Rakesha S. Huffman

Technical Review - serves as the technical/quality reviewer of personnel actions for all areas of HR including Staffing, ER/LR, Benefits, etc. across the Network. Classification - drafting position evaluations for review by supervisor or higher-grade specialist; establishing and maintaining a position classification file, reviewing lower grade PDs to determine appropriate pay plan, occupational grouping, title and grade of positions. Pay-advising - assists with providing management with compensation flexibilities to help recruit, manage, and retain employees. Staffing - participates in recruiting, examining, selecting, and placing employees; assists with job analyses, workforce planning and analysis; and participates in advisory sessions with management in identifying, attracting, and retaining a high-quality and diverse workforce that is capable of accomplishing the organization's mission, and in resolving staffing issues. Benefits - providing guidance and consultation to agencies, employees, former employees, annuitants, survivors, and eligible family members regarding simple retirement, insurance, health benefits, and injury compensation issues. Employee Development - participates in planning, administering, or evaluating programs designed to develop employees and manage learning in the organization. Performance Management - assisting managers and supervisors in establishing, maintaining, and monitoring effective performance management programs to plan, monitor, develop, rate, and reward employee performance, and services that support formal and informal award programs to provide employee incentives and recognition. Employee Relations - provides basic advice and assistance to employees and managers, program administration, research, and case management in simple matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution. Labor Relations - participates in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with labor organizations that represent Federal employees; performs fact-finding, and research applicable laws and policies as part of preparation for negotiations and labor agreements and gathers clear-cut information for providing basic guidance and consultation to management on simple labor relations matters.

Provide technical advice and training to VETS Export Document Examiners, handling complex and controversial situations.

Receive, review, and evaluate incoming/outgoing animal, poultry, pet bird, animal germplasm, and animal product import/export certificates and permits for completeness and accuracy

Consult with clients throughout the United States and the world concerning certificates and import permits.

Communicates and coordinates with importers and states in the creation of import permits.

Maintain a variety of animal import and administrative files and disposes of such records according to current disposition schedules and agency requirements.

Respond to inquiries from permit applicants regarding that the status of animals and animal products certificates and permits and certificate submission procedures.

Create, organize, and ensure completeness of animal import records

Monitor and manage import request and animal release workflow and associated documentation within a web-based VS import management system

Payroll duties for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and garnishments

Helped prepare payroll to go from monthly to weekly

providing assistance to the staff with various benefit programs;
ensuring compliance with time and attendance policies including leave recording and
reconciliation;
ensuring compliance with internal procedures and employment policies;
conferring with the Defender and Administrative Officer on policy, compliance, and administration
matters. Performing these duties will require remaining current on Judicial Branch personnel
ensuring compliance with internal controls procedures related to financial management; preparing,
reviewing, and reconciling vouchers for payment through the Courts’ automated payment system;
assisting as needed with budget development and review, audit preparation, and procurement.

Evaluate disability claims and make determinations in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing Social Security Disability Programs

Evaluate medical evidence to make judgments about the presence, onset, clinical severity and prognosis of physical or mental impairments and determination of the vocational potential of claimants in order to allow or deny Social Security benefits.

Collect, label and organize clinical data and de-identify clinical notes • Read clinical notes and extract specific keywords and or diagnosis and prepare study site files and review the accuracy of the data • Translate and codify clinical notes into clinical research forms and data entry tasks and assist in the preparation of final reports as needed • Organize documentation and assist with preparation for quality audits and assist with coordinating data collection efforts • Gather information from Ipads and entered the data into their cohort files and CarePoint to determine the level of care • Enroll new patients using their AHLTA information

Provide consultation and assistance to military service members and their families who are experiencing personal challenges, crises, and other problems. • Perform comprehensive assessments of client’s need for core Employee Assistance Program intervention including childcare, parenting, eldercare, addiction disorders, relationships, and emotional well-being. • Document cases in the Military OneSource Case Management System to ensure accurate record keeping. • Technical training of new staff on call center processes

Conduct client intakes and risk assessments for the Employee Assistance Program. • Research and identify appropriate resources for clients engaged in short term counseling. • Train and coach employees on intake process and the use of Caseware 2020 software. • Coordinate schedules and appointments between clients and counselors to ensure a simplified process. • Administrative duties maintaining lobby and filing paperwork from intakes and office faxes • Quality assurance by soliciting feedback about their experience with organization

Facilitate individual and group counseling assisting consumers during crisis episodes. • Prepare discharge reports, transportation requests, and other necessities required by the consumer. • Partner with psychiatrists to monitor consumer progress and ensured medication compliance. • Manage staffing levels, time sheets, and payroll to ensure smooth operations as a point person