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Meet, David Berez, MAPP, DRE, a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert. Every Wednesday night at 6:00pm PST on The Power of Our Story, our Wounds to Wisdom authors will each have an evening where they read their story and start the conversation. Zoom link below 👇 Amazon link for Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives - book: https://a.co/d/fJJO4cP Wednesday, November 20th, David Berez will read his story from Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives. We'll then open it up for discussion. We are a community where veterans, first responders, and all protectors can connect, share their experiences, and heal together. We’re dedicated to building a tribe of servant leaders, supporting one another through life’s challenges, and empowering each other to move forward with strength and purpose. Our weekly groups and stories remind us that no one heals alone. Zoom link for Wednesday night at 6:00pm PST: https://lnkd.in/gaBbete9 David Berez, a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert, served more than 20 years with the East Windsor Police Department and a total of 33 years in Emergency Services, including EMS and OEM. Following his retirement, Berez is now the president and founder of Six4 Consultants, a public safety consulting firm. He is the author of A Resilient Life: A Cops Journey in Pursuit of Purpose, a featured columnist, guest speaker, and panelist on a variety of public safety discussions. In September of 2020, Berez trained as a resiliency program officer and master resiliency trainer. He is a facilitator for Resilient Minds on the Front Lines, The Power of our Story, and is working to grow Resiliency for Law Enforcement Retirees in New Jersey with the state's Resilience Program. In 2022, Berez was named to the Law Enforcement Advisory Counsel for Citizens Behind the Badge. He earned his Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, the foundational program in positive psychology. Berez is the first and only police officer to be accepted into this program and hold this degree. He completed his education with a capstone project focusing on emotional regulation in law enforcement officers through the use of the humanities. He believes that storytelling through literature and visual art can increase the wellbeing of the individual, communities, and institutions. Berez is now a positive psychology practitioner who teaches the use of positive interventions to support individuals, communities, and institutions to go beyond surviving and start thriving.  Tag Line David U. Berez, MAPP, DRE Lead By Example. Stay Resilient. Earn Your Badge Every Day!

#hiring Hospital Transition Team Peer Support Specialist, Raleigh, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Raleighjobs #NorthCarolinajobs #HealthcareMedical Apply: https://lnkd.in/gbxGpK-J Overview The Hospital Transition Team provides short term services designed to help people maintain psychiatric progress made in psychiatric hospitals or progress related to recovery made in residential substance abuse treatment programs, connect with services and benefits quickly after hospital discharge, and receive support for returning back to their home and community. Responsibilities 1. Peer Support Specialist may not provide services to a family member. 2. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of basic principles of MH/SA, ability to work with persons who may be different from me in areas of ability, age, economic status, etc; empathy and understanding of consumer problems and ability to respond to these problems; ability to determine consumer needs; ability to secure the cooperation of consumer. 3. Implement individual habilitation plan involving instructing the consumer in daily living skills, socialization, leisure and/or recreational activities. 4. Document the service provided in progress notes. The basic data included in these notes will include observations, consumer participation and progress, behavior changes or any pertinent information relating to the consumer. All documentation must be completed on the day the service is provided and completed in BLACK INK only. Use of "white-out" is not acceptable. 5. Adhere to company policy that prohibits leaving consumer unattended in a vehicle or any other public place. 6. Supervise/assist consumers in general daily living skills such as meal preparation, grooming, bathing, eating, money management, etc. 7. Provide transportation for the consumer to community services/activities when required. 8. Encourage consumer to make decisions on his own, as appropriate, to maximize independent living skills.

The engagement in conversations regarding trauma within the first responder community marks an essential step towards acknowledging and addressing the psychological impact of their duties. The focus on this issue is necessary and timely. It is equally crucial to extend this awareness to civilian professionals working alongside law enforcement agencies. Their exposure to vicarious trauma, particularly through tasks such as transcribing statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects, poses significant risks to their mental health. VRFY's initiative to develop solutions aimed at reducing vicarious trauma among civilian law enforcement professionals is commendable. By reallocating these individuals to roles that are less likely to expose them to traumatic content—such as electronic file administration, disclosure, and investigative support—VRFY not only acknowledges the problem but actively contributes to the well-being of these essential support staff. This approach not only benefits the individuals directly affected but also enhances the overall functioning and efficiency of law enforcement agencies. The research led by Professor Laura Huey and colleagues is invaluable in shedding light on the profound effects that tasks like transcribing sensitive statements can have on civilian professionals' mental health. Recognizing these tasks as potential sources of trauma is a critical first step in developing strategies to mitigate their impact. The conversation about trauma in law enforcement and support roles is complex and multifaceted. Initiatives like those of VRFY, coupled with research efforts, are pivotal in driving forward a culture of understanding, support, and mental health awareness within these critical sectors. Thank you to Professor Laura Huey and her team for their significant contributions to this field. #Badgeoflifecanada

#hiring *Behavioral Health Clinician - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2930)*, San Francisco, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #SanFranciscojobs #Californiajobs #HealthcareMedical *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/gBygDnCf The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Definition: Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Interviews applicants, recipients, parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources, including information given directly, together with such factors as appearance and manner, attitude of parents, relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems. On basis of interviews and analyses, decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy, referral to other staff members for further study, referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes. Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary inf

#hiring *Behavioral Health Clinician - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2930)*, San Francisco, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #SanFranciscojobs #Californiajobs #HealthcareMedical *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/gBygDnCf The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Definition: Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Interviews applicants, recipients, parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources, including information given directly, together with such factors as appearance and manner, attitude of parents, relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems. On basis of interviews and analyses, decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy, referral to other staff members for further study, referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes. Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary inf

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#hiring *Behavioral Health Clinician - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2930)*, San Francisco, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #SanFranciscojobs #Californiajobs #HealthcareMedical *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/gBygDnCf The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Definition: Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Interviews applicants, recipients, parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources, including information given directly, together with such factors as appearance and manner, attitude of parents, relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems. On basis of interviews and analyses, decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy, referral to other staff members for further study, referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes. Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary inf

#hiring *Behavioral Health Clinician - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2930)*, San Francisco, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #SanFranciscojobs #Californiajobs #HealthcareMedical *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/grEfwGkN The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Definition: Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Interviews applicants, recipients, parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources, including information given directly, together with such factors as appearance and manner, attitude of parents, relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems. On basis of interviews and analyses, decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy, referral to other staff members for further study, referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes. Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary inf

#hiring *Behavioral Health Clinician - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2930)*, San Francisco, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #SanFranciscojobs #Californiajobs #HealthcareMedical *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/grEfwGkN The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Definition: Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Interviews applicants, recipients, parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources, including information given directly, together with such factors as appearance and manner, attitude of parents, relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems. On basis of interviews and analyses, decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy, referral to other staff members for further study, referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes. Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary inf

#hiring *Behavioral Health Clinician - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2930)*, San Francisco, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #SanFranciscojobs #Californiajobs #HealthcareMedical *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/ghHEdXyF The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Definition: Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Interviews applicants, recipients, parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources, including information given directly, together with such factors as appearance and manner, attitude of parents, relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems. On basis of interviews and analyses, decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy, referral to other staff members for further study, referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes. Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary inf