Honor Society® member
Maria Smartt
Case Worker/Case Manager at South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Grand Canyon University Phoenix
- Professional Counseling w/Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Class of 2018
- Greenville, South Carolina
Member since June 2016
About
My desire is to share my love and understanding for human compassion regardless of race, age, gender, religion, and culture differences. To provide services for all individuals needing help putting their life back on track to just providing a listening ear. As I continue my journey I intend to continue doing my very best academically as I get closer to completing my degree. Furthermore to allow what I have learned to continue in my employment with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services-Medicaid.
Education
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Davenport University
Bachelor of Science in Medical case Management
2012 – 2013
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University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts in Business
2009 – 2011
Honors and awards
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National Society of Leadership and Success
Academic Achievment and Honor Society
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National Society of Leadership and Success Community Outreach Award
For my volunteer and leadership role in servicing the community
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City Temple SDA Outstanding Community Services Award
Providing care and services to homeless, needy families, and seniors
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended path is to work in the mental health field where I can provide services to individuals, couples, and families experiences coping, mental awareness, and family crisis; and to eventually open my own practice where I can incorporate counseling and medical case management services to individuals with catastrophic injuries.
- Graduate school interests
My interest in grad school is based on why I found the need to further my career in counseling to be able to provide services to clients in a greater need especially when they are already working through issues related from injuries received on the job or from an accident. I am currently attending Grand Canyon University, starting June 2014 and prayerfully completing in 2018. My interest also helps when considering continuing my education in psychology for my doctorate studies, a master level education is required in order to continue my career and educational goals.
- Outside the classroom
Travel, cooking, shopping, and spending quality time with my family.
Experience
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Case Worker/Case Manager
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Jan 2016 – Jul 2016
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Temp/Front Office Receptionist
PK Management
Oct 2015 – Nov 2015
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Medical Case Manager
AKare Consulting LLC
Dec 2013 – Apr 2014
Volunteering
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Health Professional Member
Davenport University Health Professional Organiztion
May 2012 – Dec 2013
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Youth Director/Youth Hospitality/Usher Leader
Community Fellowship SDA Church
Oct 2001 – Nov 2007
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Community Service Soup Kitchen
City Temple SDA Church
Jan 1989 – Jun 1992
Languages
- English (US)
