Experienced MSW

LONNIE B. SMITH, MSW

770-***-**** (Cell) *************@*****.***

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With over seventeen years of increasingly responsible experience in the delivery of high quality social services and housing to diverse populations and communities. A proven track record in the development of organizational infrastructures that have improved productivity, increased efficiency, and strengthened financial results. Expertise in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to enhance organizational image, expand funding opportunities, and building strong working relationships with external stakeholders.

Master of Social Work, Adelphi School of Social Work, Adelphi University Garden City NY

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Criminal Justice, Molloy College Rockville Centre NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE ACHOR CENTER INC., Atlanta GA 2008-2009

Vice President, of Development & Compliance

Directed planning and acquisition of new facilities

Determine financial and cost-effective solutions related to agency expansion

Identification and procurement of financial resources

Maintain relationships with funding partners

Grant writing and management

Oversee agency compliance and auditing functions

Develop and maintain partnerships among city and state political bodies

Oversee the maintenance all agency databases

Work in partnership with CEO in the preparation of annual budget and goals

Manage contracts and relationships with consultants and outsourced vendors

Serve as staff participant in Board Development Committee

Complete and submit external and internal reports in a timely manner

Represent agency at all outside events and functions

Complete Tax Credit, Supportive Housing and other housing development documents

Develop affordable housing units based on needs and identified resources

Supervise and develop task for MSW interns

ATLANTA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Atlanta GA 2006-2008

Project Manager Homeless Opportunity Fund

Market the Homeless Opportunity Fund program to affordable housing developers, non-profit organizations and community organizations providing permanent supportive housing solutions.

Market the Homeless Opportunity Fund program to affordable housing developers, non-profit organizations and community organizations providing permanent supportive housing solutions.

Review and analyze applications to determine consistency with program eligibility criteria and financial feasibility of project.

Meet with community leaders, public officials and other groups to address questions and concerns to encourage buy in from affected stakeholders.

Make recommendations; prepare packages and present projects to Homeless Opportunity Fund Committee of the ADA Board of Directors.

Coordinate the loan closing process, determine disbursement schedule and track disbursement of funds from the Bond Trustee.

Review and analyze monthly trustee statements to track disbursements, bond principal and interest payments and project fund balances.

Prepare periodic reports for distribution to community stakeholders, ADA Board of Directors, and Atlanta City Council members.

VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES INC., Bronx NY 2001-2005

Director of Residential Operations

Direct intake procedures to ensure clients are appropriate for admission

Direct activities of 76 bed OASAS Licensed Intensive Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Ensure all standards and goals have been met and client prepared for discharge

Complete and respond to Work Scopes and IPMES reports

Supervised Administrative and Management staff Including providing individual and group supervision

Completed monthly: PAS, Utilization Review, Stars, Retention, and Criminal Justice reports

Coordinate Case Conferences, Discharge/Re-Assessment Conferences & Team Meetings

Performed random daily audits to ensure full compliance

Evaluating, developing and revising agency policies and procedures to reflect current practices and standards

Established and maintained key agency relationships with stakeholders

Maintained statistical data for research and reporting

Jewish Board for Family & Children’s Services, Bronx NY 1999-2005

Milieu Counselor

Provides assistance in the daily living to emotionally disturbed youth in a residential treatment setting

Provide crisis intervention to youths experiencing difficulty

Provide special intervention to youth who have been deemed harmful to themselves or others

St. Christopher Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility, Briarwood NY 2000-2001

Social Worker/Therapist

Coordinate unit caseload,

Conduct individual, family and group counseling sessions

Develop IEP goals with residents and families, participate in IEP meetings

Participate on Multi-Disciplinary team

Facilitate unit management meetings and treatment planning conferences

Family Support Systems Unlimited Inc. Bronx NY 1997-2000

Supervisor Independent Living Program

Supervised and co-ordinate activities of social service agency staff and volunteers,

Co-ordinate activities of staff in providing counseling services to assist with problems of crisis nature,

Assisted agency staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problems and improving their diagnostic and helping skills,

Reviewed case records, evaluated staff and recommended indicated actions, participated in the developing and implementing of Agency administrative policy

Trained new employees in the areas of agency policy, compliance issues, department procedures and government regulations

Maintained computerized tracking system to track UCR's, Court Action OP 5's, I/L Quarterly Reports and child movements,

New York State Assembly, Hon. Michael AL. Balboni Garden City NY 1996-1997

Legislative Aid

Assisted in the review and drafting of bills

Developed positions in district office of Assemblyman

Represented Assemblyman at community functions

Prepared legislative memoranda

Draft press releases

Children's House Inc, Mineola NY 1995-1998

Supervisor of Respite Care

Supervised respite counselors for home based respite program

Provided individual supervision to respite counselors serving seriously emotionally disturbed children

Conducted family sessions to resolve conflicts in the family home

Conducted workshops and trainings for families on the issues of mental health in an attempt to keep children in the family home

Completed program budget and distributed reimbursement for activities to counseling staff,

St. John's Non-Secure Detention Facility, Richmond Hill NY 1993-1997

Nassau Community College, Disabled Student Services, Garden City NY 1992-1994

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