Deborah Harvey
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Experienced Rehabilitation Vocational Counselor seeking new opportunities for growth. Skilled at communicating with individuals to identify functional needs; barriers to successful employment. Knowledgeable about available community resources to support individuals. Excels in building and maintaining cohesive relationships with internal and external partners. Organized case manager with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State Of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - Current
- Engages with individuals from diverse backgrounds , ages to identify physical, cognitive or behavioral health barriers to employment.
- Collaborates with Individuals to identify Functional Limitations in order to write individual Plans for Employment (IPE ).
- Creates authorizations for Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
- Provides Vocational counseling and guidance to assist Individuals to seek, obtain and retain employment in their chosen field of employment.
- Connects Individuals with local community resources, including local businesses, Hiring Managers also Group Supported Employment opportunities.
- Familiarity with Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE), Individualized Service Plans (ISP) , and Individualized Education Plans (IEP), also ALTCS Member Service Plans.
- Maintains current caseload of over 80 Individuals with barriers to employment.
Case Manager- Department Of Developmental Disabilities
State Of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Identified care needs of Members through Individual Service Plans (ISP) , detailing specific delivery of services , also responding appropriately and effectively to question and concerns
- Educated Members and families of comparable benefits and alternative resources available to Members and their families
- Addressed and resolved disruptions in Member Services , including delays in receiving services, conflicts with Service Providers,
- Updated Member's Individual Service Plans (ISP) to reflect delivery of services authorizations and support effective services
- Maintained caseload of over 40 Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral palsy, Intellectual Disabilities , Epilepsy also Severe Mental Illness
Elementary Education Teacher
Liberty School District
Goodyear , AZ
07.2006 - 05.2010
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI 05.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 01.1994 - 12.1997
Skills
Skillful communicator with individuals from diverse backgrounds to accomplish common goals
Gathers , analyzes and evaluates information from multiple sources to access physical, cognitive , or behavioral health barriers
Presents Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation Orientations also community outreaches
Collaborates with individuals to develop individual service plans for employment and authorize appropriate services
Proficient in Excel, Work, Power Point, Outlook
Work Availability
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Quote
"There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who believe there are two kinds of people in this world and those who are smart enough to know better
Tom Robbins
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State Of Arizona
09.2017 - Current
Case Manager- Department Of Developmental Disabilities
State Of Arizona
05.2014 - 05.2016
Elementary Education Teacher
Liberty School District
07.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Marygrove College
05.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Wayne State University
01.1994 - 12.1997