Katherine Clare Cronin
Social Services Professional
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Supervisor
State of Missouri, Rehabilitation, Blind
08.2016 - Current
- Responsible for direction of assigned district staff in implementing three Rehabilitation programs to fulfill agency mission of creating opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons in order that may attain personal independence and vocational success
- Ability to exercise considerable initiative and judgment in planning and implementation of assignments or projects
- Foster a performance-based culture built on, accountability and, fueled by a passion to serve
- Support innovation and creativity; find creative solutions to overcome barriers for member care and find opportunities to add value, guide members in self-service, proactively set commitments and outreach to providers
- Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates staff to ensure there is clear understanding of agency expectations
- Supervises and monitors operations of district office; and directs or assists in overall planning, development and administration of vocational and independent living services
- Ensures clients receive services according to identified needs consistent with their interests, abilities and capabilities, and informed choice
- Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance and implements service provision in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Participates in development, implementation or interpretation of new or revised programs, departmental or legislative initiatives and will represent Rehabilitation Services for the Blind in conferences and meetings
- Monitors expenditures, and recommends or directs implementation of cost saving measures
- Conducts investigations, special studies, and prepares or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices
- Serves as liaison by maintaining contact with stakeholders including staff, clients, and federal, state, local and community organizations.
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Missouri
10.2005 - 08.2016
- Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, Management of case activity and coordination of staff and vendors to ensure expedient and accurate service delivery
- Accurate assessment, evaluation, identification and implementation of vocational rehabilitation services for significantly visually impaired/blind consumers
- Targeted monitoring and coordination of individualized plan for employment services that are consistent with individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choices
- Responsible for evaluating medical reports to determine visual eligibility as well as eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation services
- Screen, analyze, interpret and evaluate medical, psychological, social, educational, and employment data regarding applicants as well as coordinate for or administers appropriate assessments
- Creates with consumer, realistic plan for employment
- Implements IPE services necessary for attainment of realistic vocational goals
- Knowledge of available services including physical and mental restoration, educational and vocational training; computer and adaptive equipment; job readiness, placement and retention
- Extensive knowledge of secondary disability factors and issues in addition to those of visual impairment
- Provide consistent and meaningful counseling and guidance communicating vocationally focused and goal driven progress.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri
01.1999 - 01.2003
Masters of Education - Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Missouri
01.2003 - 01.2005
Skills
Staff training and development
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
District Supervisor
State of Missouri, Rehabilitation, Blind
08.2016 - Current
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Missouri
10.2005 - 08.2016
Masters of Education - Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Missouri
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri
01.1999 - 01.2003
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