RUSSELL SMITH
Torrance,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Operates in complex and challenging environments while recommending the best resources and courses of action to benefit clients' permanent housing needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Weingart Center
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Managing a 110-bed Interim Housing Program for Crisis, Bridge, and Older Adults housing.
- Supervising a staff consisting of 4 case managers and a program supervisor.
- Collaborating with outside agencies and community-based organizations to assist the clients with support services.
- Auditing Case Manager files to comply with LAHSA regulations and standards.
Lead Case Manager
Special Services Group HOPICS
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Helped clients receive appropriate, high-quality homeless services with health care
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care and housing services plans to permanently house clients
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet the client's health care and mental health needs
- Worked with Los Angeles County Development Authority and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to process Emergency Housing Vouchers.
Detention Services Officer
LA County Probation Department
Downey
11.2002 - 06.2019
- Recorded information on detainee identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance
- Inspected facility regularly for security breaches, contraband, and unsanitary conditions
- Observed conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes
- Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals
- Observed and supervised detainees throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers
- Tracked detainees through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates
- Addressed inquiries from the general public, other staff, detainees, and visitors to resolve concerns.
Public Health Investigator
LA County Health Department
Glendale
01.1999 - 10.2002
- Visited homes, assessed patient and family needs
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education on infectious diseases
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities
- Prevented illness by educating the public on healthy practices to stop the disease
- Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in a centralized database
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services for each case.
Education
Masters of Social Work Degree Candidate -
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science -
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NYSkills
- Homeless Management Information System Trained
- Case Management Proficiency
- Interviewing skills
- Biopsychosocial Skill Assessments
Affiliations
- Tournament of Roses, Parade Formation Committee, Pasadena, CA
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 114-02-07, Staff Officer, Marina Del Rey, CA
- Highland Heights Lodge # 59 Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Los Angeles, CA
Timeline
Program Manager
Weingart Center
12.2023 - Current
Lead Case Manager
Special Services Group HOPICS
06.2021 - 06.2023
Detention Services Officer
LA County Probation Department
11.2002 - 06.2019
Public Health Investigator
LA County Health Department
01.1999 - 10.2002
Masters of Social Work Degree Candidate -
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor of Science -
Utica College of Syracuse University
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