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REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Committed Vocational Counselor possessing a broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to individuals with disabilities. Accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise to take next career steps as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate with a respected organization that rewards diligence and professionalism.

Work History
Company Name - Rehabilitation SpecialistCity, State01/2021 - Current
  • Provide support to internal partners by completing Transferable Skills Analysis (TSAs), Exploratory TSAs, and Occupational Analysis by utilizing vocational resources including the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), O*Net, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).
  • Provides guidance/direction to internal partners' inquiries regarding customer's capabilities for return to work and transferability to other occupations.
  • Communicates effectively with staff, including members of claims operations and clinical departments.
  • Provides mentoring for new Rehabilitation Specialists in the transferable skills process and analysis.
  • Conduct research from multiple vocational sources on labor market trends and present findings to the vocational department.
Company Name - Rehabilitation SpecialistCity, State11/2014 - 12/2020
  • Provided support to internal partners by completing Transferable Skills Analysis (TSAs), Exploratory TSAs, and Occupational Analysis by utilizing vocational resources including the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), O*Net, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).
  • Acted as a vocational subject matter expert, answering internal and external questions and inquiries regarding customer's capabilities for return to work and transferability to other occupations.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, including members of claims operations and clinical departments.
  • Mentored new Rehabilitation Specialists in transferable skills process and analysis.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple vocational sources and presented results to vocational department regarding labor market trends.
  • Recognized as a top level performer in the department for the past four years.
  • Completed 1,200 Transferable Skills Analysis reports annually
Company Name - Project DirectorCity, State06/2008 - 12/2012
  • Led and directed team of 4 Work Incentive Coordinators for the Work Incentive, Planning and Assistance (WIPA) cooperative agreement with the Social Security Administration.
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated support staff for effective case management and meeting established program benchmarks.
  • Managed the $250,000 annual operating budget and submitted monthly and quarterly reports to the Social Security Administration.
  • Keynote presenter on how employment impacts Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Income Insurance (SSI) benefits for several disability events including high school transition fairs, Ticket to Work seminars and job fairs for persons with disabilities.
  • Counseled with adults and transition youth with disabilities on work adjustment issues, career counseling, and accommodations in the workplace.
  • Engaged with over 300 individuals and families per year with individualized disability work incentive assessments and connection to employment networks for job placement services.
Company Name - Community Work Incentive CoordinatorCity, State10/2002 - 12/2012
  • Presented informational workshops on Social Security Disability benefits and the Ticket to Work program to community partners including the Texas Workforce Commission, Division of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (now part of TWC). Texas Commission for the Blind, and school districts throughout the DFW Metroplex.
  • Provided timely, accurate, and individualized information that assisted disability beneficiaries in understanding the impact of employment on both income and insurance benefits.
  • Provided individualized benefits counseling and case management services to a caseload of over 200 adults and transition aged youth.
  • .Counseled with individuals on employment needs and aspirations, and assisted them in gaining the supports needed to return to work.
  • Assisted over 200 individuals annually with understanding their benefits and making a return to employment, resulting in greater self-sufficiency and personal fulfillment.
Skills
  • Case management
  • Client records management
  • Client needs assessment
  • Community Resources
  • Client advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cultural awareness
  • Relationship-Building
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassion
  • Collaboration
  • Self-motivated professional
Education
08/2014
University Of North Texas
City
Master of Science: Rehabilitation Counseling
  • Graduated summa cum laude
  • Graduate Student of the Year, 2014
05/1996
University Of North Texas
City
Bachelor of Science: Rehabilitation Studies
Certifications
  • CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University Of North Texas

Job Titles Held:

  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Project Director
  • Community Work Incentive Coordinator

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Rehabilitation Counseling
    Bachelor of Science : Rehabilitation Studies

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