Vocational Rehabilitation Program Manager
Nisqually Indian Tribe
Olympia, WA
2012 - Current
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Developed Individual Plans for Employment with each client to identify short-term objectives that lead to long-term employment goals.
- Participated in outreach activities at schools, community centers, and other venues to inform individuals about available services.
- Advised clients on how to prepare themselves for potential job interviews by researching companies beforehand and practicing common questions and answers.
- Evaluated and assessed the abilities, skills, interests, and needs of clients to determine their vocational goals.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as seminars or webinars related to vocational rehabilitation best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including case notes, assessments, IPEs, service plans.