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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Oh

Cumming, Ga

Supervise state VR unit whose cachement area was eight North Georgia counties. Responsible for daily management and evaluation of 7 CRC and non-CRC counselors, 2 Rehabilitation Employment Specialists, Rehabilitation Job Readiness Specialist, 2 Rehabilitation Assistants. Responsible for complying with State-Federal plan to assist individuals with disabilities to work. Increase organizational efficiency and accountability per State/Federal Plan and regulations. Responsible for implementation of… Show more Supervise state VR unit whose cachement area was eight North Georgia counties. Responsible for daily management and evaluation of 7 CRC and non-CRC counselors, 2 Rehabilitation Employment Specialists, Rehabilitation Job Readiness Specialist, 2 Rehabilitation Assistants. Responsible for complying with State-Federal plan to assist individuals with disabilities to work. Increase organizational efficiency and accountability per State/Federal Plan and regulations. Responsible for implementation of FMLA requests and tracking. Identification and implementation of appropriate job accommodations. Development of partnerships with local school boards, other State and Federal agencies. Show less

Gainesville, Ga

Provide services to assist individuals with disabilities to transition from high school to work. These services include provision of vocational counseling, exploration post-secondary training, family counseling, personal adjustment counseling, teaching strategies to overcome limitations imposed by disabiling conditions, and other support services as needed. Develop and maintain partnerships with local school systems, community and state agencies.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Provide support to staff and patients in realizing treatment goals. Assist participants in the program to return to work at the highest level possible. Coordinate care with Worker's Compensation case managers, physicians and other medical staff. Advise staff as to vocational limitations imposed by medical conditions and suitable devices, techniques, and other methods to assist with return to work goals. Explain to patients and family members what the possible outcomes for rehabilitation plan… Show more Provide support to staff and patients in realizing treatment goals. Assist participants in the program to return to work at the highest level possible. Coordinate care with Worker's Compensation case managers, physicians and other medical staff. Advise staff as to vocational limitations imposed by medical conditions and suitable devices, techniques, and other methods to assist with return to work goals. Explain to patients and family members what the possible outcomes for rehabilitation plan can be expected. Represent the organization by participating with community and state agencies with the advancement of rehabilitation goals.Implemented EMR program and updated filing systems for existing medical records. Show less

Pensacola, Florida Area

Assess cognitive status of all referrals and admissions to the program. Counsel and consult with clients, families and appropriate professionals in understanding the indiviualized effects of experiencing traumatic brain injury on individuals. Develop and implement new programs in Community Re-Entry. Assist in the preparation and approval of a programatic budget; Provide individual/group counseling to patients and families. Schedule & conduct diagnostic assessments; conduct daily cognitive… Show more Assess cognitive status of all referrals and admissions to the program. Counsel and consult with clients, families and appropriate professionals in understanding the indiviualized effects of experiencing traumatic brain injury on individuals. Develop and implement new programs in Community Re-Entry. Assist in the preparation and approval of a programatic budget; Provide individual/group counseling to patients and families. Schedule & conduct diagnostic assessments; conduct daily cognitive re-training groups for clients; maintain community interest and awareness; disseminate knowledge and assess competence; maintain Brain Injury Support Group; develop and revise records and reports. Show less

M.R.C., Rehabilitation Counseling, 3.994

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Zeta Chapter President of Rehabilitation Counseling Student Association

Certificate, Leadership Development

Participants graduate from the program with a management "toolbox" that helps them foster relationships, encourage workforce quality.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology Major/Sociology Minor, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Psychology Student Association

Certificate, Leadership Development