Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Phone
References
Additional Information
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BRENDA S. ASHLEY

Goreville,IL

Summary

Obtain the Rehabilitation Service Adviser I position where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities while demonstrating work ethic, spirit of teamwork, self-discipline and courtesy. As a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior, moving up from Rehabilitation Case Coordinator in the Home Services Program, the knowledge, skills, and abilities already accomplished will prove to be an asset to this position.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehabilitation Counselor I & Rehabilitation Counselor Senior in Home Services

01.2021 - Current

Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

12.2019 - 12.2020

Rehabilitation Counselor I in Vocational Rehabilitation

12.2019 - 12.2020

Rehabilitation Case Coordinator Trainee

Division of Rehabilitation Services
07.2017 - 12.2019

Rehabilitation Case Coordinator I & II in Home Svcs

Division of Rehabilitation Services
07.2017 - 12.2019

Education

Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education & Development

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05.2007

Occupational Certificate - Criminal Justice

John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL
05.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Legal Administrative Assistance

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
05.1991

Certificate of Completion - Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Arts & Sciences
Boca Raton, FL
07.1988

Skills

  • MicroSoft Word
  • MicroSoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • PowerPoint 2007
  • Continuing education
  • Disability knowledge
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Career development planning
  • Resource coordination
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Assessment interpretation
  • Professional ethics
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Referral Coordination
  • Client Records Management

Phone

(618) 995-9494, (618) 751-0752

References

  • Sherry Hale, Thebes, Illinois, (618) 306-4287
  • Morgan Boyd, 477 Birmingham Lane, Goreville, Illinois, (618) 694-9497
  • Carl Henderson, Business Owner, Goreville Concrete, P.O. Box 232, Goreville, IL, 62939, (618) 995-2670, (618) 995-2283


Additional Information

I have been with the State of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services in the Anna DRS office since July 17, 2017.

Timeline

Rehabilitation Counselor I & Rehabilitation Counselor Senior in Home Services

01.2021 - Current

Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

12.2019 - 12.2020

Rehabilitation Counselor I in Vocational Rehabilitation

12.2019 - 12.2020

Rehabilitation Case Coordinator Trainee

Division of Rehabilitation Services
07.2017 - 12.2019

Rehabilitation Case Coordinator I & II in Home Svcs

Division of Rehabilitation Services
07.2017 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling

Southern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education & Development

Southern Illinois University

Occupational Certificate - Criminal Justice

John A. Logan College

Associate of Applied Science - Legal Administrative Assistance

Shawnee Community College

Certificate of Completion - Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Arts & Sciences
BRENDA S. ASHLEY