Sharon A. Smith
Sharon A. Smith - Executive Administrative Assistant
Sharon A. Smith is a retired Social Worker Service Manager of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) a department with over 4,500 inmates and 2,200 sworn personnel. Prior to her retirement in December 2019 Ms. Smith performed a variety of duties such as pre-release counseling, she facilitated and trained others for Thinking for a Change a National Institute of Corrections approved program, which integrated cognitive behavioral change designed for justice involved adults and youth, male and females. This training provides participants with cognitive restricting theory and social skills development as well as the learning and use of problem solving skills.
Ms. Smith also worked as the Assistant Manager for The Institute for Community Justice Reentry Center a Philadelphia Fight Program. Ms. Smith has over 20 year experience working with youthful and adult offenders & Mental Health populations within the city of Philadelphia.
Among her many responsibilities, Sharon has done extensive work in the multidisciplinary treatment field; having worked as a Behavioral Specialist 2 at the North Philadelphia Health System, where she provided 1:1 counseling, lead group therapy sessions, supervised and assisted the Behavioral Specialists Staff.
Working as a Substance Abuse Counselor at Gaudenzia, Inc. Ms. Smith was an advocate for the clients as she provided networking support in the areas of admission, benefits and financial affairs, as well as community support and resources. In addition to her support role, Ms. Smith actively managed a more challenging case load including, individuals suffering from chronic homelessness, dual diagnosis, and those suffering from mental health challenges.
Sharon Smith holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, a Master’s Degree in Human Service from Lincoln University as well as a Youth in Custody Fellowship received from Georgetown University School of Social Policy.
In addition to her formal education, Ms. Smith has benefited from extensive trainings such as Non-Profit Leadership and Specialized Training
Sharon serves on various committees in the field of human services, behavioral health field also serves on The Balm of Gilead Counseling Ministry at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church for which she has been a member for over 23 years. Sharon is a highly sought-after lecturer in various areas of her specialized training.
Community Vision Project
THE BLACK MALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA TRUSTED SERVANTS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY Community Vision Project Concept The concept for the Community Vision Project is to create a virtual video media campaign that will produce provocative and substantive videos from people of African decent. This is an opportunity to create
PHILADELPHIA SMARTWISE COALITION
PLEDGE OF VALUES I Pledge to join together as a family, community and race. I Pledge to be responsible for our collective future. I Pledge to build our communities together and solve any problems as a group. I Pledge that our community will build and profit from its own businesses.
Stakeholders Letter
Dear Community Stakeholders, This letter is a formal invitation to our “Boots on the Ground” 1st 90-day report and recommendations forum of the Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia. The forum will take place Thursday, September 12, 2019, Time 6:00pm at Triumph Baptist Church, Located at Germantown and Huntington Park