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i^S^ CHARTER STUDY TASK FORCE^^^y. . .. ....... .... ,,..„... .. . r-!TV:^.The information contained on this form will be used by the City Council to app6int;memfciers;©|i^ Charter Study Task Force. Please answer all questions. You are invited to attach additional pages, a copy of your resume, or submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your application. Please note that, once submitted, this form, and all attachments, will become subject to public access under the Public Records Act, with the exception of personally identifiable information.
Applicant Name: James Oliver Maddox
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Date Available to Start: December 1,2023
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Indicate if you wish to be considered for a District, At-Large, and/or Mayoral Nomination (mark one or more):
District Representative representing City Council District .•jAt-large Representative City Council District four
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Communifr/ Service - List boards, commissions, committees, and organizations on which you are currently serving or have served, offices held and in what city.
Mc^PresidentAssocLation of Black Social Workers of Greater Los Angeles, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 446, president, Board member
Vietnam Veterans of America California State Council,Southern District Director Employment - Title and duties, current and past (acceptable to attach resume as an alternative).
see attached resume
Education - Include professional or vocational licenses or certificates.
Bachelors Degree Broadcast Journalism, Master of Social Work Degree,Veteran Service Officer(expired), AssociateClinical Social Worker (ASW), Casulaty Property Insurance Brokers License, Anger Management Specialist National -Anger Management Association, Anger Management Specialist California Association of Anger mangermangont Providers
1. Have you ever worked for the City of Pasadena? (If yes, please YES K ^ NO list dates/department)
2. Are you related to any employee, appointed or elected official of YES |^~^ NO the City of Pasadena? (If yes, please indicate name and relationship)
3. Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in YES ^ ^| NO and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect financial interest. Are you aware of any circumstances which may develop from your occupation or economic
holdings, that might relate to your service as a member of a Charter Study Task Force? (If yes, please indicate any potential conflicts)
4. Have there been, or are there now, any personal or business YES | J NO |(»] circumstances which might reflect adversely on your service as a member of a Charter Study Task Force?
5. Are you aware of the time commitment necessary to fulfill the YES ((•j NO obligations of a member on a Charter Study Task Force,
including meetings on nights and weekends?
6. What specifically in your background, training, education, or interests qualifies you to serve on the Charter Study Task Force? Please highlight any relevant experience with the City of Pasadena or other municipality that involves Charter Study, elected experience, or knowledge of City Charter laws and provisions:
I received mv Social Work degree with a concentration in Community Organization, Policy and Admistration (COPA). I am intrested in policy as it affects my populations of interest, not limited to Veterans. Uurrently my proputatlons of Interest are:Veterans,older adults, victims and survivors of; human trafficking, domestic violence sexual assault and the unhoused. My studies in COPA Social Work focused "n Policy Advocacy, Macro Social Work Practic? and pffi?ctiv? evaluation of organizations and practices
7. What objectives and goals should the Charter Study Task Force consider? Thfi Charter Study Task Fnrne fihould considfir the human implication of any change, modification or policy implementation. A question to consider in all of the deliberations and evaluations is how will this impact people?
8. In your opinion, what is the importance of the scope and charge of the Charter Study Task Force, as approved and assigned by the City Council?
That thfi sr.npfi and nhargs apprnvfirl anri a?t?;ignfirl by ths City P.nunnil i?; adhprpr) tn with ths dfiar a understanding and appreciation of the need that the charter remains relevant for the time for which it is modified and is structed in such a way that it anticipates changes that may be required
9. How would you help to achieve the Charter Study Task Force's objectives and goals, while adhering to the City Council's approved Scope and Charge? Begin by reviewing the stated goals and objectives and the scope and change outlined bv the City Council. Advocating for adherence to the goals and objectives. Encouraging discussion that is within the scope of the goals, objectives and scope of change
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One of the goals of the City Council is to balance advisory body appointments in terms of geographic residence, location, ethnicity, gender, and age. The followincijnformation is desirable, but not required for appointment.
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If City resident, number of years: 34
JAMES 0. MADDOX, MSW, ASW
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SUMMARY
Social Worker Policy Analyst & Advocate focusing on policy issues impacting Veterans, older adults, victims and survivors of Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and the unhoused. An honorably discharged Veteran with an extensive professional background in marketing who has transitioned to social work and developed clinical skills, policy knowledge and expertise.
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Maddox & Associates
Providing policy review of municipal, county. state and federal legislation affecting Veterans, older adults, the unhoused, victims and survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault Glendale YWCA Therapist/Policy Advocate
Providing individual and group therapy and assisting with Policy advocacy
North Hollywood Anger Management
Batterers Intervention Facilitator Intern
Foothill Family Services
Batterers Intervention Facilitator Intern
Acacia Counseling
Batterers Intervention Facilitator Intern
Heritage Clinic, Intern
The Salvation Army Haven, Senior Program, Intern
• A transitional housing facility for 25 male veterans ages 60 to 83.
Facilitated five groups, Positive Start, Process Group, 12 Steps to Freedom, Seeking Safety , and Art Therapy.
June 2016 to present
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Union Station Homeless Services (Centennial Place), Intern Preeminent and transitional housing facility
Male and female residents age 19 to 83.
Provided case management services for residents.
Organized weekly exercise program.
Professional Accomplishments
Created a working relationship between Real Men Cook Foundation for Prostate Cancer Screening, and Vietnam Veterans of America.
Collaborated with Vietnam Veterans of America and the NAACP.
Extensive professional contacts in Southern and Central California veterans' community.
April 2017 to 2019
January 2017 to 2019
November2016 to Present
September 2016 to Present
November 2016 to April 2017
September 2015 to May 2016
September 2014 to May 2015
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Insurance Career Highlights
Seneca Insurance Group 2011-2012
Opened the Los Angeles Branch office, designed to service business in Southern and Central California.
CNA Insurance 2008-2009
Produced $1.8m in new Technology, Middle Market, and General Industries business.
Colemont Insurance Brokers 2005-2007
Marketed complex Products Liability and Life Science accounts and Product Recall business.
Veteran Service Experience
Vietnam Veterans of America
Member National Public Affairs Committee
California State Council Southern District Director
Member National Government AlTairs Committee
Members National Veterans Healthcare Committee
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch
Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Life member Vietnam Veterans of America
Life member Montford Point Marine Association
Member American Legion Post 280
Member National Association of Black Veterans
Member Association of Black Social Workers of Greater Los Angeles Certifications
Seeking Safety
Batterers Intervention Facilitator
Domestic Violence Advocate
Mental Health First Aid
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Problem-Solving Therapy
Trauma Focused Behavioral Therapy
IRB Social and Behavioral Research Certificate
Motivational Interviewing
1999-2012
2002-2006
2003-2012
2008-2012
2009-2012
February 2017
July 2016
June 2016
June 2016
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
December 2014
September 2014
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EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work
Concentration: Community Organization, Planning, and Administration Sub Concentrations: Military Social Work and Veteran's Services, Older Adults University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SkilIs
Los Angeles, CA
May 2016
Authorized Department of Veterans Affairs Service Officer Microsoft Office Suite
2007-2016