Experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselor skilled at conducting telephonic disability case management, return-to-work, vocational assessments, reviewing and analyzing medical/psychological records, coordinating with physicians and employers to determine workplace modifications and accommodations. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a pleasant and professional communication style with customer service focus.
Skills
Disability case management
Medical case review
Evaluations & Assessments
Return-to-Work
Transferable Skills Analysis
Job Analysis
Rehabilitation treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Strong computer skills, proficient in PC environment such as: OASIS, DOT, O*Net, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and email systems
Planning and Coordination of rehabilitation services
Education
AUBURN UNIVERSITYAuburn, AL, Expected in 05/2005 ā āMasters of Education:Rehabilitation Counseling - GPA:
University of Alabama At BirminghamBirmingham, ALExpected in 05/2003 ā āBachelors of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Certifications
CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Work History
County Of Merced - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Merced, CA, 01/2017 - 01/2020
Performed case management services and maintained an active caseload of 100+ clients.
Obtained authorization of releases from clients to ascertain copies of their medial/ psychological reports for disability verification.
Consulted with physicians regarding consumer's functional limitations.
Conducted clinical reviews of medical/ educational/ and psychological reports for the purpose of determining eligibility for services.
Developed individualized written rehabilitation plans with consumers.
Identified and addressed barriers to employment.
Authorized funding for educational or vocational training programs.
Coordinated and approved the cost of transportation, job or educational training.
Maintained accurate case documentation.
Provided interviewing skills training, resume development, and job search assistance.
Provided vocational counseling, career exploration, and labor market exploration to determine suitable employment goals.
Attended weekly team meetings to consult with co-workers regarding rehabilitation planning and development.
Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Amazon.Com, Inc. - Vocational Evaluator/ Program Manager Dupont, WA, 01/2015 - 01/2017
Performed case management by analyzing, planning, supervising, and administering the sequential flow of rehabilitation services.
Reviewed all medical records, psychological evaluations, and Individual Educational plans to determine one's functional limitations.
Assessed work history, workplace behaviors, employment skills; need for additional vocational rehabilitation services including barriers to employment.
Assessed participant's vocational interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, behaviors and functional limitations by administering and scoring battery tests.
Compiled data from into comprehensive reports summarized results and provided recommendations for occupational exploration and job training.
Provided forensic vocational evaluations that include: occupational analysis, transferable skills analysis, and labor market surveys
Coordinated functional capacity evaluations and conferred with physicians
Completed vocational reports in a clear and concise manner.
Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss clients rehabilitation plan
Worked closely with stakeholders to develop a return-to-work plans, coordinate workplace accommodations, and/or modifications.
Provided excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Resources Unlimited Inc. - Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant City, STATE, 02/2007 - 01/2014
Managed an active caseload of 150 + consumers to coordinate vocational rehabilitation services and maintained accurate case documentation.
Interviewed participants to ascertain employment, education, and job training histories.
Conducted clinical reviews and analyzed medical/psychological reports.
Performed telephonic vocational counseling and guidance, job search assistance, and interview skills training to clients.
Developed rehabilitation plans with clients.
Conferred with physicians to coordinate functional capacity evaluations.
Conducted job analyses and conferred with employers regarding return-to-work options.
Determined appropriate workplace accommodations, job modifications, and assistive technology devices when needed.
Conducted comprehensive vocational evaluations identifying the participant's vocational interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, behaviors and functional limitations by administering and scoring battery of tests and vocational evaluation tools.
Preformed forensic vocational evaluations which included: occupational analysis, transferable skills analysis, and labor market surveys.
Compiled professional vocational evaluation reports ( in a timely manner) making appropriate recommendations for occupational/ vocational or on -the-job training.
Collaborated with a team of rehabilitation professionals and participated in weekly team meetings to discuss clients rehabilitation plan to return to work.
Georgia Department Of Labor - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor City, STATE, 01/2005 - 01/2007
Determined eligibility and performed case management services.
Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
Analyzed information from interviews, medical records, work evaluations, vocational evaluations, and neuropsychological reports.
Conferred with physicians, psychologist, occupational therapist, and other professionals in order to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
Developed individualized employment plans that fit clientsā aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance.
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