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Renita Smith

Roosevelt,New York

Summary

Dynamic Facilitator with 17 years of training experience spanning across all levels and facets of employee development. Meticulous instructor with expertise in staff management, education communications, leadership tactics and educational leadership.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Substance Abuse Specialist ACT II Team

SAIL, Inc.
Baldwin, NY
08.2024 - Current
  • Participate in ACT CORE training & demonstrate basic core knowledge in specific areas of ACT program model outlined in NYSOMH.
  • Participate in the delivery of services in the development, implementation, evaluation of SAIL'S ACT Program with the goal of achieving best possible outcomes.
  • Attend daily ACT Team organizational and service planning meetings.
  • Provides Substance Abuse services and counseling to recipients as a member of the clinical team.
  • Responds to emergency/crisis situations and takes appropriate action.
  • Submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
  • Responds to 24 hour on-call emergency line as needed on a rotating basis.
  • Debrief with Team Leader and Vice President for Supervision regarding caseload

Facilitator/Instructor

Nassau Community College
09.2007 - Current
  • Facilitate Classroom Discussions on Alcohol & Alcoholism
  • Teach evidence-based Classroom curriculum Prime for Life
  • Interview participants using OASAS guidelines RIASI
  • Research current events in Alcohol related crashes and driving incidents.

Guidance Counselor

New York City Dept. of Education-Thomas Edison Career & Technical High School
Queens, New York
08.2007 - 09.2023
  • Proficient with DOE systems, ATS, SESIS, SKEDULA, ILOG, PADS and attendance data systems and STARS
  • Provide service to caseload of 300+ Students
  • Evaluate transcripts routinely to track graduation requirements
  • Counsel students about social emotional learning
  • Facilitate Advisory class approximately 30 at-risk youth
  • Report to APPPS regarding daily systems of students and grades
  • Collaborate with staff, parents, administration and students about grades
  • Serve as Staff Trainer for Compliance and ACS Rules & Regulations.

Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist/SAPIS Level III

New York City Dept. of Education-Alternative Schools & Programs-SPARK Program @ D79
Queens, New York
04.2004 - 08.2007
  • Travels Citywide as Itinerant Counselor to provide direct services to students at OES sites
  • Report Counselor activity directly to Youth Development Specialist
  • Aids Youth Development Specialist in maintenance of citywide program
  • Provides staff development training for SAPIS and District staff in the areas of substance use/abuse, violence prevention, HIV/AIDS education, Anger Management, Transitions and COMER School Development Program
  • Assists Director in the overall operation of citywide program
  • Support staff and provide technical aid to counselors in understanding program goals and duties
  • Provides direct services in individual, classroom presentations and group counseling to students at various sites assigned to by the Principal/Assistant Principal
  • Maintain OASAS program records.

Education

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership & Administration

The College of St. Rose
Albany,NY
12-2011

M.S. in Ed Guidance & Counseling -

Brooklyn College-CUNY Brooklyn, NY
06.2005

Advanced Degree in Educational Leadership -

College of Saint Rose

B.S., Community Health Education -

York College-CUNY Jamaica, NY

A.A., Health Education -

Queensborough Community College-CUNY Bayside, NY

Skills

  • Workshop coordination
  • Consensus Building
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Professionalism
  • Team Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

Substance Abuse Specialist ACT II Team

SAIL, Inc.
08.2024 - Current

Facilitator/Instructor

Nassau Community College
09.2007 - Current

Guidance Counselor

New York City Dept. of Education-Thomas Edison Career & Technical High School
08.2007 - 09.2023

Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist/SAPIS Level III

New York City Dept. of Education-Alternative Schools & Programs-SPARK Program @ D79
04.2004 - 08.2007

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership & Administration

The College of St. Rose

M.S. in Ed Guidance & Counseling -

Brooklyn College-CUNY Brooklyn, NY

Advanced Degree in Educational Leadership -

College of Saint Rose

B.S., Community Health Education -

York College-CUNY Jamaica, NY

A.A., Health Education -

Queensborough Community College-CUNY Bayside, NY

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