St. John the Baptist ParishDepartment of Human Resources Newsletter - 3rd Quarter 2017

St. John Parish Administration

Natalie Robottom – Parish President

Laverne Saulny – CAO

Stacey Cador – Director

Dana Douglas – HR Generalist

Gabrielle Cannon – HR Generalist

Jennifer Roussel – Payroll Clerk

Bobbie Butler – Civil Service Administrator

Lakisha Morris – Clerk/Receptionist

Human Resources – Extension 1177

The goal of the Human Resources department is toprovide unbiased guidance to management as well asemployees to foster an understanding and observance

of regulatory requirements by all employees.

A great place to work,live and play!

R.S. 42:1170 A (3) requires that each public servant shall receive a minimum of one (1) hour of education and training on the Code of Governmental Ethics by December 31st of each year of employment or term in office. The regulation extends to all public servants including Parish employees (classified and unclassified), elected officials, and advisory board members. Anyone completing the training online should email certificate to hrdept@stjohn-la.gov

A resident recently contacted the Parish to commend Public Works employee Elston Tassin who stopped to help her one September night at 9:00 when she and her three kids were stranded by a flat tire. The resident wrote that many people walked past her and her crying kids as she struggled to jack up her minivan. “Elston came out like a ray of hope and

immediately asked if he could help. Then he dropped his stuff and got to work. …couldn’t thank him enough. He set an excellent example for the parish and for humanity in his selfless, eager to help and kind demeanor. I just wanted you to know that you’ve got amazing people working for you and they work hard on and off the field” stated the resident.

Hat’s off to Elston for showing kindness towards a stranger in need!

Congratulations to Alexandra Carter, Planning & Zoning

Director, on her feature in

the Member Spotlight of the

Summer 2017 issue of the

American Planning Association’s

Small Town and Rural Planning

newsletter. The publication is sent

to planners nationwide.

Congratulations to Baileigh Helm, Communications Director, who was recently selected to participate in the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) Class of 2018. She was selected through a competitive application process focusing on leadership ability and commitment to the community.

www.ethics.la.gov

St. John the Bapist Parish ~ Department of Human Resources Newsletter - 3rd Quarter 2017

INGReDIeNtS• 1b lean ground beef

• 1 medium Onion, diced

• 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix (may use Mrs Dash no salt seasoning Ranch packets - optional)

• 1 packet Taco Seasoning (may use Mrs Dash no salt seasoning Ranch packets)

• 1 32 oz. box (low sodium) Swanson Chicken Broth

• 14.5 oz. can Tomato Sauce (low sodium)

• 2 - 14.5 oz cans Diced Tomatoes with Chiles

• 14.5 oz can Black Beans (low sodium)

• 1 can Corn (low sodium)

INStRuCtIoNS1. Saute onions for 2 minutes.

2. Add ground beef and brown the meat.

3. Drain browned ground beef to remove excess fat.

4. Add ground beef mixture and all other ingredients (do not drain corn or black beans) to slow cooker.

5. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours.

6. Garnish with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

NoteSSmartPoints: 5 (about 1 cup per serving)

Makes about 1 servings

Nutrition InformationServing size: 1 Calories: 327 Fat: 14 Saturated fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 25 Sugar: 10

Fiber: 3.7 Protein: 24

Recipe by Recipe Diaries at http://www.recipe-diaries.com/2016/01/31/ weight-watchers-slow-cooker-taco-soup/

1. Sing in the shower – In the car, at home, or with your friends and family. Singing reduces stress levels and elevates your mood.

2. Honor your life – People who practice gratitude can handle the negative effects of stress with greater ease. Think of something in your life for which you are grateful.

3. Inner light – Let it shine by taking a few minutes to breathe. Diaphragmatic breathing: Take a deep breath in through you nose letting your belly rise and fill with air. Hold. Exhale slowly through your nose. Hold. Repeat three times.

4. Nurture your body – By massaging your feet and hands with your favorite aroma and/or lotion in the morning or at night, you will increase blood flow into the area and relieve stress. Love yourself!

5. Energize through movement – Stretch your body before you get out of bed. Take a moment to lie still. Notice how your body feels today, in the moment. Stretch after you stand up.

Author: Maria Whitely. Reprinted from https://www.humana.com/learning-center/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health/relax.

5 Daily techniques to

restore, renew, and rejuvenate

St. John the Bapist Parish ~ Department of Human Resources Newsletter - 3rd Quarter 2017

3rd Quarter Birthdays

JulyStephen Lane Utilities July 1Raymond Landry Public Works July 3Nathaniel Hall Public Works July 6Daniel Perret Fire Services July 6Darryl Cook Utilities July 7Bobbie Butler Civil Service July 8Terri Abadie Economic Development July 9Travis Etie Fire Services July 10Felicie Cornman Planning & Zoning July 11James Jouty Public Works July 12Ashton Joseph Fire Services July 14Brian Nunes Public Works July 15Lonnie Ellis Public Works July 19Adam Mitchell Utilities July 21Adam Goldman Utilities July 24Baileigh Rebowe Communications July 24Donald Jones Communications July 25Evan Satterlee Fire Services July 26Nick Saale Fire Services July 27Terry Dennis Public Works July 27Darrell Stevens Cap. Projects/Street Lts. July 28Johnny Snyder Finance July 29Letonia Pierre Public Works July 29Harold Jackson Wastewater July 29Ted Bourg Fire Services July 29Aeriel Morgan Purchasing & Procurement July 31 AugustRay Patterson Public Works August 1Tommy Fores Utilities August 1Kelly Mabile Public Works August 3Brasington Douglas Fire ServicesGerald Ellis Public Works August 4Shane Hymel Fire Services August 5Kay Ross Public Works August 5Michael Johnson Public Works August 6Reginald Foster Utilities August 6Andrew Chatelain Fire Services August 7Carl Mason Public Works August 8Blake Fogleman Utilities August 8Auston Gibson Utilities August 11

Terrell Fleming Wastewater August 15Denise Burrell Economic Development August 16Michael Davis Planning & Zoning August 18LaVerne Toombs Administration August 21Ashley Duhe Fire Services August 23Phillip Adams Parks & Recreation August 25Lamont Bigham Parks & Recreation August 25Ernest Bradley Public Works August 26Ray Williams Parks & Recreation August 26Elaine Tassara Public Works August 30Edgardo Cubias Utilities August 30 SeptemberKoi Thompson Wastewater Sept. 1Mervin Williams Utilities Sept. 1RobertMillet Public Works Sept. 3Ranshawa Dumas Legislative Sept. 3Warren Dixon Public Works Sept. 4William Parker Fire Services Sept. 4Stacey Cador Human Resources Sept. 5Myron Roberts Utilities Sept. 5Ronnie Kelly Purchasing & Procurement Sept. 5Anita Mitchell Utilities Sept. 6Elston Tassin Public Works Sept. 6Glenn Burrell Wastewater Sept. 6Raydell Patterson Wastewater Sept. 6Murray Bourgeois Public Works Sept. 7Robbie Vicknair Public Works Sept. 7Jacqueline Landeche Legislative Sept. 8Rebecca Hymel Planning & Zoning Sept. 11Scott Hazzlerigg Fire Services Sept. 11Kevin J. Smith Wastewater Sept. 12Debra Poche Parks & Recreation Sept. 16Warren Lennix Utilities Sept. 18Calvin Berry Animal Shelter Sept. 19Natasha Chopin Public Safety Sept. 22Adam Dequeant Fire Services Sept. 23Terrell Jackson Public Works Sept. 24Michael Moscona Fire Services Sept. 27Elaine Victor Health Unit Sept. 27Naomi Borne Parks & Recreation Sept. 27

Raymond Landry Public WorksNatasha Chopin Public Safety

NEW HIRES

St. John the Bapist Parish ~ Department of Human Resources Newsletter - 3rd Quarter 2017

Join us for the next Lunch & Learn hosted by Delta

Dental and learn how your oral health is linked to your

overall health. Yes, according to an article on https://

www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health, many symptoms

of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, kidney

disease, osteoporosis, pancreatic cancer, leukemia,

etc., have symptoms that manifest in the mouth;

oftentimes making a dentist the first to detect such

illnesses as most people see their dentist more often

than their physician in a year.

Lunch & LearnORAL HEALTH

So: What’s a Lunch & Learn?It’s an informal training event scheduled during the lunch break (usually lasts up to an hour). Employees who attend eat their lunch during the presentation and walk away filled with information on topics for healthy living and personal wellbeing (prizes, too)… just to name a few. So pack a lunch and join us. It’s fun, informative, and a chance to spend time with co-workers whom you might not otherwise see during your normal workday.

Did you know that the St. John Parish Library offers free continuing education online courses for professional and personal development in areas such as computer training, office skills, accounting, business, craft & hobbies, parenting & family, entrepreneurship, self-help and more through its Universal Class. You can even earn CEU’s upon completion. For more information, please visit the library’s website at www.stjohn.lib.la.us.