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VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST COORDINATOR
Summary

Multi-faceted Vocational Specialist Coordinator dedicated to helping clients with employment and education services. Committed to maintaining open communications with staff members and superiors in ongoing effort to increase collaboration and eliminate operational gaps. Applied advanced understanding of consumer rights, educating and supporting teams to meet treatment plan goals. Skilled in developing treatment plans/curriculum, needs assessment, counseling/educational modalities. Expertise in crisis management, cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and client-centered consult.

Skills
  • Crisis management
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Behavior modification
  • Motivating students
  • Group therapy coordination
  • Job readiness training
  • Curriculum development
  • Differentiated learning techniques
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Mediation and advocacy talent
  • Organizational development knowledge
  • Community relations
Experience
August 2020
to
Current
Company NameCity, StateVocational Specialist Coordinator
  • Guided and counseled clients with mental or physical disabilities and history of challenges finding and keeping jobs that fit, liaising between specific employers and clients. Developed and updated holistic individualized service plan for each client, covering health care, housing, financial, social support, vocational and educational and crisis prevention.
  • Investigated and pinpointed specific employment opportunities, equipped clients with necessary job skills, offered guidance in applying for open positions and relentlessly pursued job offers.
  • Cultivated relations with key influencers, including clients, guardians, community officials/agencies, employers, and recruiters to build community relationships, increase opportunities for clients, and maximize client support and outcomes.
  • Facilitated new hire on-boarding program by scheduling training initiatives, preparing applications, resolving enlistment issues and processing paperwork.
  • Conferred with key influencers to understand and meet diverse needs, providing frequent feedback on front-line operations and recommending improvement strategies.
August 2019
to
June 2020
Company NameCity, StateMental Health Day Treatment Coordinator
  • Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
  • Planned Social-Emotional education programs using "Second Steps" and "Why Try?" evidenced-based curriculum and set ambitious program goals to establish targets for achievement.
  • Modeled and taught students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Offered key emotional support to special needs youth focused on sensory awareness and promoted safe and positive environment for all children, peers and other personnel.
  • Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements and process improvement initiatives to increase retention rates and customer satisfaction.
August 2014
to
August 2019
Company NameCity, StateEarly Childhood Challenge Leader
  • Conduct screening/assessment interviews with low-income parents/clients in the areas of mental health, substance use, intimate partner violence, and learning problems.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Controlled classroom environments using the Emilia Reggio philosophy including clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques to enhance quality of service and student learning.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles and enhanced sensory awareness by giving children access to numerous experiential learning experiences and play-based strategies.
  • Developed and maintained programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce sensory overstimulation and increase youth on-task engagement.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
November 2003
to
August 2014
Company NameCity, StateLead Therapeutic Group Leader/ Group Facilitator
  • Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Designed and facilitated daily/weekly structured group sessions focused on mental health and behavioral concerns.
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans aligned with clients treatment plans and goals.
  • Trained and mentored coworkers in the implementation of therapeutic groups in alignment with institutional policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals
Education and Training
The University Of CincinnatiCityPhD.: Educational Studies
  • ABD
June 2008
The University Of CincinnatiCityMaster of Arts: Educational Studies
August 2003
The Ohio State UniversityCityBachelor of Arts: Criminology
August 2003
The Ohio State UniversityCityBachelor of Arts: Sociology
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • The University Of Cincinnati
  • The Ohio State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Vocational Specialist Coordinator
  • Mental Health Day Treatment Coordinator
  • Early Childhood Challenge Leader
  • Lead Therapeutic Group Leader/ Group Facilitator

Degrees

  • PhD. : Educational Studies
    Master of Arts : Educational Studies
    Bachelor of Arts : Criminology
    Bachelor of Arts : Sociology

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