RUSSELL SMITH
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dynamic case manager with extensive experience at Bare Truth Inc., skilled in developing individualized housing service plans and advocating for client rights. Proficient in Biopsychosocial Skill Assessments and adept at collaborating with community organizations to enhance service delivery, ensuring clients receive essential resources and support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Bare Truth Inc
Los Angeles, California
10.2025 - Current
- Developing individualized housing service plans based on client goals and resources.
- Advocating for clients' rights and access to necessary resources and services.
- Collaborating with community organizations to enhance service delivery options.
Program Manager
Monte Nido
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Managing a out patient eating disorder program.
- Supervising a staff consisting of Recovery Coaches and a program supervisor.
- Collaborating with outside agencies and community-based organizations to assist clients with support services.
- Auditing patient charts for Joint Commission standards.
Program Manager
Weingart Center
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed a 110-bed Interim Housing Program for Crisis, Bridge, and Older Adults housing.
- Supervised staff consisting of 4 case managers and a program supervisor.
- Collaborated with outside agencies and community-based organizations to assist clients with support services.
- Audited Case Manager files to comply with LAHSA regulations and standards.
Lead Case Manager
Special Services Group HOPICS
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients in receiving appropriate, high-quality homeless services, with health care.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care and housing service plans to permanently house clients.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet the client's health care and mental health needs.
- Worked with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and the 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 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 - Social Work
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA05-2027
Bachelor of Science -
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NY05.1992
Skills
- Homeless Management Information System Trained
- Case Management Proficiency
- Interviewing skills
- Biopsychosocial Skill Assessments
Community Service Activities
- Tournament of Roses, Parade Operations 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
Case Manager
Bare Truth Inc
10.2025 - Current
Program Manager
Monte Nido
01.2025 - 09.2025
Program Manager
Weingart Center
12.2023 - 10.2024
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 - Social Work
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor of Science -
Utica College of Syracuse University