Jaanine Smith
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in multitasking and effective communication within recovery services.
Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver who utilizes compassion and an, empathetic ear to unify team members.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Community Center Coordinator
Prologue Inc.
Pikesville, MD
03.2014 - 10.2025
- Assisted in coordinating daily operations and scheduling activities for center programs.
- Supported staff in managing participant registrations and records efficiently.
- Organized resources and materials for various events and workshops.
- Learned and utilized center management software to track attendance and performance metrics.
- Track, Collect data. Submit quarterly and annual progress reports to Baltimore Behavioral Health Program Manager, utilizing Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
- Contributed to maintaining a welcoming environment for participants and visitors.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance collaboration opportunities and expand program reach.
- Maintained a clean and inviting facility by coordinating regular cleaning schedules with janitorial staff.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Maintained accurate records of participant attendance, facility usage, and financial transactions for streamlined reporting and analysis.
Recovery Specialist / Weekend Peer Intervention
Right Turn of Maryland/ Impact DUI Services
Owings Mills, MD / Sykesville, Md
08.2009 - 03.2016
- Conducted assessments to determine client eligibility for recovery services.
- Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions to support client recovery goals.
- Educated clients on substance abuse issues, fostering awareness and accountability.
- Led workshops on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques for diverse audiences.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring by utilizing Motivational Interviewing and active listening.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues through court-ordered aftercare groups for up to 26 weeks after treatment.
Life Skills Manager / Counselors Aide
The Next Step
Sykesville, MD
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance participant engagement and collaboration.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
- Educated in various types of techniques and skills to better understand people from culturally diverse walks of life and backgrounds.
- Oversaw support groups for 20 or more clients suffering from substance use and mental health disorders.
- Promoted active participation by engaging individuals through thought-provoking questions and activities designed to stimulate discussion.
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality regarding participant backgrounds or issues discussed within the group context.
Education
No Degree - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
The Maryland Addiction & Behavioral Certification Board
Brooklandville, MDNo Degree - Registered Peer Supervisor
Maryland Addiction & Behavioral Health Certification Board
Brooklandville, MDNo Degree - Adult And Pediatric First Aid & CPR / AED
The World Institute of Safety
Baltimore, MD01-2027
No Degree - Mental Health
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Virtual08-2025
No Degree - Naloxone Train of Training
Maryland Peer Advisory Council
Baltimore, MD05-2025
No Degree - CPRS
Peer Recovery Training And Support Services
Brooklandville, MD03-2025
No Degree - Recovery Coach Academy -CCAR
Center For Addiction Recovery Training
Brooklandville, MD03-2025
No Degree - Mental Health Recovery & WRAP Facilitator Training
On Our Own of Maryland - OOO
Baltimore, MD07-2021
Skills
- Program implementation
- Multitasking and organization
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Staff supervision
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Event planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Phone and email etiquette
Timeline
Recovery Community Center Coordinator
Prologue Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2025
Life Skills Manager / Counselors Aide
The Next Step
12.2012 - 03.2014
Recovery Specialist / Weekend Peer Intervention
Right Turn of Maryland/ Impact DUI Services
08.2009 - 03.2016
No Degree - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
The Maryland Addiction & Behavioral Certification Board
No Degree - Registered Peer Supervisor
Maryland Addiction & Behavioral Health Certification Board
No Degree - Adult And Pediatric First Aid & CPR / AED
The World Institute of Safety
No Degree - Mental Health
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
No Degree - Naloxone Train of Training
Maryland Peer Advisory Council
No Degree - CPRS
Peer Recovery Training And Support Services
No Degree - Recovery Coach Academy -CCAR
Center For Addiction Recovery Training
No Degree - Mental Health Recovery & WRAP Facilitator Training
On Our Own of Maryland - OOO