Arthur. Duane Triebel Jr.

Waco, Texas Cellular 903-***-**** ad2os3@r.postjobfree.com

Highly skilled Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Certified Rehabilitation Certificate offering more than 12 years of experience, seeking an opportunity with a respected organization that appreciates diversity, and truly recognizes the challenges of the disabled community. Skilled at helping people coping with physical disabilities and injuries, mental illness, psychological disorders or substance abuse problems live fuller, more independent lives by assisting them in securing gainful employment.

Led district in overall conversions and successful stabilization and closure of services to the clients within Miller County, AR.

Developed a leadership network among community groups to coordinate activities and build county-wide consensus to support the disabled community.

Designed, developed, and presented program briefings and distributed brochures to local community centers to facilitate easy access to rehabilitative services resources.

Developed and directed effective industry coalition providing public education and policy guidance on HIPAA provisions governing exchanges of health care information and privacy protection.

Gained multi-industry consensus on common electronic information exchange standard and secured adoption of that standard in law.

Employment History

Texas Workforce Commission

WacoTX. 04/11/2022-04/25/2023

Took applications.

Determined Eligibility.

Developed Plans.

Closed cases when needed.

Met with students at School when needed.

Contact companies to find appropriate vendors.

Assist with invoices for training services.

Conduct meetings with customers when needed.

Gather applications for SEAL Program.

Schedule Vocational Assessments.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Waco TX. 01/06/2020 – 08/11/2021

Waceived referrals and conducted interviews and gathered information to determine eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation.

Determined entitlement for Veterans.

Developed IWRP and IEAP.

Performed Substance Allowance payments for veterans going to school.

Sent status and contact letters to veterans.

Pay tuition, fees, books supplies, mandatory taxes and shipping and handling charges.

Online Training.

Work on Independent Living Case.

Pueblo of Jemez Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Jemez, NM, 2017 to 2019

Received referrals and conducted interviews and gathered information to determine eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation.

Analyzed, interpreted and evaluated medical, psychological, social, educational and employment information regarding applicants.

Arranged for or administered appropriate assessments to ascertain client's mental health level, aptitudes, interests and abilities.

Community outreach and presentations including job fairs and community events.

Home visits to meet client due to challenges with transportation.

Planned with clients regarding services necessary to the attainment of realistic vocational goals.

Prepared and recommended individualized plans for employment.

Assumed responsibility for suitable placement and follow-up in employment.

Worked with partnering agencies to provide the most appropriate skill training and vocational assistance for the client.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Vocation Rehabilitation Counselor II,

Texarkana, AR 2006 to 2016

Provided counseling and guidance services to transition age high school students with disabilities by effectively communicating vocational-related issues.

Promoted case findings, received referrals and conducted interviews and gathered information to determine eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation.

Analyzed, interpreted and evaluated medical, psychological, social, educational and employment information regarding applicants.

Arranged for or administered appropriate assessments to ascertain client's mental health level, aptitudes, interests and abilities.

Planned with clients regarding services necessary to the attainment of realistic vocational goals.

Prepared and recommended individualized plans for employment.

Assumed responsibility for suitable placement and follow-up in employment.

Worked closely with and collaborated with different high schools and their staff regarding the best employment plan of action for the students.

Worked with partnering agencies to provide the most appropriate skill training and vocational assistance for the client.

Recruited and secured client vendors for supported employment and job placement services.

Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services. Vision Services Counselor, Woodward, OK 2005 to 2006

Determined eligibility on intake interview based on optical and other medical findings

Counseled clients in vocational, academic, and personal concerns especially regarding visual loss

Analyzed client functional capacity reports to assess service needs and personalized counseling treatment

Accordingly

Recommended action plans to best meet the personalized counseling and service treatment needs

necessary

Conducted and arranged life/work preparation skills, job search skills, and mock interviews

Coached clients to devise solid action plans to achieve a uniquely tailored Individualized Plan for Employment

Job search strategies and skills to independently identify and generate potential job leads

Networked with local businesses and community leaders to promote DRS/VS as an excellent source for supplying well-vetted quality candidates ready for employment

Provided educational and service assistance to help employers retain employees with visual impairments

Education:

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. May 2004

East Central State University, Ada, OK

Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, B.A. May 1998

Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

Certification:

Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certificate

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Expires September 2023

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