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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2020.10.21 - 33829REPORT October21, 2020 BY: Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, upon review of the vacancy on the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), due to the resignation of Patrick Kemp, hereby recommends the following appointment to the OCHN for the remainder of a three-year term beginning April 1, 2020 — March 31, 2023, as detailed below: REPRESENTATIVE OF AGENCIES AND OCCUPATIONS HAVING WORKING INVOLVEMENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (Remainder of term beainnina ADHI 1, 2020 — March 31, 2023) Christina Root Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. 8 G� Comrnn ne Penny Luebs, District #16 Chairperson, ealth, Safety and Human Services Committee HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Gingell absent. Community Mental Health Authority Board Application Submitted on: 02/01/2019 01:27:23 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Christina Last Name Root Address Line 1: Address Line 2: City/Villa e Township ZIP Code Primary Phone Type Cell Email Address How long have you becie a resident of Oakland County? 4 years Are you an employee or independent contractor in a non -policy -making position with an agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network? No Identify The Position You Are Seeking: Representative of an Agency or Occupation having a Working Involvement with Mental Health Services Are You Applying For Reappointment? No Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: As a Service Coordinator in Detroit, I often advocate for and connect clients to proper mental health services. I am an LLBSW and am starting the MSW program in June 2019. As a social work professional and Oakland County resident, 1 am passionate about improving our mental health services to support the highest possible quality of life for our citizens. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? No Please Detail Any Prior Work -Related or Community Service Experience and Skills That May Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking: -Service Coordinator for seniors and adults with disabilities July 2017 to Present -Mayoral intern for the City of Clawson Sep 2016-April 2017 -Intermediate level Spanish language skill Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to appointment. All circumstances will be considered. No Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits? No Education High School Name or GED Bay City Central City/State Bay City College/Technical Oakland University City/State Rochester Degree(s) received Bachelor of Social Work Employment Employer National Church Residences Address 15400 W 7 Mile Rd Position Title Service Coordinator Dates of Employment July 2017 to Present Duties -Organize educational and wellness programs for senior residents on a group basis Example: Hosted a Gleaner's Food Bank program to demonstrate healthy eating -Coordinate services for residents on an individual basis Example: Example: Assist residents in applying for substance abuse treatment -Maintain confidentiality and documentation of all work with residents -Encourage resident community involvement Example: Started a "Creativity Club" to plan and implement building events -Connect with fellow Detroit Service Coordinators to share best practices References Contact #1 Lori Stanlick, Rose Companies 6469464803 Contact #2 Penny Luebs, Easter Seals 2482596208 Contact #3 Megan Wildman, Oakland University 2483219487 Applicant's Signature Christina Root Coov of Root Resume LLBSW (1).odf (1000.) C HR IS TIN A ROOT, LLBSN P R O F I L E A compassionate and highly motivated Limited License Bachelor of Social Work professional, currently serving Detroit senior citizen residents as a Service Coordinator. Past leadership roles incorporate extensive involvement on and off campus through Oakland University. Examples include serving the residents of Clawson, MI as a versatile intern, the international student population by breaking cultural barriers, and the university community as a Student Leader Advocate who assisted with volunteer activities. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Service Coordinator Organize educational and wellness programs for senior residents on a group basis National Church Residences Example: Hosted a Gleaner's Food Bank program to demonstrate healthy eating Bowin Place Apartments Coordinate services for residents on an individual basis July 2017 - Present Example: Assist residents in applying for substance abuse treatment Maintain confidentiality and documentation of all work with residents Encourage resident community involvement Example: Started a "Creativity Club" to plan and implement building events Connect with fellow Detroit Service Coordinators to share best practices Serve as a liaison to community agencies and service providers Mayoral Intern Served as a liaison to community residents, organizations, and businesses City of Clawson Outreached to organizations through phone, email, and web contact Sept. 2o16 - April 2017 Example: Recruited 45-50 businesses and organizations to participate in a city event Completed Zoo hours per Assisted the city manager and additional employees on projects Fall/Winter Semester- Created, Planned, and Implemented new projects and events Improved current projects, events, and systems Example: Redesigned promotional materials for the Chamber of Commerce State of the City Address and Awards Ceremony Developed and maintained a database of city organization contacts Example: Designed a Clawson Community Resource Guide of local organizations Volunteered for local affairs Example: Filled and delivered orders at the local food pantry Raised funds and sponsors for charitable events President Recruited new student members each Fall and Winter semester International Allies Example: Spoke in classes, hosted tables at numerous fairs, and sent email blasts Student Organization Planned, budgeted, and implemented monthly events and co -sponsored activities Aug. 2015 - April 2017 Example: Hosted a "Multicultural Winter Celebration" to collect donations for refugees Developed and maintained a student member database Created organizational partnerships through event co -sponsoring Oversaw the executive (e) board by leading weekly meetings Communicated through phone, email, and web contact with a -board and members Delegated and supervised individual tasks to a -board members Managed a $3.000 per semester budget Assisted the secretary with development of recruitment materials H R IS T1 �N. �A: A 0 �O T L LIB S W E D U C A T I O N April 2017 Bachelor of Social Work Member of the Honors College Oakland University: Rochester, MI GPA: 3.88 Magna Cum Laude Notable Courses: -Stress Management -Second Year Spanish I -Human Behavior in the Social Environment I & II -Social Statistics with Computer Application -Social Work Practice I & 11 -Social Work Seminar I & 11 -Social Work Internship I & II Professional License: LLBSW issued in May 2017 May - July 2oa6 CIEE Study Abroad London, England- Contemporary Challenges in Global Health Provided an understanding of the National Healthcare System for the Honors College Thesis research. Alicante, Spain- Intermediate Spanish Equivalent to SPN 214 at Oakland University. Satisfied the Honors College language requirement. Aug. 13th, 2015 Helping, not "Saving": The Social Worker's Role in Empowering Intimate Partner Abuse Survivors Oakland University Continuing Education Session Instructor: Megan Widman SKILLS < Program Planning Independent Work Team Player Oral Communication Written Communication Clerical Tasks j Networking Budget Managing Public Speaking Researching Word, Excel, & PowerPoint SPSS Software Ability to learn new software Flexible - Problem Solving Documenting Intermediate Spanish Proficiency A C H I E V E M E N T S Honors College Member Oakland University 2oi5- - April 2oi7 Thesis Research= "End -of -life care: The social worker's perspective and policy implications in the U.S. and England " Compared healthcare systems through six qualitative interviews, literature review, and the CIEE study abroad course. Community Emergency Response Team Certified Feb. 2oi7 Trained in disaster response and rescue skills to prepare and assist communities. Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Recipient Oakland University- 2o16 Academic Year Awarded for breaking cultural barriers and promoting interracial understanding. L E A D E R S H I P P O S I T I O N S Service Learning Advocate Oakland University Sept. 2o16 - April 2017 3o hours per semester Coordinated, planned, and supervised volunteer events. Treasurer Hispanic American Leadership Organization Sept 2oa6 - April 2oi7 Managed a $3,000 per semester budget by planning events and requesting funds. Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Committee 2oi7 Academic Year Sept. - Oct 2o16 Reviewed student applicant resumes, essays, and recommendation letters. Interviewed all candidates and assisted in deciding the recipients. Report October 22. 2020 Moved by Luebs seconded by Markham the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Luebs seconded by Markham the appointment of Christina Root to the Oakland Community Health Network for the remainder of a three-year term beginning April 1, 2020 — March 31, 2023 be confirmed. Vote on appointment: AYES: Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowa((, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson. (19) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Christina Root to the Oakland Community Health Network for the remainder of a three-year term beginning April 1, 2020 — March 31, 2023 was confirmed.