Martha Acosta
Rehabilitation Counselor
Brea,CA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 15+ years of experience, leveraging strong communication skills and keen observational abilities. Efficiently manages day-to-day activities while actively seeking opportunities to create a positive impact. Dedicated to making a difference in every task undertaken, consistently striving for excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Temporary Contracted
Frank D420 Lanterman Regional Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Trainings relevant to the position of Service Coordinator
- Reviewing of files of clients
- Meeting with families out in the community
- Calling families and updating medical information
- Attended unit meetings
PATH – People Assisting the Homeless
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Case management, case notes, reports
- Development and implementation of workshops
- Connecting clients with community resources
- Assisting clients with connecting to Social Services
- Assisting clients with connecting with medical needs
- Administering Psychosocial assessments
- Connecting clients to housing resources as well as assisting them with rental applications
Project Rebound Internship
California State University Los Angeles
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Learning procedures and policies of the Project Rebound Program
- Conducting intakes appointments with current and prospective students
- Provide tutoring services
- Assisting students with CSU application process
- Giving students resources on and off campus
- College campus tours
Job Coach
Lincoln Training Center
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Onsite job training for individuals with Intellectual, Developmental, and Autism disabilities
- Training individuals on customer service, communication skills, organizing tasks in their work environment
- Going over company policies, procedures and benefit packages with the client
- Working with management and training them how to work with individuals with disabilities
- Educating managers on ADA laws and compliancy
Case Manager/Instructor
West Los Angeles College
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Instructed College Readiness and Academic Guidance courses for Non-credit department
- Held Information Sessions on campus and off campus for Uniquely Abled and C2C Programs
- Met with students and their families to plan, transition students into college and to assist them in identifying academic goals
Vocational Trainer CaPROMISE
California State University Los Angeles
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Advised students and their families in establishing academic, transition, employment, and life goals; aided with accessing various resources
- Administer and interpret a variety of career assessment inventories to assist students with career exploration and planning
- Counsel students and their family members to assist them in identifying skills, values and goals related to career interests
- Provide presentations to high school students and parents on career and vocational development, educational possibilities and ability awareness
Career Guidance Counselor Assistant
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Assist Case Manager with intake and closure process of students; maintain files by monitoring student progress, submission of information, and attendance; maintenance of student databases to reflect openings and closures
- Assist in the orientation of new students and lead one-on-one orientations for CalWORKs
- Answer student, faculty, staff and community questions about the program
Program Assistant
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Lead, coordinated and participated in parenting workshops
- Assisted in coordination and participated in Job Fair events
Work Study Liaison
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
06.2010 - 07.2014
- Met with employers of supplemental work-study component
- Discussed progress of student workers
- Assisted in timesheet dissemination for supplemental project
- Assisted students in developing and updating resumes
Student Worker
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
02.2006 - 07.2010
- Provide information to CalWORKs students about CalWORKs and other campus programs
- Scheduled appointments for office staff and Dean
Education
Master of Science - Counseling, Option in Rehabilitation Counseling
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CABachelor’s degree - Rehabilitation Services
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science and Liberal Arts
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
Trilingual in English
Spanish (conversational)
American Sign Language
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Power
Adaptability to students'/clients' needs
Interaction with diverse populations
Strong communication skills
Patience and empathy
Collaborative learning
Student motivation
Organizationshonors
- Honor Society Member – Phi Kappa Phi, 04/01/15-Present
- Honor Society Member – Phi Lamda Theta, 06/01/16-Present
Timeline
Temporary Contracted
Frank D420 Lanterman Regional Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
PATH – People Assisting the Homeless
12.2020 - 04.2024
Project Rebound Internship
California State University Los Angeles
09.2019 - 01.2020
Job Coach
Lincoln Training Center
01.2019 - 08.2019
Case Manager/Instructor
West Los Angeles College
06.2018 - 01.2019
Vocational Trainer CaPROMISE
California State University Los Angeles
10.2016 - 05.2018
Career Guidance Counselor Assistant
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
09.2016 - 05.2018
Program Assistant
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
08.2014 - 09.2016
Work Study Liaison
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
06.2010 - 07.2014
Student Worker
East Los Angeles CollegeCalWORKs
02.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor’s degree - Rehabilitation Services
California State University Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science and Liberal Arts
East Los Angeles College
Master of Science - Counseling, Option in Rehabilitation Counseling
California State University Los Angeles
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