Favorite Parts Of Working In Social Services As A Chief Operating Officer
Jameese, Chief Operating Officer at Christ-Centered Ministries, finds the most rewarding aspect of the industry is "help[ing] people that others wouldn't," gaining firsthand knowledge of the complexities of homelessness and developing effective strategies for support, often surpassing the expertise of clinicians through direct interaction with those experiencing homelessness.
Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Communication, Problem-Solving, Helping Others
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Jameese Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Christ-Centered Ministries
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UCLA Anderson School of Business - Certificate
General Studies / Not Applicable
Faith-Based Services , Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
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Video Highlights
1. Helping those others won't: Jameese enjoys working with people facing homelessness, a population often overlooked.
2. Learning through hands-on experience: The work has provided Jameese with significant insights into social issues and effective communication strategies.
3. Making a tangible difference: Jameese finds satisfaction in offering practical suggestions and improvements based on direct interactions with those experiencing homelessness.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
We help people that others wouldn't. We look for ways to share what's really happening in the homeless communities and why so much of it exists.
A lot of people have their ideas of what they think is going on with the homeless, but it's not even close. They don't know their backgrounds.
They don't know that some people are doctors, lawyers, athletes, and family members who, through various reasons, crisis, and trauma, are on the street. So, you have to deal with them differently.
I enjoy the fact that being in this industry, I've learned more about people. I've learned the social aspect of it. I'm not certified in it, but I've learned so much that I can sometimes do better than the clinician when I'm talking to people.
It's not what people think, and there are better ways to handle it. I enjoy the opportunity to learn and offer suggestions on how to make things better because I'm hands-on, and I talk to the people directly.
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