Joel Hoots, Ms, Crc Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas

Engages disabled veterans, family members, and caregivers with one-on-one vocational counseling to help them identify strengths, abilities, and interests related to civilian employment, educational tracks, and volunteer opportunities to improve on the quality of life after military service.Personally work with Veterans to assist with shooting events, hunts, fishing trips and other engaging activities. We work to provide adaptable solutions to provide access to activities for Veterans with catastrophic injuries.

Abilene, Texas Area

Performed routine to advanced vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. VRC applied critical thinking skills and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work in the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. The program assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to post-secondary education and employment.

Dekalb

Assisted in the transition of students with disabilities from high school to college by providing supports for them to be successful in their college career. Provided one-on-one counseling to students assigned to the caseload. Worked directly with students to help create creative solutions to students issues.

Dekalb, Illinois

Holmes student center employee coordinating events at NIU while working with and mentoring students. Created training programs for staff to learn new software and optimize use of old software. Provided scheduling solutions for events and staff and supervised events while delegating tasks to staff members to ensure events run as expected.

Dekalb Il

Oversaw store operations at four locations for a small personally owned business that repaired electronic devices. Created work schedules for employees at all locations and maintained inventory to include ordering and inventory control. Handled customer complaints and worked to provide unparalleled customer service. Performed interviews for new hires and trained new staff for various positions.

Master Of Science - Ms, Rehabiltation Counseling, 3.6

Advocating for people with disabilities and working towards improving overall quality of life.

Bachelor’S Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 3.7 Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: NIU Veterans Association