Kirt Baab

Current

Associate Director for Community Safety at Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

Past

Adjunct Faculty at Ferris State University
Owner at Interlochen Corners, LLC
Founder at 501Help

Adjunct Faculty at Grand Valley State University
Psychologist at Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor at D.O.T. Caring Center
Director of Substance Abuse Treatment at Family & Children's Services of Midland
Treatment Coordinator at Holy Cross Children's Services
Student Assistance Program Specialist at Mc Donald Center
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialist at County of San Diego
Child Protective Services Family Maintenance and Reunification Worker at County of San Diego

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Education

Grand Valley State University
Walden University
Walden University

New Mexico Highlands University
University of Redlands-Johnston Center
Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch
Sonoma State University

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Recommended

3 people have recommended Kirt

Connections

150 connections

Industry

Government Administration

Websites

Kirt Baab’s Summary

Social Entrepreneur, Writer, Online Course Developer, Online Course Instructor, and Researcher.

Currently working as a Community Developer providing experienced leadership to a broad-based community initiative, liaison with leaders in State government, and guidance and training to those implementing the initiative.

Interested in using social media for community organizing, marketing, and solving social problems.

Kirt Baab’s Specialties:

Leadership and organizational psychology applied in business and government: innovator with strong, creative problem-solving skills, focused on facilitating change and building sustainability.

Kirt Baab’s Experience

Associate Director for Community Safety

Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

(Government Administration industry)

October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Adjunct Faculty

Ferris State University

(Higher Education industry)

January 2005 — December 2007 (3 years )

Taught undergraduate social work courses: Interviewing 1, Interviewing 2, Cultural Competency, Research 1 and Research 2
Owner

Interlochen Corners, LLC

(Publishing industry)

January 2007 — October 2007 (10 months)

Ongoing business as a Social Entrepreneur writing, publishing, and promoting the use of social media.
Founder

501Help

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2005 — October 2007 (2 years 5 months)

Provided consultation, grant writing, contract management and oversight as a community developer working on the Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative.
Adjunct Faculty

Grand Valley State University

(Government Administration industry)

1999 — 2006 (7 years )
Psychologist

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

(Government Administration industry)

August 1996 — April 1998 (1 year 9 months)
Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

D.O.T. Caring Center

(Mental Health Care industry)

April 1995 — June 1996 (1 year 3 months)

Drug and Alcohol Counselor providing group treatment to adults with Co-Occurring Disorders.
Director of Substance Abuse Treatment

Family & Children's Services of Midland

(Individual & Family Services industry)

April 1994 — April 1995 (1 year 1 month)

Director of outpatient substance abuse treatment program.
Treatment Coordinator

Holy Cross Children's Services

(Individual & Family Services industry)

August 1992 — April 1994 (1 year 9 months)

Residential Treatment unity Manager
Student Assistance Program Specialist

Mc Donald Center

(Medical Practice industry)

May 1990 — June 1992 (2 years 2 months)

Provided outreach services to students in junior and senior high schools targeting substance abuse intervention, treatment, and support for recovery from alcohol and drug abuse or addiction problems.
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialist

County of San Diego

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

August 1985 — April 1992 (6 years 9 months)

Telephone Crisis Intervention Worker
Child Protective Services Family Maintenance and Reunification Worker

County of San Diego

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

August 1985 — 1987 (2 years )

Provided Case Management Services to families with children in foster care.

Kirt Baab’s Education

Grand Valley State University

M.S.W. , Social Work , 1999 — 2006

Activities and Societies:

National Association of Social Workers
Walden University

Online Course Developer 2001 — 2002
Walden University

Online Course Instructor 2001 — 2002
New Mexico Highlands University

M.Ed. , Guidance and Education , 1995 — 1996
University of Redlands-Johnston Center

B.A. , Liberal Studies , 1979 — 1996
Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch

M.A. , Human Behavior , 1986 — 1990

Activities and Societies:

Family Therapy
Sonoma State University

M.A. , Psychology , 1984 — 1986