Mary Smith, MSW14826 Capstan Drive | Jacksonville, FL | 32226 | 904-349-7153 | m.smith.99011@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Established education professional transitioning to social work to develop/strengthen community programs that aim to increase family access to quality education for all children.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California Los Angeles, CAMaster of Social Work May, 2016Concentration: Mental Health Sub Concentration: Military Social Work

University of North Florida Jacksonville, FLMaster of Education April 2012Concentration: Elementary Education

University of North Florida Jacksonville, FLGraduate Certificate April 2012Concentration: Conflict Transformation

University of North Florida Jacksonville, FLBachelors of Art May 2004Major: Criminal JusticeMinor: Political Science

RELEVANT EXPERIENCEThe Department of Veterans Affairs Jacksonville, FLHealth Care for Homeless Veterans, May 2015-May 2016Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS), Part-time Intern

Developed partnerships with community agencies that assisted in housing over 125 homeless veterans struggling with a variety of mental illness.

Targeted and prioritized housing plan options for homeless veterans transitioning from literal street homelessness, veterans being discharged from institutions, and those veterans that recently became homeless

Developed comprehensive treatment plans with the veteran that addressed the factors that contributed to homelessness, including co-occurring mental health issues within a housing first, recovery model framework

Linked homeless veterans admitted into the CERS program to other VA and non-VA agencies for supportive mental health stabilization, substance abuse treatment, enhancement of independent life skills, vocational training, employment services, and assisted living facilities

Facilitated and Co-facilitated weekly group using cognitive behavioral therapy, problem solving therapy, and comorbid TBI/substance abuse treatment interventions.

Provided individual therapy utilizing motivational interviewing, solution focused, and problem solving therapy techniques for recently returned veterans from Operation Iraqi freedom, Operation Enduring freedom, and Vietnam veterans

Participated in outreach activities, including field interviews, assessments, and referrals to internal HCHV programs and community agencies for homeless veterans contacted in community settings and homeless shelters

The Department of Veterans Affairs Jacksonville, FLHealth Care for Homeless Veterans, May 2015-May 2016HUD-VA Supportive Housing Part-time Intern

Conducted psychosocial assessments on adults in order to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and their families

Utilized multiple assessments to formulate and implement treatment plan, identifying the veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed

Provided psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from lower socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diverse backgrounds

Participated as an active team member of a multidisciplinary homeless treatment team consisting of the HUD/VA supportive housing nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, nutritionist, recreational therapist, and employment specialist

Provided appropriate clinical documentation for all contacts with or about Veterans using the Veteran Affairs computerized patient record system (CPRS)

Proficient using Homeless Operations Management and Evaluation System (HOMES) Assisted veterans with case management services such as housing, and signing up for

VA medical care

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCENew Berlin Elementary (2015-2016 school year) Jacksonville, FLPTA Vice-President of Fundraising/Secretary of School Advisory Council (SAC)

Presented to approximately 100 parents at various PTA meetings about school activities and fundraising efforts.

Fundraising increased by 10 % from previous year to provide funding for new computer cart for teachers to utilize

Maintained accurate records and recorded minutes for school advisory council Provided needed documentation to school and district personnel

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCEDuval County Public Schools Jacksonville, FLMath Interventionist and Teacher February 2011-October 2013

Provided 1:1 education, social and emotional support to third- grade boys that had a high number of behavioral referrals. Number of referrals decreased, as did the overall behavior in the classroom, as indicated by an increase in learning opportunities and decrease in students sent out for disruptive behavior.

Utilized Step-2 Anti-violence curriculum with three third -grade classrooms. Effectiveness was determined using social-emotional learning tools and assessments

based on student self- report and teacher observations.Student conduct increased and issues of violence decreased.

Created a hands-on science lab that was used as a model to create other elementary science labs in the Duval County school district.

Used CHAMPS behavior model to encourage positive classroom behavior. Cultivated a learning experience that required students to demonstrate a variety of

applicable skills and competencies. Adapted the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs of students using

Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements. 

RELEVEANT COURSE WORKVirtual Field Practicum (Intensive Field Training), 1/2015-05/2016University of Southern California, Virtual Field Practicum (intensive Field Training)

Practiced live therapy with a simulated client integrating practicum material including: Clinical case management skills Client risk assessment Evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing, problem solving

therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy Ethical decision-making skills Professional Code of Ethics Completed reflective assignments for weekly clinical supervision