Elizabeth Shultz, M.Ed., Crc, Cprw Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Successfully guide and facilitate growth in all clients through professional resume development, career counseling/coaching, interview rehearsal, and maintaining a healthy network of employers. • Assess the employability, earning potential and placement options for injured workers, disabled persons, adults re-entering the workforce after a period of unemployment or seeking a mid-life career change, and young adults who are trying to identify an appropriate career direction.• Effectively facilitate workshops while fostering a respectful learning environment and developing partnerships with clients to improve over-all chances for a successful job search.• Administer Career and Vocational assessments and integrate data into cohesive reports for career navigation including real labor market data and earning potential. • Contractor, Social Security Vocational Expert with Vocational Expert Services, Inc., Winter Park, FL.• Provide vocational testimony specific to employability, residual functional capacity, skill level, physical and mental demands of jobs, characteristics of work settings, and the existence of jobs within the national economy. • Utilize Dictionary of Occupational Titles and perform Transferable Skills Analysis.• Perform Vocational Assessments for Veterans Administration adjudication. • Secure and maintain vendor contracts through state OVR/OFB and federal SSA TTW programs for job placement and retention services.

Louisville, Ky

*Design, promote, and carryout program contributing to the overall success of the company. Including developing and implementing successful marketing techniques and maintaining optimal customer relations.*Proven ability to effectively facilitate workshops while fostering a respectful learning environment and developing partnerships with clients to improve over-all chances for a successful job search.*Responsibly manage annual and monthly budget by consistently measuring the success of the department using key metrics combined with the ability to achieve or exceed weekly, monthly, and annual goals. *Collaborate with leadership team regarding new development and key elements of services within the department. *Consult with businesses to establish and maintain mutually rewarding relationships. *Research and implement current and upcoming methods of career assessment and evaluations.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

*Review all billable documents to ensure compliance with State VR contracts and reduce errors.*Assist n recruiting, hiring, and training new employees.*Guide clients in developing self-marketing techniques and job seeking strategies to include professional resume development and interview rehearsal. *Promote optimism and effective coaching techniques during the pursuit of employment.*Administer career assessments and integrate data into cohesive reports for career navigation. *Utilize innovative employment seeking strategies including job carving and negotiation of accommodations. *Identify transferrable skills and assist clients in applying across multiple industries.*Cultivate employment opportunities for clients commensurate with their interests, skills, and abilities while staying within limitations.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

*Conduct interviews, utilize assessments and medical documentation, o include psychological evaluations and school records, to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans while providing effective guidance and counseling. *Facilitate adjustment to disability and integration of abilities into vocational potential for a diverse population of clients. *Conduct goal-oriented case management services by providing information, referrals and collaborating with other community resources.*Work as a team with high school students, parents, teachers, and school counselors to provide career planning and transition services.*Provide guidance and training to new counselors and staff. *Effectively manage a caseload budget to deliver services leading to positive employment outcomes. *Give oral presentations to local colleges, employers, and social service agencies.

Master Of Education - Med, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

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