Kimberly Kula
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Experienced Case Manager specializing in career planning and vocational skill development. Knowledgeable about available program resources and current market conditions. Organized multitasker with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
New York State of Education
Brooklyn, NY
05.2009 - 12.2025
- Created detailed case notes documenting all interactions with Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Provided career counseling services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants including exploration of vocational options and job search techniques.
- Monitored and recorded Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants’ progress to ensure that goals and objectives were met.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files, eligibility information, services provided, narratives of Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' contacts, and relevant correspondence.
- Arranged for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
- Facilitated assessments to determine Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' vocational strengths and barriers.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' needs and goals.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/DLS I
New Jersey Division of Vocational Services
Neptune, NJ
12.2006 - 05.2009
- Attended conferences or seminars related to vocational rehabilitation counseling best practices.
- Monitored Deaf/Hard of Hearing participant's progress by conducting follow-up interviews after successful job placements were made.
- Created detailed case notes documenting all interactions with Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Monitored and recorded Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants’ progress to ensure that goals and objectives were met.
- Conducted assessments to determine Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Developed individualized employment plans tailored to Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' needs and goals.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Reading, PA
02.2005 - 11.2006
- Provided counseling services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants including exploration of vocational options and job search techniques.
- Attended conferences or seminars related to vocational rehabilitation counseling best practices.
- Created detailed case notes documenting all interactions with Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Monitored and recorded Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants’ progress to ensure that goals and objectives were met.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources, such as schools, and community groups.
- Facilitated assessments to determine Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' vocational strengths and barriers.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to Deaf/Hard of Hearing participants' needs and goals.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Vocational Rehabilitation
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA, US05.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Special Education
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, US05.1999
Skills
- Rehabilitation Services
- Vocational Guidance
- Documentation Skills
- Job Search Strategies
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Caseload management
- AWARE system
- Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language Fluent
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
New York State of Education
05.2009 - 12.2025
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/DLS I
New Jersey Division of Vocational Services
12.2006 - 05.2009
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
02.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Special Education
The University of Arizona
Master of Science (M.S.) - Vocational Rehabilitation
San Francisco State University