved healthcare and educational opportunities to South Sudan.

Drilled a clean water well in a village of 5000+ whose closest clean water supply had been 5 miles away. Disease rates projected to drop by 60%+. Established a Water Committee to ensure proper maintenance and sanitation of well.

Increased student enrollment in village by 100% since commencing education initiatives. Installed solar lighting system on new primary school (P1-P4) making it the first building in the county to have lighting. Launched inaugural preschool to prepare children for primary school. Built a middle school to expand grade levels through P8.

Provided improved healthcare by facilitating monthly medical staff visits. Brought 400 self-adjusting eyeglasses to South Sudan and 300 to Uganda, the first time these glasses were introduced into either country.

Provided 300 portable solar lights to students and the elderly, the first time these lights were introduced to South Sudan.

Built a church that is serving as a community center and will serve as an Adult Education Center. Solar lighting system to be installed which will make it the 2nd building in the county to have lighting.

Life’s Next Step Lakeway, TX

Senior Move Manager 2011 - Present

Provide counseling and support to older adults and their families through the downsizing and transitional moving process

Oversee the transition from the family home to independent living/assisted living/or memory care unit

CORA Services, Inc. Philadelphia, PA

Counselor 1996-1998

Counseled individuals, families, and groups utilizing cognitive behavior therapy and solution focus therapy

Established the Teen Intervention Program at The Hamilton Disston School

Established outreach program utilizing individual and family therapy at Vogt Recreation Center

Collaborated with providers to develop optimal treatment plans to achieve client goals

Lincolnshire Social Services Louth, Lincolnshire U.K.

County Social Worker 1994-1996

Provided behavioral, cognitive and crisis intervention for a caseload of 20 families

Conducted joint child protection investigations in accordance with the U.K Children Act

Provided legal documentation for court proceedings involving child custody

Used extensive social work skills to identify, assess, plan, implement, monitor and review the care needs of people requiring services through the Social Services Department.

Lutheran Family Services Virginia Beach, VA

Family Service Worker- Intern 1993-1994

Managed and assessed cases of foster care youths

Conducted home visits

Provided behavioral and cognitive therapy of individuals and families

Processed medical entitlements and acted as liaison with social services, social security, families and other agencies

Comprehensive Mental Health Virginia Beach, VA

Intensive Care Manager - Intern 1992-1993

Performed case assessments, screened for involuntary commitments, and liaised with hospitals and various agencies

Member of an interdisciplinary team providing psychiatric outpatient coverage for mentally and emotionally disabled adults

Portsmouth Psychiatric Center Portsmouth, VA

Residential Counselor 1990-1992

Counseled residentially-based physically aggressive, dysfunctional teenagers while addressing their emotional, social and physical needs

Acted as a positive role model while providing a secure and therapeutic environment for residents

Volunteer Experience

Lake Travis High School Cheerleading Booster Club Board Member: 2012-Present. Currently serving as President.

Mobile Loaves and Fishes Team Leader: 2007- Present

Lakeway Elementary Gifted and Talented Board Member: 2008-2011

Lakeway Elementary School PTO Board Member: 2007-2009

Prestonwood Baptist Church Choir Teacher: 2005-2007

R. E. Good Elementary Room Mom: 2004-2007

Mid-Cities Mother of Multiples: 1998-2007. President 2000-2001

Raised over $90,000 for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through racing in marathons and triathlons. Ironman Finisher in 2013.

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