Jerry LaFountain

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Troy, New York 12180-2939

518-***-**** Cell (Primary)

Education:

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University of Northern Colorado

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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Professional Experience:

12-15-05 – 05-31-13 Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

NYS ACCES-VR, Albany District Office

80 Wolf Road, Suite 200

Albany, New York

Responsible for supervising 13 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC), 4 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistants (VRCA), and 1 Keyboard Specialist (KBS). Assigned Liaison responsibilities for monitoring success of 7-10 provider agencies as it relates to Unified Contract Services and Supported Employment Contracts they hold. Responsible for responding to all complaint calls relating to the provision of services by the team VRCs’, and assisting in resolving the issues appropriately. Periodically, assigned to agency wide policy committees to update/change policies. Responsible for reviewing all authorization/vouchers for consumer services that VRCs authorize for fiscal and programmatic compliance with policy guidelines. Responsible for annual performance evaluations of staff supervised. 37.50 work hours per week. 05-24-90 – 12-14-05 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor NYS ACCES-VR, Albany District Office

Provide and coordinate vocational rehabilitation services to assigned caseloads for eligible consumers. Establish IPE's in line with the stated guidelines. Promote consumer accessibility to services in an efficient/effective manner. Provide supportive counseling to assigned consumers to assist them to realize their potential for success; coordinate provision of services via other agencies who directly offer services to consumers; participate in interagency staffings’ relating to consumer (s) programming; promote ACCES-VR services by participating in presentations to community agencies. 37.50 work hours per week.

06-18-84 -- 05-23-90 Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Center Services Vocational Program

Center for the Disabled

Albany, New York 12208

Responsibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Program consisting of 21 programs and 8 clinical staff providing services to 100 clients. Developed proficient skills in administrative, supervisory, planning, personnel, and managerial functions. Learned useful problem solving skills to enhance the provision of client services, and overall program function. Interfaced with regulatory agencies in monitoring compliance with stated guidelines. 40 work hours per week.

04-01-82 -- 06-17-84 Assistant Director of Vocational Rehabilitation

Center Services Vocational Program

Center for the Disabled

Albany, New York 12208

Developed skills in supervision of staff, coordination of services being provided to clients, established effective communication networks with staff, developed abilities in program evaluation and review. 40 work hours per week. 09-24-79 -- 03-31-82 Supervisory Rehabilitation

Counselor

Center Services Vocational Program

Center for the Disabled

Albany, New York 12208

Established sound capabilities in team process, clinical supervision of Rehabilitation Counselors and client issues, demonstrated excellent facilitative abilities in crisis intervention and management, developed successful organizational proficiencies, learned business/operational aspects of running a Vocational Rehabilitation Program. 40 work hours per week. 04-25-77 -- 09-23-79 Rehabilitation Counselor

Center Services Vocational Program

Center for the Disabled

Albany, New York 12208

Case management responsibilities for 25-35 multi-disabled clients in a Vocational Rehabilitation setting; coordinated and facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings; developed many valuable client advocacy skills; accepted additional responsibilities in supervision of graduate rehabilitation counseling students; coordinated internships for students in Physical Therapy and Human Services field. Developed abilities in behavior management and group counseling techniques; designed and implemented vocational situational assessments; specialized in coordinating adjustment services for long term sheltered employment clients. Facilitated placement, listening and communication groups. 40 work hours per week.

06-27-73 -- 06-25-76 Behavioral Science Specialist (E5) Active Duty United States Army

Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

Denver, Colorado 80240

Responsible for providing comprehensive social work services to inpatients and outpatients served by FAMC. I did individual, marital, family, and disability counseling. In addition, I did medical discharge planning, and child welfare casework. Other responsibilities involved establishing, promoting, and coordinating planning efforts with professional medical staff related to case management decisions and follow-up services to clients. I was a Safety and Combined Federal Campaign Fund Drive representative. Also assisted in planning, and implementing the first Crisis Intervention Program in FAMCs Emergency Room (Night-time walk-in counseling services for persons with psychosocial problems). Worked with a variety of client populations, including Native Americans, physically disabled, psychiatric, elderly, and military. Developed a community resource file system for use by staff and clientele served. 40+ work hours per week.

U.S.Army: June 27,1973 - June 25, 1976. Honorable Discharge. U.S.Army Reserves: 1976-2011 (Military Retirement Date 21 Feb 2011)

Last Date of Rank: 16 July 2001 (E7/SFC).

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