Type Of Business:
Correctional Facility
Expertise:
Ms. Smith's expertise is in addictions counseling.
Major Product/SVS:
Correctional Services, Substance Abuse, Re-Entry and Family Counseling
Favorite Business Publication:
Psychology Today; Bird Talk; Birds & Blooms
Hobbies/Sports:
Raising Exotic Birds, Birdwatching, Gardening, Deer Hunting, Reading Novels, Writing Children's Books, Working on her Cabin in the Woods, Spending Time with her Two Sons and Eight Grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Management, Indiana Wesleyan University (2005); Bachelor of Science in General Studies, Minor in Sociology, Indiana University Kokomo (2003); Associate Degree in Social Work, Vincennes University (1978)
Affiliations Awards:
Indiana Correctional Association, Inc.; Indiana Counselor's Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.org; Lincoln Hills RC&D Forestry Committee; American Correctional Association
Place of Birth:
Portsmouth
Industry:
Mental Health Counseling
State/Country of Origin:
VA/USA
Children's Names:
Timothy, Jeffrey
Date of Distinction:
8/15/2007
Work History:
Casework Manager III, Miami Correctional Facility, Indiana Department of Corrections (2006-2008); Substance Abuse Counselor IV, North Central Juvenile Correctional Facility, Indiana Department of Corrections (1998-2006); Substance Abuse Counselor IV, Branchville Correctional Facility, Indiana Department of Corrections (1991-1998); Office Manager, Indiana Michigan Power, American Electric Power, IN (1978-1990); County Coordinator, Outreach Worker, Clerical Staff, Lincoln Hills Department Corporation, IN (1970-1978)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Smith’s work ethic, tenacity, positive attitude and desire to learn separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Smith’s greatest career achievements were earning her accreditation from the certification board of the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and overcoming a lymphoma scare without allowing it to affect her pursuit of a master's degree.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Smith would like to be remembered by her peers as a person with professionalism, fairness and integrity in her professional and personal life.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Smith would like to solve the problems of drug and alcohol addiction.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Smith would like to have lunch with her late mother to thank her for instilling the good qualities in her that have helped her become a successful adult.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were receiving the Outstanding Professional Award and her master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University while overcoming a misdiagnosis of lymphoma, and co-developing and editing the family community re-entry program in 2008.
Charity:
Respect for Law Camp, Indiana State Police;The American National Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her tenacity, integrity and work ethic.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her personal experience with a family member who became addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Smith is working on a ‘Big Bird House’ where she can move parrots, so the beautiful feathered creatures will have more freedom and some space to fly. She also planned to set up a webcam and a website where others can view the parrots from afar. She is also working to remodel her cabin in the wood for weekend rentals.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting Substance Abuse, Family, Individual and Group Counseling Sessions for Adult Male Offenders
Education Certifications:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (2008); Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor II; Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (2009), Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist (2009), Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (2010)
Awards/Honors:
Star Award (2007, 2008); Outstanding Professional Award, Indiana Wesleyan University (2005); Employee of the Quarter Award (2000)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Smith hopes to experience professional growth, teach online classes and write a series of children's books based on her bird-raising experiences.