Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor resume example with 12+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
Seeking a full-time position that will provide me the opportunity to utilize my 10 years of professional experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. I am a dedicated and hardworking paraprofessional passionate about encouraging and promoting an environment of inclusion and success.
Skills
Strong Documentation Skills
Resourceful
Advocate
Community Relations
Case Management
Comprehensive Vocational Assessments
Community Outreach
Microsoft Office
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Critical Thinking
Reliable & Trustworthy
Planning & Organizing
Active Listening
Strong and Positive Ethics
Training & Development
Employment Market Understanding
Education and Training
University of KentuckyLexington, KYExpected in 12/2011 ā āMaster of Science:Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling - GPA:
STATE UNIVERSITY oF NEW YORKPlattsburgh, NYExpected in 05/2009 ā āBachelor of Science:Psychology and Sociology - GPA:
University of Kentucky the Human Development Institute - Certified specialization of Developmental Disabilities- 2011.
Certified Job Coach training -2010
Experience
State Of North Dakota - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Telecommute, ND, Jul2012 - Oct2022
Established long and short-term VR goals based the individual's needs.
Assisted participants enrolled in NY State VR program with resume development, job searching, interviewing skills that lead to securement of long-term employment.
Created, coordinated, and connected individuals with relevant community resources and services.
Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths as it pertains to their employment goal.
Managed a caseload of 170-200 cases.
Helped individuals address disabilities in the workforce and put together career plans suited on their needs, interests, and ability.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals, paraprofessionals, families, and support systems to a participant, as needed throughout the vocational process.
Collaborated with the interagency VR team members to deliver services, develop solutions, and meet deadlines that adhere to both State and Government compliance.
Worked successfully with VR contracted providers, as well as VR referral sources to accomplish goals and address issues related to VR agencies process, policies, and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers via face-to-face, written, or on-phone.
Reviewed, clarified, and finalized case notes daily.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks on a daily basis to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Prepared individuals for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
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