Laura Jane Stevens
Talent,OR
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with five years experience developing and executing policies, programs and procedures. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content. Experience in social service systems, principles, and biopsychosocial models relating to mental health, substance abuse and trauma.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUD Peer Counselor GS-12
Rogue Community Health
05.2023 - Current
- Establish trusting relationship with client by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Share resources, opportunities, and activities to support client learning and development.
- Encourage clients to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Implement strategies to help clients manage stress and difficult emotions.
- Create individualized mentoring plans for clients, promoting personal growth and development.
- Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitate group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Peer Support Specialist GS-9
Phoenix Counseling Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Meeting with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Developing recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with client.
- Promote self-advocacy by assisting recovering persons to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals and objectives established as focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
- Develop relationships with community groups/agencies.
- Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Assisted court mandated clients navigate obstacles upon re-entry.
SSVF Project Coordinator GS-11
ACCESS
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed $6 million Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program grant.
- Supervises Case Management, Outreach, and other SSVF staff providing services to veterans and their families.
- Defined scope of project in collaboration with department director.
- Determined objectives and measures upon which project will be evaluated at its completions.
- Monitored cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on regular basis.
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Ensured project deliverables were on time, within budget and with required level of quality.
- Evaluated project outcomes as established during planning phase.
- Regularly reviewed quality of work with project team to ensure that it met project standards.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Established rapport and engaged with community stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
Executive Specialist GS-10
ACCESS
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Wrote annual Community Needs Assessment.
- Managed Emergency Food and Shelter Program grant.
- Reviewed and edited Support Services for Veteran Families grant proposal.
- Provided support to ACCESS Executive Team.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Created several PowerPoint Presentations for Board
- Implemented updated policies and practices for organization and monitored effect.
Analyst GS-12
MPSC
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Followed ARNG policies and guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Edited and proofread policy documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Lead action officer, primary writer and editor for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Operations Plan.
- Updated National Guard Regulation (NGR) 601-1.
- Drafted memorandums, budget proposals and standard operating procedures.
- Prepared various PowerPoint presentations.
- Assisted in preparation of Guard Recruiting Assistant Program (G-RAP) Report for congressional oversight.
- Drafted 79T Board Standard Operating Procedures.
- Primary writer and editor for FY 2014 ARNG-HRP-S Standard Operating Procedures.
Executive Administrative Officer GS-10
The Cogar Group
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed Joint Application Staff Management Systems.
- Worked in tandem with Executive Officer, creating workflow charts, identifying assignment duties and developing division SOP.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Edited memorandums, draft policies, waivers and letters for grammar and content.
- Assisted personnel with travel arrangements.
- Worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Prepared and drafted new policies.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and events based on priorities of executive office.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR2006
Skills
- Technical Research
- Grammatical Skills
- Team Support
- Edit Material
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
Certification
Certified Recovery Mentor - November 2022
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Registrant - March 2023
Work History
Child Development Volunteer
Vol
ashland, or
2023.02 - 2023.02
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Timeline
SUD Peer Counselor GS-12
Rogue Community Health
05.2023 - Current
Peer Support Specialist GS-9
Phoenix Counseling Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
SSVF Project Coordinator GS-11
ACCESS
09.2016 - 12.2017
Executive Specialist GS-10
ACCESS
10.2014 - 05.2016
Analyst GS-12
MPSC
01.2012 - 07.2014
Executive Administrative Officer GS-10
The Cogar Group
04.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - History
Southern Oregon University
Certified Recovery Mentor - November 2022
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Registrant - March 2023
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