Frank Peña Email & Phone Number

✔5+ years’ progressive experience in the field of career counseling and advising of adults with and without disabilities ages 18 to 75 in the Phoenix area✔Consistent ability to provide innovative training and skills to job-seekers, ultimately leading to the successful employment of more than 150 clients✔Utilize Microsoft Office and other technology services to track data, client information, complete monthly reports, and create fliers✔Bilingual speaking ability in English and Spanish ✔Comprehensive understanding and consistent dedication to learning of the job search and development process as it relates to labor market trends, human resource policies, and job-readiness skills ✔Certified Virtual Career Exploration and Development Facilitator

Listed skills include Career Counseling, Training, Workforce Development, Job Coaching, and 46 others.

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  Career Counselor

  Focus Employment Services

  Jul 2008 - Present - Phoenix, Arizona Area

  ►Manage a caseload of 50+ adults with disabilities through the Magellan Behavioral Health system to reintegrate them back into the workforce and community while going through mental health recovery ►Assist clients with gaining comprehensive employment readiness skills such as appropriate communication techniques, interview skills training, resume production, stress management, soft skills training, and one on one counseling►Develop long-term, client-focused relationships with outside community agencies in effort to provide top-notch coordinated services to Focus/Magellan clients to promote overall well-being►Facilitate weekly “Focus on Employment” job readiness groups at Choices Network of Arizona, teaching groups of 5 to 20 about skills they need to be successful in the workplace ►Worked with 5 others on two committees to assist in the planning and organization of 3 large-scale (200+ attendees) employment related events (informational career conference and 2 job fairs) with the ultimate goal of helping the disabled population back to work and improving their lives for the better►Successfully rehabilitated 75+ clients back into the workforce (Each of them successfully maintained gainful employment for a total of 3 months with comprehensive job coaching services) ►Work closely with employers across the valley to understand hiring needs and practices, ensuring the highest possible chance of a match-based employment approach ►Update error-free, efficient client notes and comprehensive monthly reports into the Claimtrak system

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  Glendale Community College

  General Studies