Shaelynn Owens
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated mentor (with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate job market and pursue employment opportunities), eager to utilize counseling and coaching skills. Skilled at coaching clients on interview techniques and resume building. Excellent assessment and evaluation skills and committed to developing individualized plans. Skilled at creating customized job search plans and identifying job opportunities. Reliable and dedicated to fostering successful connections between clients and potential employers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Job Coach
Citizens Care Inc
10.2012 - Current
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Provided ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and self-confidence.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment by addressing issues such as lack of experience or gaps in work history through effective strategizing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to determine appropriate career paths and goals effectively.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Implemented practical goal-setting techniques with clients to keep them focused on achieving desired outcomes during their job search process.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
- Empowered entry-level job seekers by developing essential soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability through targeted coaching sessions.
- Increased clients'' interview skills through comprehensive mock interviews and constructive feedback sessions.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Data Gathering
- Job search strategies
- Skills testing
- Progress Monitoring
- Skill Development
- Interview coaching
- Performance Assessments
- Community networking
- Decision-making support
- Special Needs Clientele
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Clear Communication
- Project Implementation
- Role Playing
- Assignment Delegation
- Data organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Coaching and Development
Timeline
Primary Job Coach
Citizens Care Inc
10.2012 - Current
No Degree - Psychology
Robert Morris University
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