Kia C. Smith
Alcohol and Drug Inpatient Services Coordinator at Region 8 Mental Health- Claim this Profile
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Sharon Pilon
Kia has an amazing ability to delicately balance the relationship she has with students as a coach, mentor and supervisor. She goes the extra mile with students and knows that she has to earn the right to be heard. Relationships are key and a priority in her work. She is trustworthy, disciplined and earns the respect of students and colleagues alike.
Sharon Pilon
Kia has an amazing ability to delicately balance the relationship she has with students as a coach, mentor and supervisor. She goes the extra mile with students and knows that she has to earn the right to be heard. Relationships are key and a priority in her work. She is trustworthy, disciplined and earns the respect of students and colleagues alike.
Sharon Pilon
Kia has an amazing ability to delicately balance the relationship she has with students as a coach, mentor and supervisor. She goes the extra mile with students and knows that she has to earn the right to be heard. Relationships are key and a priority in her work. She is trustworthy, disciplined and earns the respect of students and colleagues alike.
Sharon Pilon
Kia has an amazing ability to delicately balance the relationship she has with students as a coach, mentor and supervisor. She goes the extra mile with students and knows that she has to earn the right to be heard. Relationships are key and a priority in her work. She is trustworthy, disciplined and earns the respect of students and colleagues alike.
Experience
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Region 8 Mental Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Alcohol and Drug Inpatient Services Coordinator
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May 2022 - Present
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Crisis Intervention/Prevention Specialist
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Apr 2020 - May 2022
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Brookhaven School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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K-12 Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
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Millsaps College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Academic Advising & Director of Student Support
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2019
• Oversaw the advising and retention of approximately 1,000 traditional undergrads enrolled at the college. • Chaired 2 committees |: The Retention & Care Intervention Committee and The Faculty Advising Committee • Introduced a campus-wide, academic and career-centered advising system. • Facilitated an annual Faculty/First-Year student dinner for 300 students: a Seat at the TABLE • Case-managed unexpected crisis impacting student success and college revenue. • Primary student success consultant involving students flagged as “at-risk”. • Launched a campus-wide CARE INTERVENTION and mental health support system. • Developed metrics of interventions and “at-risk” indicators. • Introduced an identity-based program initiative entitled: Resilient Queens of Millsaps College • Launched a peer-to-peer, campus-wide tutoring initiative entitled: The Academic Consultant Program of Millsaps College • Managed a budget of approximately $19,000 annually. • Annual Workshop Sessions Led: Fall Faculty Conference + Millsaps Athletic Department Show less
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Seattle University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Advisor
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
• Academically advised approximately 150 traditional undergraduates with major discernment. • Revised probation policies within the Premajor Studies Program. • Developed program assessments to determine the effectiveness of the department. • Provided consultations for advisors navigating conflict resolution with students from diverse backgrounds. • Maintained knowledge of institutional policies, protocols, and departmental admissions requirements. • Academically advised approximately 150 traditional undergraduates with major discernment. • Revised probation policies within the Premajor Studies Program. • Developed program assessments to determine the effectiveness of the department. • Provided consultations for advisors navigating conflict resolution with students from diverse backgrounds. • Maintained knowledge of institutional policies, protocols, and departmental admissions requirements.
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Warner Pacific University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ass. Director of Leadership Development & Student Programs; Deputy Title IX Compliance Coordinator
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
• Oversaw investigations into sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and/or consent complaints.• Collaborated with appropriate faculty/staff to ensure all students involved in Title IX investigations aresupported and safe.• Provided bi-weekly updates of open Title IX investigations to appropriate teams such as: the Title IXCompliance Team, the Threat Assessment Team, Campus Safety, and the Office of Diversity.• Assisted in organizing Judicial Affairs Administrative Hearings.• Managed an annual student programs budget of approximately $86,000.• Co-developed recruiting, hiring, and training efforts of students in Leadership Development & Student Programs.• Assisted in developing an inclusive and collaborative structure for all Student Affairs student programs.• Co-developed, facilitated, and assessed student leadership trainings rooted in the Social Change Model.• Policy development for supervisors overseeing student leaders in Student Government, Residence Life, CampusMinistries, Service Learning, Student Diversity Council, and College Activities Board.• Co-developed Welcome Week and Campus Preview Day programming.• Led student program presentations for New Student Orientation.• Assist in developing learning objectives for a leadership course in the Social Sciencedepartment.• Continue in all roles and responsibilities of the Act Six and Student Programs Coordinator position. Show less
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Act Six & Student Programs Coordinator
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
• Led WPC’s full need/full tuition urban, multicultural, leadership scholarship.• Redesigned and award WPC’s entry-level leadership scholarships.• Connected students with internship opportunities to engage the city.• Provided one-on-one advising to approximately 40 first-generation, low-income, AfricanAmerican/Latino[a] students in developing academic plans, registration, and careerselection.• Reviewed transcripts and transfer evaluations.• Worked with the local community college’s academic advisors in order to best support transferstudents.• Monitored students’ term by term academic performance, accounts, and financial aid status.• Collaborated across departments to ensure first-generation students connect with appropriate learningresources and support services available.• Developed [2] 4-week course objectives for integrating freshman and sophomore dual-enrolledstudents.• Launched WPC’s Leadership Development and Student Programs strategic plan.• Advised WPC’s College Activities Board in establishing goals, objectives, and actions.• Managed an annual student programs budget of approximately $19,000.• Provided campus-wide weekday and weekend social programming. Show less
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Administrator
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2011
To serve customers by answering all questions and assisting them with our computers. To take payment, manage organization of photograph booth and photos To troubleshoot minor computer problems. To serve customers by answering all questions and assisting them with our computers. To take payment, manage organization of photograph booth and photos To troubleshoot minor computer problems.
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Media Coordinator
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Nov 2009 - Aug 2011
To serve on & organize camera ministry teams for skill building meetings & weekly filming. To edit, deliver and organize air schedules for weekly television programs for Life Change TV. To film & produce short commercials and video messages. To communicate TV progress, upgrades & information with TBN, Ion TV, Word Network & WJYS TV. To troubleshoot computer, camera, jib, printer and LCD problems. To create all graphics, print & produce flyers, bulletins, building signs and event publications. To manage LCCC & LCTV websites, podcasts and social networks. To photograph most major events To manage the counting of weekly funds & distribute towards correct accounts. Show less
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Young Life
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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700 & Above Employee
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Portland Central YL Student Staff/United Leader
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Oct 2007 - May 2009
Build interpersonal, authentic, & mentoring-type relationships with 5-7 freshman girls from Grand H. S. To orchestrate a venue to house and support an authoritative, discipleship community for high school kids and adults from the Northeast Portland communities. To communicate progress through creating postcards, flyers & calendars to donors who fund my work. Build interpersonal, authentic, & mentoring-type relationships with 5-7 freshman girls from Grand H. S. To orchestrate a venue to house and support an authoritative, discipleship community for high school kids and adults from the Northeast Portland communities. To communicate progress through creating postcards, flyers & calendars to donors who fund my work.
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Education
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Warner Pacific College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Religion w/ Counseling Theory emphasis -
Life Change Leadership Institute
Certificate, Servant Leadership -
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Sciences -
Portland State University
Minor, Psychology