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&RXQW\RI&D\XJD &217$&7 $LU*XDUG3XEOLF+HDOWK2IILFHUWROHDG&RXQW\¶V9HWHUDQV6HUYLFH$JHQF\ 'LUHFWRURIWKH&D\XJD&RXQW\9HWHUDQV6HUYLFH$JHQF\ 96$ VW/W6WUDVVOHLVD86$LU)RUFHYHWHUDQ YHWHUDQV´ The county’s Veterans Service Agency counsels and assists veterans and their dependents in areas such as pension and compensation, health and medical, rehabilitation, educational and life insurance services. The agency also advocates on behalf of veterans and their families to ensure they receive the maximum benefits to which they are entitled under federal, state, and local law. ---PAGE BREAK--- JESSICA STRASSLE, MPH FIRST LIEUTENANT, AIR NATIONAL GUARD [EMAIL REDACTED] (208)-590-0006 EDUCATION & TRAINING Master of Social Work, (Expected 2020), Fordham University, New York, New York Master of Public Health (2015), Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois Bachelor of Arts (2013), Biological Science, Binghamton University, Vestal, New York Certified Health Education & Promotion; Certified Health Care Management; Motivational Interviewing Certified; SBIRT (Mental Health) Certified; Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cayuga Centers, Auburn, New York Behavioral Case Planner, October 2017-Present Supervise case managers with a combined caseload of 12 youths. Participate in Clinical Team meetings, and provide input regarding TST Treatment Plans. Coordinate care with social services, schools, probation, mental health, etc. Prepares court summaries and attends hearings as youth advocate. Responds to youth/family in crises utilizing de-escalation strategies to stabilize home. Air National Guard, Hancock Air Base, New York Public Health Officer (Rank: 1st Lieutenant), November 2016-Present Promotes public health through surveillance of disease trends, food safety, sanitation, etc. Initiates and directs preventative medicine and communicable disease control programs. Directs occupational health programs, and serves as liaison to other agencies. Provides medical information to members deploying or in disaster relief operations. Conducts out-processing connecting military members to VA services and benefits. Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, New York Veteran Navigator/Home Health Case Manager, April 2016- October 2017 Completed needs assessments with veterans and developed individual treatment plans. Collected data and analyzed data to determine gaps in care for veterans. Designed electronic file system and maintained files for Veteran medical records. Conducted research, completed and submitted grants for additional programs and services. Organized seminars for veterans with community parents to education on veteran benefits. Connected veterans to services in the community, assisted with applying for benefits. UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City (Binghamton Area), New York Diet Assistant, January 2012-January 2015 Provided nutrition education to veterans. Created dietary restrictions and maintained meal database. Submitted referrals and connected veterans to services for claim denial. United States Air Force Services Journeyman, October 2005 to October 2009 Assessed health training needs and implanted health education and fitness programs. Maintained equipment and inventory at fitness center. Responsible for budgeting and finance accountability