Rositania Sanchez
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Professional with strong background in vocational rehabilitation, focused on delivering impactful results through effective program implementation and client support. Demonstrates keen ability to collaborate within teams, ensuring seamless integration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in case management, assessment, and counseling, with proven track record of enhancing clients' employability and independence. Reliable and driven, consistently aligning strategies with organizational goals to achieve successful outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
DOE - Division Vocational Rehabilitation
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized labor market data to inform vocational planning efforts, ensuring alignment with current industry trends and opportunities.
- Developed training materials tailored for specific industry needs or skill sets, enhancing clients'' employability.
- Enhanced client outcomes by developing individualized vocational rehabilitation plans.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment through targeted counseling and support services.
- Maintained detailed records in AWARE of each case, tracking progress and making adjustments as needed to optimize success rates.
- Evaluated clients'' medical, psychological, and vocational factors to determine appropriate rehabilitation strategies for successful reintegration into the workforce.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations and employers to expand job placement opportunities for clients.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of vocational rehabilitation services by participating in professional development opportunities and staying informed on industry best practices.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Direct experience in self employment.
- Assisted with recruitment of potential employee.
- Mentoring new counselor.
Vocational Rehabilitation Senior Counselor
DOE - Division Vocational Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Met with consumers and their families to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services could be developed
- Arranged for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing consumers' needs and developing rehabilitation plans
- Analyzed information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess consumers' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit consumers' aptitudes, education levels, abilities, and career goals
- Prepared and maintained records and case files for a generalist caseload, including documentation such as consumers' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of consumer contacts, and relevant correspondence
- Monitored and recorded consumers' progress to ensure that goals and objectives were met
- Maintained close contact with consumers during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy
- Located barriers to consumer employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and worked with consumers to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
DOE - Division Vocational Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed a caseload conducted client intake; assessed client's resources
- Expertise in providing case management, vocational assessment and treatment services to a variety of client populations with disabilities including individuals with; acquired brain injury, mild to severe physical injury and disability, mental health, as well as complex illness and injury
- Interviewed, counseled and evaluated a client's needs then jointly developed an Individualized Plan for Employment, describing services and suitable vocational goals
- Developed community contacts and resources that may benefit vocational rehabilitation clients
- Liaison with partner community agencies
- Coordinated programs and services that provided assistance to individuals with disabilities; counseled individuals with disabilities regarding employment options
- Exercised counseling techniques to enable individuals with disabilities to make informed choices regarding services and employment options
- Created service records with use of computer-automated systems; Proficient in Microsoft Word and other computer software
- Arranged job placement, on-the-job training vocational evaluations, medical evaluations or supported employment services, as needed by clients, to help them obtain and/or maintain employment
Behavior Assistant
Every Step Inc.
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Implementation of interventions and procedures designed to increase skill acquisition and reduce maladaptive behavior
- Adhere to confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPAA regulation
- ABC data collection
- Professional crisis management
- Provide parent training on the implementation of behavior techniques outlined in the behavior support plan
- Developed skills such as cognitive and social skills of children with autism and developmental disabilities
- Submit written documentation in accordance with deadlines
Outpatient Therapist
Chrysalis Health
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided mental health and substance abuse counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to the identified client in order to enhance and foster the client's optimal functioning and interactions in the home and community
- Performed individual and family therapy in home, school, and various sites in the community
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to formulate and review individualized treatment plans and assisted in coordinating discharge planning
- Provided appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes and billing and submitted said documentation by Medicaid standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Santiago Technology University- Santiago
Dominican Republic 06-2007
Master of Science - M.S in Clinic Child And Adolescent Psychology
Mother & Teacher Pontifical Catholic University
Dominican Republic 06-2010
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Professional networking
- Documentation proficiency
- Counseling expertise
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
DOE - Division Vocational Rehabilitation
02.2023 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Senior Counselor
DOE - Division Vocational Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 02.2023
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
DOE - Division Vocational Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 07.2022
Outpatient Therapist
Chrysalis Health
04.2016 - 11.2016
Behavior Assistant
Every Step Inc.
08.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Santiago Technology University- Santiago
Master of Science - M.S in Clinic Child And Adolescent Psychology
Mother & Teacher Pontifical Catholic University
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