Melissa Lewis
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
Experienced counselor 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Tech
09.2002 - Current
- Assist clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to guide meaningful conversations about goals, aspirations, and potential barriers.
- Administer both level I and II comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Supervise and utilize job coaching strategies during weekly on-site internships to ensure work place expectations are met.
- Responsible for support and management on school trips and clinic sites.
- Schedule and participate in post evaluation conferences, student support team meetings, CSE meetings and annual reviews.
- Supported clients during both pre-employment preparation and post-placement adjustment periods for long-term success in the workforce.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive student support (parents, teachers, psychologists, counselors, etc.).
- Act as main contact for all student related vocational planning, meetings, report writing and issues.
- Provide students with career exploration and awareness, ensuring realistic vocational goals are met.
Youth Employment Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club Of Oyster Bay-East Norwich
09.1997 - 05.1999
- Managed relationships with external recruitment businesses to source high-quality candidates efficiently.
- Taught job search strategies, resume writing skills and appropriate work place behavioral expectations.
- Evaluated student performance on site to ensure appropriate job placement.
- Prepared articles and new releases for both local newspapers and an in-house newsletter.
- Created and updated a school job board with active listings.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Hofstra University
Uniondale, New York05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts12.1989
University De Sorbonne
Paris France1984
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal Communication
- Evaluation reports
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Client Needs Assessment
Certification
New York State Permanent Certification in School Counseling K-12.
Pearson Certified Test Administrator.
Intended completion of Work Based Learning Certification by the completion of 2024.
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Tech
09.2002 - Current
Youth Employment Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club Of Oyster Bay-East Norwich
09.1997 - 05.1999
Master of Science - Counseling
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clark University
University De Sorbonne
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