Michael D. Smith
Licensed Master Social Worker
Forrest City,AR
Summary
To secure a responsible position with a progressive company that will utilize my work experience and education while providing me with training for growth opportunities.
Professional hiring expert with strong background in talent acquisition and human resources. Skilled in candidate evaluation, onboarding processes, and maintaining efficient hiring workflows. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and reliable in delivering quality outcomes. Known for excellent communication, organizational skills, and strategic approach to meeting recruitment goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hiring Coordinator
Youth Villages
11.2022 - Current
- Design and implement overall recruiting strategies
- Consult with managers to discover staff requirements and specific job objectives
- Write and post job descriptions on career websites, newspapers and universities boards
- Source candidates by using databases and social media
- Evaluate and screen resumes and cover letters
- Conduct phone, virtual and/or in-person interviews
- Provide a shortlist of qualified candidates to hiring managers
- Help the hiring team with recruiting methods and interview questions
Residential Supervisor
Youth Villages
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitors therapy, planning, goal evaluation, treatment planning, problem-solving groups, and setting expectations
- Supervises the onsite development of each group site
- Coordinates the short and long-term development of group sites
- Develops, promotes, and implements assigned cottage projects
- Coordinates the trip planning activities of each group
- Provide general supervision of the work of subordinate employees by prioritizing assignments, establishing deadlines, and providing both instruction and training to ensure accuracy as well as compliance
Foster Care Supervisor
Arkansas Depart. of Children Family Services
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide general supervision of the work of subordinate employees by prioritizing assignments, establishing deadlines and providing both instruction and training to ensure accuracy as well as compliance
- Review caseload assignment, coordinates intern trainings, coordinates work schedules and conducts performance evaluations
- Introduces Evidenced-Based Tools to assist workers in their role to reunify families
- Maintains accurate case records by conducting random case audits, reviews assessment records and reports of subordinate staff
- Work with new staff on developing principles, techniques and methods of investigation
Substance Abuse Counselor
Serenity Recover Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted screenings and assessments of all clients referred to the St
- Francis County Drug Court program through Circuit Court
- Evaluated all clients during screening to determine both eligibility and appropriateness
- Collaborated with outside agencies by making referrals
- Facilitated group sessions and developed learning curriculum to help clients address substance abuse issues and to assist them in gaining relapse prevention skills
- Developed Treatment Plans for all individuals accepted into the Drug Court program
- Counseled clients experiencing psychological, sociological and family problems and collaborated with other agencies so that the clients received the best quality of care in the form of client centered individualized treatment
- Documented all individual and group meetings into the agency tracking system as well as the management and upkeep of all client files
Mental Health Para-Professional
The Logan Center
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Meet with clients weekly to conduct counseling sessions related to Treatment Plan and objectives
- Utilize a computer to reconcile discrepancies and enter data into databases
- Complete all documentation required by regulatory guidelines, accreditation standards, and organizational policy and procedures
- Research Federal, State, or County laws, regulations, policies and procedures to evaluate program eligibilities for my clients
- (for example: Supplemental Security Income requirements)
- Explains the legal provisions of Federal and State programs to a large volume of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds
- Responds to technical inquiries concerning benefit entitlement, benefit payments or payment continuations
- Responsible for quality assurance, peer record review and health & safety inspections
- Collaborate with outside agencies by making referrals to ensure that the families received all available resources
- Schedules and coordinates medical appointment, clinical visits and all other appointments related to needs-based assistance
Drug Court Advisor
Arkansas Department of Community Corrections -Probation & Parole
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted screenings and assessments of all clients referred to the St
- Francis County Drug Court program through Circuit Court
- Evaluated all clients during screening to determine both eligibility and appropriateness
- Collaborated with outside agencies by making referrals
- Consulted bi-weekly with a Drug Court Team, which consisted of the Circuit Court Judge, Prosecuting Attorney and Drug Court Officer to report all findings and discuss any issues with program participants
- Developed Treatment Plans for all individuals accepted into the Drug Court program
- Conducted both individual and group meetings to help clients address substance abuse issues and to assist them in gaining relapse prevention skills
- Counseled clients experiencing psychological, sociological and family problems and collaborated with other agencies so that the clients received the best quality of care in the form of client centered individualized treatment
- Documented all individual and group meetings into the agency tracking system as well as the management and upkeep of all client files
Residential Instructor Supervisor
Arkansas Dept. of Human Services-JHDC
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Responsible for the general operation of the facility and served as the facility administrator in the absence of the Residential Director
- Worked directly with a population of clients who all had a clinical diagnosis ranging anywhere from mild to severe mental retardation
- Lead, supervised, and trained all Residential Care Workers on how to deal with clients displaying combative and aggressive behaviors
- I manage scheduling and leave approval as well as make immediate decisions regarding coverage whether it be calling staff in to work or downsizing staff to meet both departmental needs and budgeting restraints
- Evaluated the work performance of all supervisors under my supervision using the State of Arkansas Employee Performance Evaluation System
- Conducted Disciplinary Investigations and had to attend Disciplinary Hearings on all staff members found guilty of policy violations
- Conducted security checks as well as making routine ground walks to ensure the health and safety of the clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in the areas of Criminology, Sociology and Health
Arkansas State University
Master of Social Work - undefined
Walden University
Skills
Social media recruiting
Offer negotiation
Email outreach
Candidate screening
Timeline
Hiring Coordinator
Youth Villages
11.2022 - Current
Residential Supervisor
Youth Villages
11.2021 - 11.2022
Foster Care Supervisor
Arkansas Depart. of Children Family Services
05.2021 - 11.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
Serenity Recover Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
Mental Health Para-Professional
The Logan Center
08.2015 - 05.2020
Drug Court Advisor
Arkansas Department of Community Corrections -Probation & Parole
04.2012 - 01.2014
Residential Instructor Supervisor
Arkansas Dept. of Human Services-JHDC
08.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Social Work - undefined
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in the areas of Criminology, Sociology and Health
Arkansas State University
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