I have a long and successful work history providing support and guidance to people with a variety of disabilities to help them live more productive lives and reach their long-term vocational goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Counselor
State Of Minnesota/DEED
09.2017 - Current
Attend job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
Connect with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
Maintain case files and documented actions.
Establish and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
Independent Living Services Coordinator
Recover Health
09.2014 - 08.2017
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Adaptive Recreation Leader
City Of Edina/Richfield
01.2006 - 08.2017
Provided technical assistance to site leader to help coordinate diverse projects.
Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development..
Senior Rehabilitation Case Manager
ING, Inc.
03.1988 - 06.2001
Arranged delivery of long-term disability services by working directly with claimants.
Provided service and supportive counseling to claimants to help them achieve stability with their disability and employment that met their needs.
Informally mentored new case managers and service coordinators, answering questions, offering opportunities to shadow and observe and explaining basic information about company procedures.
Communicated with supervisor regarding issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration and development of new resources.
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Vocational Consultant, QRC
Associated Rehabilitation Consultant
08.1985 - 03.1988
Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building.
Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
Maintained case files and documented actions.
Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
06.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
06.1983
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Counseling
Problem-Solving Skills
Student Support
Workforce Development
Employment Opportunities
Timeline
Career Counselor
State Of Minnesota/DEED
09.2017 - Current
Independent Living Services Coordinator
Recover Health
09.2014 - 08.2017
Adaptive Recreation Leader
City Of Edina/Richfield
01.2006 - 08.2017
Senior Rehabilitation Case Manager
ING, Inc.
03.1988 - 06.2001
Vocational Consultant, QRC
Associated Rehabilitation Consultant
08.1985 - 03.1988
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Cloud State University
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