Part-Time Case Manager

Anthony C. Prato

Cave Creek, AZ *****

**********@*****.***

Mobile: 602-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Forward-thinking: how can we become more sustainable in our ability to meet challenges and partner needs while allowing for growth.

Proven ability to work independently and off-site

Excellent interpersonal skills, team player

Problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills,

Documentation Review, medical terminology

Negotiation and presentation Skills

Work Experience

Certified School Counselor(K-12)

(2022- Present) Part-Time

E-Therapy Counseling Services-Remote

Counselor Responsibilities:

Address the socio and emotional needs of scholars

Working with school administration to identify scholars in need of support

Working with scholars to develop goals related to post-secondary plans

and to develop social/emotional goals

Working with administration to support students’ academic progress

Educating the school community about academic and college admissions-related topics

and about the social/emotional topics relevant to today’s scholars

Recording/reporting progress reports with students

Vocational Case Manager (2021-2022)

Genex Services- Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities;

Provided vocational services as specified by the referral source for individuals with occupational and non-occupational injuries and disabilities.

Completed vocational assessments with disabled individuals, conducted Loss of Earning Capacities, Transferable Skills Analyses, Labor Market Surveys and Labor Market Research.

Conducted Ergonomic Assessments virtually and on site.

Developed vocational rehabilitation plans (IPE) with disabled workers with the goal of return to work

Using Best Practices, successfully provided an array of vocational services to people with disabilities as requested by referral sources with positive outcomes.

Vocational/Employment Administrator (2018-2021)

Care 1st and United Health Group - Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities;

Promoted employment support and vocational rehabilitative initiatives to providers.

Served as a liaison to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Rehabilitation Services Agency (ADES/RSA) and subject matter expert in adult employment and vocational services.

Provided subject matter expertise to the Pima County and Central Arizona regions for employment support. Acts as a resource for providers offering technical assistance and program support.

Analyzed trends in data and contributed toward developing interventions to meet workforce

development and vocational rehabilitative goals. Assisted AHCCCS with developing forecasts and

the workforce development needs of Arizona's healthcare system.

Assisted individuals with disabilities in development of techniques and tools needed to acquire and maintain career employment.

College Admissions/Adjunct (2006-2010) Part-Time

Anthem College-Bryman School -Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities;

Career exploration / assessments

Job / Career guidance

College / Trade Program matching

Admissions/Application support (incl recommendations, testing information)

Financial Wellbeing advising (incl financial aid and scholarships)

Academic Credit counseling

Senior Employment Specialist (2006-2018)

Wedco Employment Center - Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities;

Providing career counseling, vocational exploration, job seeker's skills, supported employment and education, work adjustment, job coaching and job development services to clients with the goal of return to work in the competitive labor market with consistent positive outcomes.

Assisted clients in development skills emphasis on team building, stress management, grievance handling, conflict resolution, workplace communications and creative problem solving.

Collaborated with State Entities, Community Agencies and Employer Partners for positive delivery of employment outcomes.

Provided career exploration, transferable skills analysis, labor market surveys and research, vocational assessments, LOEC, job development and placement and supported employment services and job analysis.

Provided Vocational Expert testimony to Federal, State and local entities

Education Certifications/Licenses

Certified School Counselor K-12 Arizona

Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS)

M.S. Counselor Education

State University of New York - Brockport, NY

B.S.in Biology/Psychology

St John Fisher College - Rochester, NY

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