{"id":354,"date":"2021-02-09T11:08:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T11:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/?page_id=354"},"modified":"2026-04-13T07:05:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:05:57","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"354\" class=\"elementor elementor-354\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28f60081 elementor-section-content-middle breadcrum-image-with-background elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28f60081\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47362d6\" data-id=\"47362d6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-343bf1b6 de_scroll_animation_no elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"343bf1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64853697 de_scroll_animation_no elementor-widget elementor-widget-de-breadcrumb\" data-id=\"64853697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"de-breadcrumb.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">Home<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58ab417c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58ab417c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a03000c\" data-id=\"a03000c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-41a5581e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41a5581e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a799298 recent-posts-section\" data-id=\"1a799298\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b98ce de_scroll_animation_no elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"72b98ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<form target=\"_blank\" action=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/printpdf\/printpdf.php\" method=\"post\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"pdf_name\" value=\"FAQ's - Per Volunteer Program\"><input type='hidden' name='pdf' value='<table style=\"width: 100%;text-align: center;background-color: #06163a;color: #fff;padding: 20px 0;\">\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td style=\"width: 33%;font-size: 1.5em;text-transform: uppercase;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/text1.jpg\"><\/td>\n\t\t<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pdflogo.jpg\"><\/td>\n\t\t<td style=\"width: 33%;font-size: 1.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/text2.jpg\"><\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;text-align: center;background-color: #fff;color: #fff;padding: 0;border-bottom: 1px solid #06163a;\">\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td colspan=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/text3.jpg\"><\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>FAQ&#39;s<\/h2>\n<h4>What is the Peer Volunteer Program?<\/h4>\n<p>The Peer Volunteer Program is a collaborative effort between Los Angeles Departmtent of Water and Power (LADWP) and IBEW Local 18. The program was designed to provide an additional way for employees and their families to access help for chemical dependency. Although the program is administered by the Joint Safety Institute and the Employee Assistance Program, it is completely separate from the EAP and other programs.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Who are the Peer Volunteers?<\/h4>\n<p>The Peer Volunteers are LADWP employees who are either in recovery or who have a loved one who is in recovery.  They each have at least two years of sobriety, and many Peers have 10+ years clean and sober.  The Peers have come together in their sobriety to assist others who also have a desire to become clean and sober.  Each Peer has been trained by the Employee Assistance Program and has a working knowledge of the substance abuse treatment facilities in their respective territories and that are also covered by the company\u2019s insurance.  The peers are not licensed mental health professionals, but have access to one if needed.  They are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  All have personally experienced the judgment, shame and guilt that come with a drinking or drug problem.  They are here to help.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Who is eligible to call a Peer Volunteer?<\/h4>\n<p>LADWP employees and their family members (or dependents) are eligible. The services are available to both union-represented and non-union represented employees. You may call a Peer as often or as many times as you like. Most people find it convenient to call a Peer Volunteer who is located in an area close to their home or work. Peer Volunteers are also available to speak with family members who are seeking support in coping with a loved one\u2019s addiction.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Does it cost anything to call?<\/h4>\n<p>No, the service is free for LADWP employees and their dependents. The Peer Volunteers are not paid for their efforts, but are allowed to assist others during their work hours.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Is it confidential?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes.  The Peer Volunteers will not share your information with anyone else without your permission, including other Peers.<\/p>\n\n<h4>How can LADWP management support the Peer Volunteer Program?<\/h4>\n<p>LADWP management can support the Peer Volunteer Program by allowing Peer Volunteers to conduct presentations at their tailboard and safety meetings, and by posting Peer Volunteer announcements or posters. They can also encourage qualified employees to volunteer as Peer Volunteers.<\/p>\n\n<h4>What are the requirements to become a Peer Volunteer?<\/h4>\n<p><ul>\n<li>Two or more years of recovery from alcohol and\/or drug addiction or recovery as a family member of an alcoholic\/addict.<\/li>\n<li>Current involvement in recovery is desired, but not required.<\/li>\n<li>An individual must break his or her personal anonymity to qualify as a Peer Volunteer. A Peer acknowledges that his\/her anonymity will be breached within the workplace; that his\/her name will be printed on posters that are placed on bulletin boards at LADWP locations; and the volunteer&rsquo;s information and picture will also be available on the Peer Volunteer website.<\/li>\n<li>Satisfactory completion of an interview process.<\/li>\n<li>A current, valid California driver&rsquo;s license.<\/li>\n<li>Attendance at an initial six-hour training session and one meeting per quarter.<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance of good performance in his or her job at LADWP.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to give and receive honest feedback.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment of a minimum of one year to the Peer Volunteer Program is desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>If you have questions or comments, or wish to explore becoming a Peer Volunteer, please contact:<\/strong><br>\n<strong>PVP EAP Counselors<\/strong><br>\nJoalla Gold, LCSW<br>joallagold@sbcglobal.net<br>(213)840-5386 (cell)<br>(213)367-3562 (office)<br><br>Dinko Zidarich, LMFT<br>dinko@dinkotherapy.com<br>(310)650-8592 (cell)<br>(213)367-3562 (office)<br><br><strong>PVP Program Managers (JSTI)<\/strong><br>\nJeff King<br>\nJeffrey.King@jsi-jti.com<br>\n(213)792-8853 (cell)<br>\n(818)771-4676 (office)<br><br>\nKatie Zordilla<br>\nKatie.Zordilla@jsi-jti.com<br>\n(213)925-1539 (cell)<br>\n(818)771-4694 (office)<br>\n<\/p>\n'><button class=\"ladwpprint\" style=\"padding: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" type=\"submit\"><i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i> Print PDF<\/button><\/form>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d693e26 faq-section de_scroll_animation_no elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"d693e26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2251\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2251\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the Peer Volunteer Program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2251\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2251\"><p>The Peer Volunteer Program is a collaborative effort between Los Angeles Departmtent of Water and Power (LADWP)\u00a0and\u00a0IBEW Local 18. The program was designed to provide an additional way for employees and their families to access help for chemical dependency. Although the program is administered by the Joint Safety Institute and the Employee Assistance Program, it is completely separate from the EAP and other programs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2252\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2252\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who are the Peer Volunteers?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2252\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2252\"><p>The Peer Volunteers are\u00a0LADWP employees who are either in recovery or who have a loved one who is in recovery.\u00a0 They each have at least two years of sobriety, and many Peers have 10+ years clean and sober.\u00a0 The Peers have come together in their sobriety to assist others who also have a desire to become clean and sober. \u00a0Each Peer has been trained by the Employee Assistance Program and has a working knowledge of the substance abuse treatment facilities in their respective territories and that are also covered by the company\u2019s insurance.\u00a0 The peers are\u00a0<em>not\u00a0<\/em>licensed mental health professionals, but have access to one if needed.\u00a0 They are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\u00a0 All have personally experienced the judgment, shame and guilt that come with a drinking or drug problem.\u00a0 They are here to help.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2253\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2253\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who is eligible to call a Peer Volunteer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2253\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2253\"><p>LADWP employees and their family members (or dependents) are eligible. The services are available to both union-represented and non-union represented employees. You may call a Peer as often or as many times as you like. Most people find it convenient to call a Peer Volunteer who is located in an area close to their home or work. Peer Volunteers are also available to speak with family members who are seeking support in coping with a loved one\u2019s addiction.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2254\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2254\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does it cost anything to call?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2254\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2254\"><p>No, the service is free for LADWP employees and their dependents. The Peer Volunteers are not paid for their efforts, but are allowed to assist others during their work hours.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2255\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2255\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is it confidential?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2255\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2255\"><p>Yes.\u00a0 The Peer Volunteers will not share your information with anyone else without your permission, including other Peers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2256\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2256\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can LADWP management support the Peer Volunteer Program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2256\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2256\"><p>LADWP management can support the Peer Volunteer Program by allowing Peer Volunteers to conduct presentations at their tailboard and safety meetings, and by posting Peer Volunteer announcements or posters. They can also encourage qualified employees to volunteer as Peer Volunteers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2257\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2257\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the requirements to become a Peer Volunteer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2257\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2257\"><ul><li>Two or more years of recovery from alcohol and\/or drug addiction or recovery as a family member of an alcoholic\/addict.<\/li><li>Current involvement in recovery is desired, but not required.<\/li><li>An individual must break his or her personal anonymity to qualify as a Peer Volunteer. A Peer acknowledges that his\/her anonymity will be breached within the workplace; that his\/her name will be printed on posters that are placed on bulletin boards at LADWP locations; and the volunteer\u2019s information and picture will also be available on the Peer Volunteer website.<\/li><li>Satisfactory completion of an interview process.<\/li><li>A current, valid California driver\u2019s license.<\/li><li>Attendance at an initial six-hour training session and one meeting per quarter.<\/li><li>Maintenance of good performance in his or her job at LADWP.<\/li><li>The ability to give and receive honest feedback.<\/li><li>Commitment of a minimum of one year to the Peer Volunteer Program is desired.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"de-sticky-column-sticky elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a10483\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/helena-argote\/\">Helena Argote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/index.php\/2024\/06\/06\/mike-tracy\/\">Mike Tracy<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/index.php\/2024\/06\/06\/jonathan-gritzner\/\">Jonathan Gritzner<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladwpcares.org\/index.php\/2024\/06\/06\/david-lopez\/\">David Lopez<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043d86f elementor-align-justify de_scroll_animation_no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"043d86f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6481346\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9fc464\" data-id=\"d9fc464\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39fa950 de_scroll_animation_no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39fa950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PVP Program Administrators (JSTI)<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:jeffrey.King@jsi-jti.com\">Antonio.Reyes@jsti.la<\/a><br \/>(<a href=\"tel:2137928853\">213) 700-8305<\/a> (cell)<br \/><a 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