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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.
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Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor01/2017 to 01/2020
Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community – Scottsdale , AZ
Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community – Scottsdale , AZ
- 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
Eater Seals – City , STATE
Eater Seals – 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
Resources Unlimited, Inc – City , STATE
Resources Unlimited, Inc – 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
Georgia Department Of Labor – City , STATE
Georgia Department Of Labor – 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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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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