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Richmond, Va

Develop and implement Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the STAR program, a transitional, inpatient residential rehabilitation program for Servicemembers and Veterans. Provide comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation services to include: intake and functional assessments; vocational evaluation; transferrable skills analyses; arranging and conducting informational interviews, job shadowing, and short and long term work experiences with employers; developing collaborative partnerships with area businesses; providing individual and group job seeking skills training, and arranging other educational opportunities as needed. Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and assist with marketing of program.

Richmond, Va

Provided consultation for management regarding the Supported Employment program. Reviewed and edited monthly reports, invoices and documentation for compliance with company standards. Maintained case management system and regularly disseminated updated caseload information to program staff.

Richmond, Va

Responsible for the management and ongoing program development of RSVP, Inc.’s Supported Employment program with a staff of nine to fifteen Employment Specialists working assigned territories in the South / Central areas of Virginia. Offered daily support to staff as they provide job coaching, supported employment, independent living, and/or long term support services. Met with individuals served, their family members, DRS Counselors, CSB Support Coordinators, employers and other stakeholder groups in an effort to provide quality, efficient and effective services. Served as the primary point of contact for contract services provided for the DRS, DBVI, and various CSB’s across the state (including Medicaid Waiver services). Oversaw and manage monthly reporting and billing process for services rendered. Developed comprehensive training program and manual. Responsible for hiring and training all Supported Employment program staff. Developed performance evaluation form and completed and conducted annual performance evaluations for staff. Responsible for the initial attainment and the ongoing maintenance of CARF accreditation, originally obtained in 2001. Position required ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work, ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and a comprehensive knowledge of the needs of adults with disabilities and the impact of disability conditions on employment. Provided benefits counseling to beneficiaries of Social Security benefits.

Richmond, Va

Provided a full range of Vocational Rehabilitation and/or Supported Employment services to industrially injured clients, veterans, and individuals with severe disabilities. Administered vocational testing, conducted follow-up interviews and career counseling, and provided case management and placement services to veterans receiving services from the Veteran Administration’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Education (VR&E) program. Interviewed clients, assessed work skills and abilities and drafted rehabilitation service plans. Provided job seeking skills training to individuals and groups, networked with employers and developed employment opportunities. Facilitated timely job placement within each client's physical, emotional, or cognitive capabilities. Provided on the job training to individuals with severe disabilities utilizing effective training strategies. Documented facts regarding each client’s compliance with the goals of their individualized program in daily case notes and monthly reports. Interfaced with attorneys, physicians, therapists, insurance and claims representatives, DRS Counselors, Case Managers, VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and other rehabilitation professionals throughout the provision of services. Provided benefits counseling to applicable individuals.

Richmond, Va

Instructor of the Career Counseling and Job Placement course, a required course for graduation

Master Of Science (Ms), Rehabilitation Counseling

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega