Gabrielle Azure-Wallette
Belcourt
Summary
Hardworking Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor skilled at conducting assessments and managing records. Well-versed working with individuals with disabilities such as Physical, and Mental. Excellent communication and time-management demonstrated over 10-year career history.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify child welfare needs and risks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive protection plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure clear communication and support for at-risk children.
- Maintained confidentiality at all times, adhering to strict ethical guidelines governing the handling of sensitive client information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in child protection work.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk level.
- Provided crisis intervention services to protect children from harm or abuse in emergency situations.
- Developed individualized service plans that addressed specific needs identified during assessments, resulting in better-targeted interventions for each child''s situation.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough home assessments and addressing potential hazards.
- Coordinated closely with law enforcement officials when necessary to enhance investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect involving vulnerable minors.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect, and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
Case Manager
Nexus PATH FAMILY HEALING
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for students.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Coordinated and transported students to appointments.
- Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Turtle Mountain Community College
05.2012 - 09.2022
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Handled caseload of more than 35 clients.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
Residential Technician
5th Generation Healing Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised residents in all daily activities of residential program.
- Assisted in administration of medications and worked with pharmacy to replenish medications.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Internship
Lake Region Outreach
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Achieved management recognition by designing and implementing special project during internship.
- Upheld office schedule and calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.
- Reviewed related literature and conducted investigations to support research efforts.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Minot State University
Minot, ND05.2011
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Client Screening
- Clinical Documentation
- Creative Solutions
- Counseling Services
- Employment Opportunities
- Phone Inquiries
- Benefits Programs
- Job Search Strategies
- Best Practices and Standards
- Performance Improvement
- Performance Strategies
- Meeting Support
- Resume Building
- Evaluation Reports
- Community Service Programs
Personal Information
Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Timeline
Case Manager
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone
06.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Nexus PATH FAMILY HEALING
09.2022 - 04.2023
Residential Technician
5th Generation Healing Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Turtle Mountain Community College
05.2012 - 09.2022
Internship
Lake Region Outreach
01.2010 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Minot State University