Yes. Missoula Lodge #13 scholarship committee where I aid in selecting 4-6 recipients for $1-$1500 in scholarships.

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2 Are you 18 years of age or older?* Yes No Are you a citizen of the U.S. and the State of Montana?* Yes No APPLICANT INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE How long have you resided in Ward 2* Since 07/27/2017 How long immediately prior to today's date have you been a resident of the City of Missoula?* Since 01/3/2012 What is your current occupation?* Addiction and Mental Health Counselor Where are you currently employed?* At the Missoula Assessment and Sanctions Center which is under the Montana Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole Division since March Briefly describe your educational background (600 character limit):* I obtained my Bachelor s in Social Work from the University of Montana in 12/2014. I received my State of Montana Addiction licensure in 01/2015. In 05/2016, I received my Master s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Case Western Reserve University. Case Western is ranked 9th in the nation in my field of study. I received my minor in Psychology from the University of Montana in 05/2017. I am pursuing my forensic science endorsement which will be awarded in the Fall of I started my licensure for my mental health clinical licensure in 04/2017. If you would like, you may attach a resume or other documents for the City Council to consider: Ronald E Barker Resume.doc (4 MB file limit) Add a document Ronald E Barker Cover Letter.doc Add a document DD214.pdf Please list your community service experience (600 character limit):* Board Member for the Poverello Center, I work with other board members and to ensure resources are used in a prudent manner which will assist in aid the critical population in which we serve. I also served on the hiring committee for our new executive director. Missoula Lodge #13 scholarship committee where I aid in selecting 4-6 recipients for $1-$1500 in scholarships. Member of the Missoula County Veteran Treatment Court. I work with mentors to give them education on mental health and addiction issues related to the veterans population. What is your interest in serving on the City Council as a representative of Ward 2? (600 character limit)* mt.us/admin/formcenter/submissions/print/12723[10/20/ :44:37 PM]

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5 Ronald Walter Barker, LCSW Candidate, LAC 2706 Dublin St, Missoula, MT (406) I completed my education in Social Work and Chemical Dependency/Addiction Counseling at the University of Montana and received my degree in December In May 2016, I received my Master s Degree from Case Western Reserve University with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor for the State of Montana; obtaining my license in January of Currently, I am pursuing my 3,000 hours to receive my licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am employed through the Missoula Assessment and Sanction Center (MASC). My purpose at MASC is to determine the most appropriate placement for offenders suffering from addiction and or mental health through precise, accurate and impartial assessments. My assessments allow inmates to be screened for community corrections programs rather than sending them directly to prison. All offenders committed to the Department of Corrections are given mental health, chemical dependency and sex offender assessments as needed. Offenders may be placed in treatment programming while at MASC before being considered for placement in a community program. While at MASC I facilitate three groups Social Values, Responsible Thinking, and Substance Use. I currently volunteer my time by serving on the Board of Directors for the Poverello Center, a community homeless shelter which serves Western Montana s transient population and as a representative for the Missoula County Co-Occurring and Veteran Treatment Court. I am also a lifetime member of Missoula Lodge #13 A.F & A.M. I also hold membership in the Montana Scottish Rite. I would like the opportunity to interview with you. You can reach me by phone at (406) or by at ronbarker83@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ronald W. Barker, LCSW Candidate, LAC

6 Ronald Emmanuel Barker, LCSW Candidate, LAC 2706 Dublin Street; Missoula, MT (406) EDUCATION Masters of Social Work: Case Western Reserve University Graduated: May 2016 Concentration: Mental Health Counseling Cleveland, Ohio Bachelor of Social Work: University of Montana Graduated: December 2014 Minor in Psychology: University of Montana Obtained: May 2017 Endorsement of Forensic Science: University of Montana Pending: Fall 2017 State of Montana: Addiction Counselor License License Number: BBH-LAC-LIC-4244 State of Montana: Licensed Clinical Social Work-Eligible License Number: BBH-SWLC-LIC January 2015-Current April 2017-Current PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE State of Montana Department of Corrections March 2016-Current Missoula Assessment and Sanctions Center Addiction Counselor Maintained a caseload of 144 clients. Provided initial assessment to determine appropriate therapeutic and behavioral intervention for assigned caseload. Provided formal and informal consultation/supervision. Attended program staff and treatment team meetings and related appointments. Documented all clinical interactions with assigned caseloads in accordance with ASAM and DOC guidelines. Maintained and updated written clinical records according to agency s policies and procedures. Designed and facilitated three Interactive Journaling Groups within the Missoula Assessment and Sanctions Center focused on Responsible Thinking, Social Values, Substance Use and Life Skills. Completed Chemical Dependency Evaluations, clinical notes, and discharge summary write-ups. State of Montana Department Health and Human Services April 2015-March 2016 Child and Family Services Investigate, Assess and Document Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. Develop and Implement Support Services. Aid Child and Family Service Personnel in locating placement options for children. Attend Permanency Meetings and give recommendations as needed. Conduct assessment and write up for home studies for both kinship and non-kinship families. Provide testimony in District Court proceedings. The write-up for court affidavits for legal intervention in Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. Aid in training and coordinating Keeping Children Safe and Creating a Lifelong Family Class.

7 Western Montana Addiction Services-Turning Point November 2013-January 2015 Addiction Counselor Maintain a caseload of 20 clients. Provided initial assessments and determines appropriate therapeutic and behavioral interventions for assigned caseload. Developed and implements individualized treatment plans. Communicated and collaborates with involved community agencies. Provided formal and informal consultation/supervision. Attended program staff and treatment team meetings and related appointments. Documented all clinical interactions with assigned caseloads in accordance with ASAM guidelines. Maintained and updated written clinical records according to agency s policies and procedures. Complete Chemical Dependency Evaluations, clinical notes, and discharge summary write-ups. United States Army June 2003-March 2010 Recruiter, Convoy Security, and Operations and Training Advisor responsible for troop development and increasing productivity. Team Leader accountable for Department of Defense equipment, presenting briefings on organization readiness status and training activities to different components US Armed Forces. ADDITIONAL TRAINING Gambling Addiction Certification 2017 Montana Offender Reentry Risk Assessment 2016 Motivational Interview Training 2016 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Missoula Masonic Lodge # Present Board of Trustees Lifetime Member Poverello Center, Inc Present Board of Directors Executive Director Hiring Committee Missoula Veteran Co-Occurring Treatment Court 2017 Sponsor ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP Missoula Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M Freemasons 2013-Present Lifetime Member Algeria Shrine Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime Member 2004-Present HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS Honorable Discharge from the United States Army 2010 American Legion Heroism Award 2005 Bronze Star for Heroism 2005

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