David Stanley

Experience

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  US Army, 2/11 FA, 2nd Brigade Infantry Division (Light)

  Nov 2001 - Dec 2005

  13B/91W
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  Marshfield Clinic Health System/Volunteer WI AmeriCorps

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Community Health Liason

  Marshfield Clinic Health System and Volunteer WI AmeriCorps National Service Member serving the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Eau Claire City-County Health Department in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.Duties include (but not limited to):Assessing need for, recruiting, and maintaining a volunteer base comprised of local youth leadership groups, Alliance organization members, and other community members.Creating and distributing community outreach materials for both the Alliance and the Department both online and in the local communities.Researching, proposing, and implementing new or different avenues of outreach for both the Alliance and Department online and offline.Strengthening community relations through events, communication, representation, and other outreach.Researching, compiling, sharing, and presenting information on policies and procedures ranging from local, state, and national levels relating to Substance Abuse Prevention and general Health.Direct support of both Alliance and Health Department personnel ranging from content and materials, to facilitating conversation and meetings.Regular communication and good relations with law enforcement officials, local government, media entities, schools, businesses, and other organizations necessary for overall good image of both the Alliance and Department.Attending, participating in, and presenting at meetings, seminars, webinars, conferences, and conventions to become more familiar with new policy and procedures, trends, and campaigns related to the fields involved.Attending, participating in, and supporting Action Teams, Alliance Council, boards, and discussion groups while representing the Alliance and Health Department.On-going general support of office and organizational functions. Show less

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  Wisconsin HealthCorps, WPHCA/WPHA

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Community Health Liaison

  Wisconsin HealthCorps National Service Member serving the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Eau Claire City-County Health Department in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. (program run in conjunction between the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association and the Wisconsin Public Health Association)Duties include (but not limited to):Assessing need for, recruiting, and maintaining a volunteer base comprised of local youth leadership groups, Alliance organization members, and other community members.Creating and distributing community outreach materials for both the Alliance and the Department both online and in the local communities.Researching, proposing, and implementing new or different avenues of outreach for both the Alliance and Department online and offline.Strengthening community relations through events, communication, representation, and other outreach.Researching, compiling, sharing, and presenting information on policies and procedures ranging from local, state, and national levels relating to Substance Abuse Prevention and general Health.Direct support of both Alliance and Health Department personnel ranging from content and materials, to facilitating conversation and meetings.Regular communication and good relations with law enforcement officials, local government, media entities, schools, businesses, and other organizations necessary for overall good image of both the Alliance and Department.Attending, participating in, and presenting at meetings, seminars, webinars, conferences, and conventions to become more familiar with new policy and procedures, trends, and campaigns related to the fields involved.Attending, participating in, and supporting Action Teams, Alliance Council, boards, and discussion groups while representing the Alliance and Health Department. Involved in discussion and arrangement of Alliance sustainability.On-going general support of office and organizational functions. Show less

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  Vivent Health

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  Conduct confidential and anonymous HIV, HCV, syphilis and STI testing (where applicable) counseling, testing and referral (CTR), in accordance with state guidelines, with individuals engaging in high-risk behaviors.Establish and implement CTR sites targeting MSM and PWID.Record all contacts and activities in Service Point within 72 hours.Complete and submit all testing information in accordance with state policy (e.g., completion of appropriate testing forms, entering tests into web-based reporting system).Distribute approved education materials, safer sex materials and safer injection supplies to persons engaging in high-risk behaviors.Conduct one-on-one educational sessions and assessments with clients, to include referrals for internal and external services (e.g., pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment, housing, employment).Perform regular outreach to bars, barber shops, treatment and recovery centers, and other venues frequented by MSM and PWID to distribute condoms and educational materials, provide educational programming, provide CTR, and engage in conversations about HIV and other health-related topics.Actively plan and participate in community events, such as Pride Fest, that offer the ability to provide effective prevention outreach to MSM and PWID.Provide PrEP referrals to Vivent Health PrEP Navigator and/or clinic.Network with Prevention Specialists located in other Vivent Health offices, other community-based organizations and providers to develop effective prevention strategies targeted to MSM and PWID.Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned by Vivent Health leadership.Serve as a member of Vivent Health staff offering an array of services (e.g., CTR, condom distribution, needle exchange, assisting case management clients, providing food pantry services) in one or many locations (e.g., another Vivent Health location, satellite site).Implement special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Show less

  • Prevention Specialist

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  • CTR Provider

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2021
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  Northwoods Coalition

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

  Advisory Board Member

  This coalition is a collection of community coalitions dedicated to substance use prevention. It provides support through funding, training and advocacy to the county and tribal nation coalitions in Marshfield Clinic Health System’s service area. Working with the community coalitions, Northwoods Coalition makes a larger collective impact to reduce substance use and create strong, healthier communities. Formed in 1995, Northwoods Coalition is the largest and oldest coalition dedicated to substance use prevention in Wisconsin. The group is comprised of coalitions from the 35-county service area of Marshfield Clinic Health System and all 11 federally recognized tribal nations in the state. Members work collaboratively and with an advisory board to help shape policies, practices and programs to address public health issues that arise from use of alcohol and other drugs.Mission: Diverse community coalitions working together to promote effective substance use prevention through: • Networking• Advocacy• Mentoring• Leadership Show less

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  Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance (WIMA)

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  Community Coordinator

  The Community Coordinator is a key leadership position responsible forpromoting the peer run respite program, peer recovery center, and related events to the localand regional community. This position is also responsible for helping develop and maintaineffective collaborative relationships with the broader community.Key responsibilities:OutreachDistribute respite outreach materials throughout community on a regular basis, includingevents and trainingsMaintain and regularly update website, social media page(s), blog and/or newsletterCompile and organize community resource materials for use at respite in collaborationwith respite program coordinatorCompile and organize calendar of community events and activities for use at respiteCommunity relations and event planningIn coordination with the executive director, establish good working relationships andcollaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, area businesses, and otherorganizations to help achieve the goals of the respite program and organizationAttend relevant community meetings and eventsCoordinate a work group to organize regular community events, support groups, andeducational opportunitiesPlan and coordinate the organization’s annual meeting in collaboration with the board ofdirectorsDocumentation and Record KeepingDocument relevant information requested by program leadership and funders (number ofattendees, materials distributed, etc) Show less

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  Freelance

  Mar 2023 - now

  Human Rights Consultant
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  Northwest Connections

  Mar 2023 - now

  Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker

  Mobile Crisis Workers are dispatched to provide an on-site risk assessment when a face to face assessment is deemed most appropriateThey work collaboratively to assess mental health crises and to coordinate level of intervention neededCrisis Workers work under WI statute and Administrative Code (particularly DHS 34 and Chapter 51)Respond to a designated secure location within Dunn County, WI to assess individuals experiencing a mental health crisisComplete mental health and suicide risk assessment and assist in least restrictive planning Show less

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  Eau Claire County

  Nov 2023 - now

  Peer Support Specialist

  This position assists individuals in identifying for themselves meaningful health and wellness-related goals and walking with them as they go through the process of reaching those goals.Empower and encourage individuals to advocate for themselves.Compile and share desired wellness and healthy lifestyle resources with individuals.Use self-disclosure of lived experience when it would be helpful to the individual.Actively help to promote and educate the community on peer support, mentoring, mental health, etc.Maintain regular communication with peers, management, and other providers as needed.Maintain self-care and personally defined recovery.Collaborate with other crisis program staff and community partners to refer those experiencing mental health issues, substance abuse, homelessness, and traumatic events to the appropriate resources and/or agency.Work in connection with law enforcement to support crisis response.Compile and share desired wellness and healthy lifestyle resources with individuals.Provide support to meet individual needs which include medical, psychological, vocational, social, familial, and daily living spheres.Facilitate adult and families' access to services, monitors cases to ensure that services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, reviews progress, and terminates services when stated goals are reached.Educates and advises individuals and families about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.Works to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.Maintains a complete record for all assigned cases.Documents contacts and services, maintains files and data for reporting purposes.Serves as advocate for individuals within the community.Speaks to the community and other organizations to provide public education. Show less

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  Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance (WIMA)

  Mar 2024 - now

  Board Member-at-large

  WIMA is a non-profit organization based in Menomonie, WI. Its programs include Monarch House Peer Run Respite, a short-term, overnight support for individuals experiencing crisis or distress related to mental health or substance use challenges. WIMA is a peer-run organization, meaning that staff, volunteers, and board members all share lived experiences related to mental health, substance use, trauma, or other life-interrupting challenges. Board membership is a volunteer position.

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  Wisconsin Department of Health Services

  Mar 2024 - now

  Certified Peer Specialists Advisory Committee Member

  Purpose: The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care andTreatment Services (DCTS), Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery(BPTR) is convening a standing Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) AdvisoryCommittee. This advisory committee serves BPTR in its support and oversight ofcertified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist initiatives. The scopeof the committee is to educate, inform, and advise BPTR. Role: The committee’s role will be to understand the certified peer specialist andcertified parent peer specialist initiatives and advise the BPTR on theseinitiatives. Show less