Kirt Baab

Kirt Baab

Associate Director for Community Safety at Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

Saginaw, Michigan Area

Current
  • Associate Director for Community Safety at Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
Past
  • Owner at Interlochen Corners, LLC
  • 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
Education
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Highlands University
  • University of Redlands-Johnston Center
  • Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch
  • Sonoma State University
Connections
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Industry
Government Administration
Websites

Kirt Baab’s Summary

Departmental Administrator responsible for program development, contract administration, community development, and fund development.

Interest in and experience with social networking and other internet based projects gathering and sustaining grassroots interest and support for social causes, community initiatives, and sponsored community projects.

Kirt Baab’s Specialties:

Getting Things Done!


Kirt Baab’s Experience

  • Associate Director for Community Safety

    Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

    (Government Administration industry)

    October 2007Present (2 years 2 months)

  • Owner

    Interlochen Corners, LLC

    (Publishing industry)

    January 2007October 2007 (10 months)

    Social Entrepreneur using social media to build community and business.

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Grand Valley State University

    (Government Administration industry)

    19992006 (7 years )

  • Psychologist

    Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

    (Government Administration industry)

    August 1996April 1998 (1 year 9 months)

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

    D.O.T. Caring Center

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    April 1995June 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 1994April 1995 (1 year 1 month)

    Director of outpatient substance abuse treatment program.

  • Treatment Coordinator

    Holy Cross Children's Services

    (Individual & Family Services industry)

    August 1992April 1994 (1 year 9 months)

    Residential Treatment unity Manager

  • Student Assistance Program Specialist

    Mc Donald Center

    (Medical Practice industry)

    May 1990June 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 1985April 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 19851987 (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 , 19992006

    Activities and Societies:
    National Association of Social Workers
  • Highlands University

    M.Ed. , Guidance and Education , 19951996

  • University of Redlands-Johnston Center

    B.A. , Liberal Studies , 19791996

  • Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch

    M.A. , Human Behavior , 19861990

    Activities and Societies:
    Family Therapy
  • Sonoma State University

    M.A. , Psychology , 19841986


Additional Information

Kirt Baab’s Websites:

Kirt Baab’s Interests:

Northwest Michigan, Community Development, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Media

Kirt Baab’s Groups:

Networks Northwest, Northwest MPRI

  •    Facebook.com
  •    MuseumLink
  •    A Solo Business - Solopreneurs And Business Owners
  •    Small Business Association of Michigan
  •    Online Marketing Network
  •    Museum & Art Galleries
  •    The Talent Buzz
  •    Helium.com writers
  •    Friends of Michigan
  •    TFCN
  •    Michigan Social Media Marketing
  •    GovLoop
  •    Museums and the Web
  •    Buy Michigan Now
  •    Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, Region 12
  •    Michigan Business directory
  •    Strategy, Marketing & Innovation Forum
  •    Coffee Break
  •    U.S. Department of Justice
  •    SBA.GOV
  •    GSA
  •    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  •    Community Development @ MSHDA

Kirt Baab’s Honors:

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty by Los Angeles Times


Kirt Baab’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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