Asha I. Sankar Cheenibass
Pharr,TX
Summary
Seasoned Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with a robust background in counseling and case management, notably with the Texas Workforce Commission. Expert in assessment and counseling expertise, adept at connecting individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment. Proven track record in enhancing workplace accommodations and achieving significant client success rates.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Texas Workforce Commission
Austin, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Provide quality counseling services to students with disabilities
- Collect and analyze all information to make accurate decisions (e.g
- Medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.) for eligibility so students can find and maintain jobs
- Assist students in choosing appropriate employment by determining the student's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Customer Service Representative
Maximus Inc.
Brownsville, Texas
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Addressed customers’ concerns regarding debt management and collections of Federal Student Aid according to specific policies and procedures stipulated by law
Human Service Counselor II
Department of Health
Ocala, Fl
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed, educated, and connected pregnant women and their families to resources and services available in the community
- Assured continued participation in prenatal and infant healthcare with routine follow-up activities
School Counselor
Marion County School District
Ocala, Fl
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided school counseling services to students with disabilities, speech and language impairment, behavior/learning issues as well as the development of 504 plans or an Individualized Plan for Education
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department of Education
Ocala, Fl
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Provided vocational rehabilitation services to disabled persons to find and maintain jobs
- Collected information, prepared reports and counseled clients
- Performed other related work as assigned
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Education
Masters - Marriage and Family Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
University of West Indies
Trinidad, W.I.07.2002
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Expert witness testimony
- Counseling expertise
- Workplace accommodations
- Case management
- Evaluation reports
References
- Adan Munoz III, Department of Homeland Security, Immigrations, 25 Mistletoe Lane, Pharr, TX, 78577, 520-560-0768, thereddeath32@aol.com
- Michelle Abarientos, Human Service Counselor, Florida Department of Health, 1801 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, FL, 34471, 352-653-0285, michelleaba780@gmail.com
- Mary Anne Jackson, Supervisor, Florida Department of Health, 1801 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, FL, 34471, 352-804-8504, maryanne.jackson@flhealth.gov
Timeline
Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Texas Workforce Commission
08.2024 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Maximus Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2023
Human Service Counselor II
Department of Health
10.2019 - 06.2020
School Counselor
Marion County School District
01.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department of Education
02.2017 - 01.2019
Masters - Marriage and Family Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
University of West Indies