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Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Ga

Greater Atlanta Area

-Responsible for assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals involved in the medical and vocational case management process-Consult and provide problem-solving assistance to employer and employee related to maintaining employment and return to work within reasonable guidelines following completion of medical care needs-Coordinate transitional duties and manage early interventions and return to work for employees with injuries or disabilities-Work with physicians and therapists to coordinate medical assessments to identify physical and mental capabilities which aid in counseling injured worker on vocational alternatives if limitations apply-Coordinate and monitor complex and catastrophic medical claims to ensure injured/disabled individuals receive appropriate medical care, durable medical equipment and additional ancillary services related to injury -Coordinate and attend necessary medical appointments and other evaluations to meet with physician and injured worker to discuss prognosis and assist with development of treatment program to address barriers related to return to work activities-Document and report all critical case activity for successful medical and vocational rehabilitation-Work with employers on modifications to job duties based on medical limitations and the employee’s functional assessment.-Maintain all case documentation in files to ensure comprehensive and detailed sources of information for case parties-Maintain phone contact with all parties involved to monitor, update and advance the medical and vocational rehabilitation and to ensure case progression-Maintain knowledge regarding local and national worker compensation laws and regulations, as well as other issues related to the case management/managed care industry; ADA laws-Complete on-site job analysis and ergonomic assessments to evaluate job appropriateness and recommend reasonable accommodations

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

-Provided team leadership and guidance to team members to meet and exceed agency goals-Coordinated and monitored team members to ensure accomplishments of designated task-Developed collaborative internal and external relations by providing information related to organizations policies, procedures and goals -Ability to apply principles of rehabilitation counseling by analyzing and interpreting medical, social, psychological and educational data to determine eligibility and development of an appropriate plan of action-Administered residual functional capacities assessments, interests tests, aptitude tests, transferable skills analysis and other vocational assessment tests-Reviewed and analyzed diagnostic information through tests, records, interviews and observations to determine appropriate vocational rehabilitation services-Developed, implemented and monitored Individualized Plans for Employment through onsite visits and conferences in a manner that allows the eligible consumer the opportunity to exercise informed choice in employment outcomes-Met monthly, quarterly and fiscal year goals of assisting individuals with a disability to obtain vocational goal and self-sufficiency-Provided services and skills training in individual and group settingsProvided job readiness training, job placement assistance and job development and/or placement assistance-Met with public and private organizations including other professionals, specialists, agency staff, employers and others to promote and market agency programs and to review the suitability of client services and related work as required

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

-Completed and interpreted intake information from interviews, educational and medical records, professionals and evaluations, in order to assess clients’ abilities, needs and eligibility for services-Prepared and maintained records and case files by documenting clients’ personal and eligibility information, services provided, client contacts and relevant correspondences-Developed independent living plans that were appropriate for client’s physical abilities, aptitudes, education levels and goals-Participated in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs and evaluating success of placement-Provided individual and group counseling sessions for persons with disabilities, individuals with substance and drug abuse and individuals with mental health issues-Arranged for on-site job coaching and/or assistive devices to facilitate clients’ job success and evaluate placement -Assisted with residential placement for individuals that are homeless or have been recently displaced-Developed and maintained community relationships for referral sources -Developed and coordinated community events with local businesses to inform consumers about available services to address their immediate needs related to healthcare, finances, mental well-being and housing

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

-Assist consumers with effectively reaching goals established in independent living plan by maintaining physical fitness, healthy lifestyle choices and eating habits-Administer and complete Quality of Life Assessments (with certified personnel) with consumers to measure success of program and goals being met-Provide additional resource referrals for consumers to continuously develop or improve independent Life Skills

Master Of Science - Ms, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

Rehabilitation Counseling is a systematic process in which persons with physical, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities are.

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Legal Studies

Faulkner University’s Legal Studies degrees prepare students for paralegal employment with law offices, corporations, governmental.