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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
Professional Summary

Mid-level Professional, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor skilled at case management, conducting assessments and managing records. Well-versed working with individuals with disabilities such as cognitive, behavioral and developmental. Excellent communication and time-management demonstrated over 15-year career history.

Skills
  • Disability Case Management
  • Vocational Evaluations
  • Return-to-Work
  • Career Counseling & Guidance
  • Verbal & Written Communication Skills
  • Service Coordination
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Rehabilitation Treatment Planning
  • Transferable Skills Analysis
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Community Resources
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Coordinating Services
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor01/2017 to 01/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Prepared and maintained records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.
  • Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
  • Monitored and recorded clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives were met.
  • Conferred with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
  • Maintained close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
  • Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
  • Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
  • Handled caseload of more than 150 clients.
  • Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Vocational Evaluator/ Program Manager01/2015 to 01/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Conducted initial intakes, gathered background information regarding consumers disability, their current medications, the side effects of medications and the functional limitations thereof.
  • Assessed their work history, workplace behaviors, attitudes, employment skills, and need for additional vocational rehabilitation services.
  • Reviewed all medical records, psychological evaluations, and Individual Educational plans to determine one's functional limitations.
  • Compiled data from into comprehensive reports summarized results and provided recommendations for occupational exploration and job training.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
  • Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
  • Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
Vocational Consultant & Vocational Evaluator01/2007 to 01/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Prepared and maintained records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
  • Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
  • Built and deepened partnerships with healthcare administrators, medical directors and nursing supervisors.
  • Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Instructed individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
  • Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Administered IQ test, vocational testing, achievement, and aptitude testing, scored, analyze, and interpret standardize testing.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor01/2005 to 01/2007
Company Name – City, State
  • Determined eligibility and performed case management services.
  • Analyzed information from interviews, medical records, work evaluations, vocational evaluations, and neuropsychological reports.
  • Conferred with physicians, psychologist, occupational therapist, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
  • Developed individualized employment plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
  • Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance.
  • Developed individualized plans for employment.
  • Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
  • Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
  • Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
  • Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
Education
Master of Education: Rehabilitation Counseling2005AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Sociology/ Military Science2003UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Certifications
  • CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM

Job Titles Held:

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Vocational Evaluator/ Program Manager
  • Vocational Consultant & Vocational Evaluator
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Degrees

  • Master of Education : Rehabilitation Counseling 2005
    Bachelor of Science : Psychology, Sociology/ Military Science 2003

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