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Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

• Provide counseling and guidance for individuals with disabilities to plan, select, prepare for, and achieve a vocational goal.• Investigate and interview individuals with disabilities to explain functions, services, and eligibility requirements of the agency.• Arrange for services within the agency or through other community resource providers.• Obtain significant information from the individual and necessary information from school, employers, and other public and… Show more • Provide counseling and guidance for individuals with disabilities to plan, select, prepare for, and achieve a vocational goal.• Investigate and interview individuals with disabilities to explain functions, services, and eligibility requirements of the agency.• Arrange for services within the agency or through other community resource providers.• Obtain significant information from the individual and necessary information from school, employers, and other public and private agencies and medical facilities. Show less

Windsor, Ct

• Provided case management services for up to 20 consumers who are low vision or legally blind.• Created and documented individualized plans for employment, authorizations, status changes, and case notes independently using System 7.• Participated in community outreach activities to educate potential employers about BESB consumers and available services.• Collaborated with community resource providers such as Goodwill, Futures, and Marrakech to provide clients with job… Show more • Provided case management services for up to 20 consumers who are low vision or legally blind.• Created and documented individualized plans for employment, authorizations, status changes, and case notes independently using System 7.• Participated in community outreach activities to educate potential employers about BESB consumers and available services.• Collaborated with community resource providers such as Goodwill, Futures, and Marrakech to provide clients with job development, placement, and coaching services. Show less

Connecticut, United States

• Assessed and supported consumer employment readiness during work evaluations.• Worked with consumers and employers to ensure employment success during working interviews and job coaching assignments.• Prepared consumers for job seeking activities: resume and cover letter development, reference selection, interview responses and strategies, disclosure, and expected work behaviors. • Completed and submitted requested reports, detailed and assessed consumer behaviors… Show more • Assessed and supported consumer employment readiness during work evaluations.• Worked with consumers and employers to ensure employment success during working interviews and job coaching assignments.• Prepared consumers for job seeking activities: resume and cover letter development, reference selection, interview responses and strategies, disclosure, and expected work behaviors. • Completed and submitted requested reports, detailed and assessed consumer behaviors, addressed referral questions, and made recommendations. Show less

• Interacted with job developers and evaluators to experience resume writing, interview preparation, job coaching and intake paperwork completion activities.

Granby, Connecticut, United States

• Assisted residents with learning daily living activities.• Recorded and track residents’ progress using Therap; note and report deviations.• Monitored vital signs and distributed medications as directed.

Willimantic, Connecticut, United States

• Transported families to scheduled appointments.• Referred families to appropriate community resources.• Made record of all interactions with clients.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Professional Counseling And Rehabilitation

Activities and Societies: Central Counseling Society, Chi Alpha Mu

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Human Development & Family Studies