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Sharon Smith
Social Worker ll, Philadelphia Department of Prisons
Location: Philadelphia, PA, PA United States
Joined: May 14th, 2022

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Lincoln University -Pennsylvania class of 2008

Undergrad Major: Counseling

Claim To Fame:

Most popular

Most Memorable Moment:

Defending my thesis

High School: Parkway Delta in Philadelphia, PA class of 1981

Activities & Accomplishments:

Track, Debate Team

Experience

I currently work with Philadelphia Department of Prisons as Social Worker ll
I have 25 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

Program Coordinator | Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia
From December 2019 to January 2022 • 3 year(s)
Conducted intake assessments for participants in gun violence prevention organization, provided case management services and completed progress reports for Parole/Probation officers.

Social Worker Service Manager | Philadelphia Prison System
From November 2012 to December 2019 • 7 year(s)
Performed counseling, referral and placement services for assigned cases, initiated court actions when appropriate, and facilitated diversity training for staff.

Behavioral Specialist 2 | North Philadelphia Health System
From September 2010 to July 2019 • 9 year(s)
Provided 1:1 counseling and support, led group therapy sessions, and participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Counselor 2 | Gaundenzia Inc.
From November 2010 to November 2012 • 2 year(s)
Provided networking support for clients, facilitated group counseling sessions, and provided drug and alcohol counseling to newly released ex-offenders.

Generalist Case Manager (Medical) | Action AIDS
From August 2009 to November 2010 • 1 year(s)
Assisted people living with HIV/AIDS in accessing medical, financial and psychosocial resources, developed service care plans according to individual needs.

Support Specialist Manager | Emerge INC.
From December 2007 to September 2009 • 2 year(s)
Managed 5 residential homes for developmentally disabled individuals, directed developmental direct care department and trained staff of 12 residential counselors.

Correctional Officer | Philadelphia Prison System
From October 1991 to November 2007 • 16 year(s)
Provided safety and security for pre-trial inmates, served as Supply Officer for ASDCU and Juvenile Officer in various capacities.

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	A very warm welcome to you. It is lovely to have you among us. May you have a blessed, constructive and prosperous day. Stay strong. If you are interested, you can visit my profile and click on the link to my website and view a free webinar that will show you how to start an online business. Tagged by Ralph White on 02/26/2023

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