Audrey Stone
Farmington,CT
Summary
Dynamic Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist with a proven track record at the Department of Aging and Disability Services, adept at individualized planning and client advocacy. Successfully developed tailored rehabilitation strategies, enhancing job readiness and securing employment opportunities. Known for excellent communication and problem-solving skills, fostering strong community relations to support client success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Inclusion Specialist
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
02.2013 - Current
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives to enhance participant engagement and inclusion.
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Trained and supported clients in utilizing self-directed care programs effectively.
- Implemented targeted interventions designed to address specific barriers faced by individuals experiencing exclusion from community life.
- Developed, planned and coordinated leisure activities to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by developing customized plans based on their unique strengths and challenges.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Department of Aging and Disability Services
03.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate service delivery.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting plans to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provided guidance on workplace accommodations and support services.
- Conducted outreach to community resources for additional client support.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in vocational rehabilitation strategies.
- Provided career counseling and guidance, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their employment options.
- Developed job placement strategies, securing suitable employment opportunities for clients based on their skills and interests.
- Assisted clients in developing essential soft skills such as problem-solving, communication, and teamwork through targeted training sessions.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing effective case management strategies and maintaining accurate client records.
- Provided ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, offering encouragement and constructive feedback when needed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client abilities and limitations, identifying appropriate vocational goals and objectives.
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing customized vocational rehabilitation plans tailored to individual needs.
- Fostered a supportive environment within the vocational rehabilitation program, promoting open communication and collaboration among colleagues, clients, and community partners.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2014
Skills
- Disability knowledge
- Professional ethics
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Individualized planning
- Assessment skills
- Career counseling
- Job retention support
- Documentation proficiency
- Workplace accommodations
- Community resources navigation
- Transferable skills identification
- Labor market research
- Employment strategies
- Job placement
- Caseload management
- Service coordination
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
Timeline
Community Inclusion Specialist
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
02.2013 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Department of Aging and Disability Services
03.2011 - Current
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Central Connecticut State University