Social Services

Summary of Qualifications

Vocational rehabilitation background including work with youth, adult, homeless and veteran populations.

Work with above mentioned populations including, job readiness preparation, training, vocational guidance and counseling as well as utilizing community/support services.

Strong background in Workforce Development (W.I.A.).

Work Experience

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (BVR), Cleveland, OH

• Monitor and record clients' progress in order to ensure that goals and objectives are met

• Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence

• Arrange physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.

• Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations, in order to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources such as schools and community groups

Career Preparation Counselor, Cleveland Job Corps Center, Cleveland, OH

• Assisted students in acclimating to the center and the Cleveland area

• Provided career counseling to incoming students

• Served as the Advisor to the Student Government Association

• Facilitated small group sessions on self esteem, job readiness and utilization of community resources

Supportive Services Case Manager, Towards Employment, Cleveland, OH

• Provided follow up services to individuals receiving services via WIA

• Maintained a database of supportive services to assist with starting and maintaining employment

• Assisted with mock interviews with participants in the Welfare to Work program.

HR Recruiter/Trainer, HELP Foundation, Cleveland, OH

• Assisted in activities including but not limited to: employment compensation, personnel practices, employee benefits, records management (I-9 forms, reference, criminal background and driving record checks).

• Managed many facets of the employment process such as job postings, reviewing applications, interviewing prospective employees and producing offer and rejection letters.

• Trained new employees in agency policies, First Aid/CPR, Crisis Prevention, OSHA, HIPAA and fire/severe weather evacuation.

• Prepared confidential material for grievance and other personnel-related meetings.

• Attended career fairs and other recruitment events to attract new employees.

Youth Opportunity Job Developer, Vocational Guidance Services, Cleveland, OH

• Assisted consumers with employment related services necessary for obtaining and retaining gainful employment.

• Maintained monthly contact with each consumer during job search.

• Complied with all case management standards according to CARF accreditation standards.

• Met with potential employers to develop jobs, internships and job shadowing opportunities.

Employment Specialist

• Assisted individuals with severe disabilities in seeking employment.

• Acted as a liaison between employers and consumers.

• Provided referrals to supportive service agencies as needed.

• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records

Career Development Specialist, The City of Cleveland One Stop Career Center, Cleveland, OH

• Assisted customers in developing a career goal and in choosing appropriate training programs to help them meet that goal.

• Trained new Career Development Specialists on case management procedures.

• Maintained records on accounts payable to various training sites.

• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Ohio Wesleyan University

Majors: Sociology/Anthropology and Women’s Studies

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