ANNOULA LUKAS, MS, CASAC-T

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Long Beach, New York 11561

516-***-****

acfl6w@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/annoulalukas/

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced, engaging and goal oriented employment counseling professional seeking a position supporting diverse populations with career development and job search endeavors, including assessments, job readiness, and assistance resolving obstacles impeding job search utilizing solution based, humane and innovative counseling and community

service skills, and analytic, facilitating and outreach aptitudes. Career Development Facilitator credentials in progress.

SKILLS

Individual & Group Counseling

Psychotherapeutic Counselor

Work Readiness Facilitator

Program Development

Assessments & Evaluations

Hidden Job Market Job Search

ACCES-VR & IPE

Career Counseling Specific Assessments

Jackson Vocational Interest Survey

Self-Directed Search (SDS) Interest Inventories

Paper and Pencil Assessments

TABE

Flanagan Aptitude Classification Test (FACT)

Flanagan Industry Test Battery (FIT)

Differential Aptitude Test Battery (DAT)

PSI Basic Office Skills Battery

PTI Oral Directions Test

SRA Office Skills Test Battery

Perdue Peg Board

Small Part Dexterity Tests

EDUCATION

CAREER DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR (CDF), COMPREHENSIVE CAREER PLANNING

August 2014, New York State Certification

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, MASTERS OF SCIENCE, NYIT

May 2013, Advanced Certificate, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling

May 2012, Alpha Eta National Allied Health Honor Society, 3.8 GPA

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Provided one-on-one solution based professional career counseling services to individuals of varying skills,abilities and backgrounds regarding career development and decision making process, geared toward the hidden job market and posted positions. Services include, assessments and evaluations, creating fluid action plan, skill development opportunities, resume and interview preparation as part of work readiness

workshop program, business networking and online resources.

• Spearheaded intensive work readiness program, including cover letter writing, resume and

interviewing, and maintained follow up with caseload of 300+ through ongoing comprehensive

individual career counseling sessions.

• Maintained proper documentation for caseload, including timely manual and electronic documentation, specifically progress notes, treatment plans, assessments and reports, required for contractual compliance.

• Facilitated, evaluated and analyzed career assessments and interest inventories designed to identify career development goals and assist decision-making, as well as employment and educational goals. Simultaneously addressing and resolving obstacles interfering with success. Assessment included Self Directed Search (SDS)

and Holland Hexagon, and incorporating JobZone, O*Net and related sites into comprehensive individual action plan, including community resource referrals to maintain focus. Created targeted resumes accordingly.

• Conducted Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation (DVE) for ACCES-VR referred clients. Interpreted paper and pencil assessments, and composed results and recommendations into narrative for case conference presentations in creation of Individual Employment Plans in collaboration with ACCES-VR.

• Created multiple programs involving Customized Employment DISCOVERY strategies and work readiness program workshops for clients with varying mental health issues in preparation for customized competitive employment and/or educational training designed to improve daily living skills, independence and wellness.

• Liaison to clients regarding pre-and post-interview, follow-up and ongoing career exploration throughout job search and career development process.

• Participated in varying committees both internally and within the business community, chambers of commerce, and local agencies designed to foster reciprocal services benefiting student’ career specific needs.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN, NASSAU DAY TRAINING CENTER

2011-2012

ZUCKER HILLSIDE HOSPITAL

NORTH SHORE-LONG ISLAND JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEM, Hicksville, New York

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR, GRADE 18, APPOINTED SEPT. 9, 2009

2009-2011

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, HEMPSTEADWORKS, Hempstead, NY

CAREER COUNSELOR

2006-2008

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NY/NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

HEMPSTEADWORKS, Hempstead, NY

CAREER ADVISOR, OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

2005-2006

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CUNY, Bayside, NY

OUTREACH WORKER & JOB COACH/FACILITATOR

2002-2004

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER GENESIS CLUB/IPRT

PROJECT LIBERTY PROGRAM COUNSELOR, Freeport/Garden City, NY

ADDITIONAL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

CASE MANAGER, NY RISING DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT 2013-2014

PROSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Island Park, NY

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

2008-2009

LONG ISLAND SUPPORTED HOUSING, PSCH, INC., Queens Village, New York

AWARDS

Alpha Eta National Allied Health Honor Society, 3.8 GPA, 2012

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite software, JobZone, O*Net, My Next Move, OSOS, SAGE Vocational Assessment Software,ACMS (NYC DOE Case Management System) and Intelligrants NYS Case Management System.

AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Associations, New York State Psychological Association, American Counseling Association and New York Mental Health Counselors Association

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