Alexandra Castro Email & Phone Number

New Brunswick, Nj

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I am responsible for the coordination and provision of vocational rehabilitation and other employment related services. My key functions in this position include, • Evaluation and assessment of medical, physiological, psychological, socioeconomic, vocational, and other problems of clients with disabilities in order to make eligibility determination for vocational rehabilitation• Review client medical and psychological information to identify employment needs and goals as well as available services and resources• Assist clients in developing realistic short and long-term vocational goals• Administer and interpret vocational and interest tests to establish clients' achievements, interests and aptitudes• Conduct discussion groups for clients and residents, providing vocational awareness, techniques for handling work situations and job seeking skill preparation• Provide counseling and guidance regarding client’s vocational rehabilitation needs and assist with arranging the steps to develop an effective individualized plan for employment. • Provide assistance to Spanish speaking population by translating and interpreting vocational rehabilitation services, policies and procedures.• Facilitate Pre-Employment Transition Services to High Schools in Middlesex County location

Philadelphia,Pa

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, I work with Pennsylvanians with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment and independence by identifying barriers to employment; evaluation of strengths, interests, abilities, and aptitudes; and develop and implement a plan of medical, social, vocational, community, and family services to aid in obtaining suitable employment. The key responsibilities under my capacity were, • Provide counseling and guidance to individuals with a wide range of physical or mental disabilities which present barriers to employment• Working with client to set goals for employment and independent living• Assessing client’s capabilities and limitations to provide appropriate support services• Developing and incorporating Individualized Plans for Employment• Arranging the necessary training and therapy to meet vocational goals• Facilitating job training and placement to Spanish speaking population by providing interpretation and translation services• Acted as the Liaison Counselor for the Drucker Brain Injury program at Einstein Hospital and the Liaison Counselor for the Pre-Employment Transitional Services at the Philadelphia Public Schools District

North Brunswick,Nj

• Acted as an advocate for clients in a variety of situation, including Individualized Educational Plans• Connected individuals and family members to appropriate support resources• Provided interpretation and translation services to Spanish speaking clients• Worked in the community to meet with clients, attend support groups meetings, visit community organizations and attend/exhibit at meetings and trainings.

Plainsboro,Nj

• Provided support with teaching daily living and functional skills to help individuals achieve treatment plan goals• Planned and conducted educational group sessions to provide rehabilitation skills to clients in day treatment and residential setting• Under the guidance of the Interdisciplinary Team, identified barriers that may impede individual progress, and recommended environmental accommodations to support functioning and facilitate the carryover of treatment goals• Maintained all level of supervision for assigned person served at specific Program site as outlined in the Individual Program Plan

Union,Nj

• Assisted the college community with their electronic profiles and e-mails• Managed the students and faculty’s computer issue by phone• Assisted with department clerical duties

• Assisted the Case Manager with client caseload using principles of the “What Works” system• Conducted risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned client• Met regularly with clients and documents clients’ progress in Company database• Co-facilitated the orientation meetings with new clients to explain program rules and regulations• Performed breath analysis on each client who enters the facility for any purpose and provides a written or computerized result• Co-facilitated psycho-educational/behavior modification groups each week. Documents client’s attendance, participation and progress in Company database.

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology