Susan LeClair
Conway,SC
Summary
Seasoned Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with a robust history at the Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Rehab Services, showcasing a blend of exceptional assessment skills and client advocacy. Spearheaded comprehensive rehabilitation plans, enhancing client employment outcomes by 30%. Expert in vocational evaluation and fostering collaborative partnerships, demonstrating unparalleled dedication to client success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Rehab Services
Portland, ME
01.2019 - Current
- Counsel 96 clients in the rehabilitation process, develop a supportive relationship, and elicit client feedback and participation to provide rehabilitation services to clients
- Evaluates and interprets medical and psychological records, determines initial and continuing eligibility for services, and assesses client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plan
- Develops and manages a yearly budget plan and negotiates the purchase of client services and assistive technology to ensure effective delivery
- Utilizes technical expertise in areas of adaptive equipment, technology, and physical and communication accessibility to assist clients
- Analyze functional capacity, transferable skills, and reasonable accommodations to assist clients with employment attainment and job retention
- Provides guidance and support to 12 schools, students and their families regarding financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, by explaining eligibility requirements, application processes, and overall financial aid packages, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I
Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Rehab Services
Portland, ME
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Counseled and trained clients on self-employment opportunities concerning the use of business management tools, culture, climate, and trends in the labor market
- Coordinated training, treatment, job coaching, and related rehabilitation programs to assist clients
- Consulted with representatives of hospitals, schools, public and private agencies, and employees on rehabilitation programs to ensure the program is within the client’s capabilities and meets client needs
- Contacted business and industry groups, advocated for clients, and offered incentives and assistance to place clients in their jobs
Employment /Transition Specialist
RSU 21-Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk Maine
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted RSU 21 to develop Vocational/Transitional program
- Coordinated with teachers /case managers, and special education director to develop a program
- Met regularly with students to develop career/vocational paths
- Coordinated with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to develop vocational plans for students
- Developed community-based work training in the local community to develop work skills to assess job readiness
- Collaborated with Portland Arts and Technology to develop a working cover letter and resume for students
- Job coached students weekly at Community Based Worksites
- Participated in transition and vocational rehabilitation meetings to ensure proper vocational goal outcome
DS Adult Community Case Manager
Spurwink Services
Biddeford, Maine
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Coordinated with providers to assist consumers in developing, strengthening, and maintaining connections with natural support and link to making other significant relationships
- Collaborated with Vocational Rehab, medical providers, family, community support, and transportation vendors to assist with goal attainment
- Met regularly with each client’s multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate all services and to ensure consistency and continuity of all services within the program
- Worked with housing authorities, and town offices, coordinated with state OADS liaison, and other providers to meet consumers' needs
- Case carried with a full caseload
Alternative Case Manager
Community Care
Biddeford, Maine
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Interview family members to assess safety and risk
- Partner with the family and services provider through Family Team Meetings
- Collaborate with DHHS around progress or concerns with family around child safety
- Assist family in finding needed resources to decrease conflict and safety risks to children
- Work with housing authorities, town offices, police, and other providers to meet the family's needs
Relief Worker
Spurwink
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Residential and Foster Parent Program
- Medication distribution, learn daily client logs and tracking
- Conducted Crisis intervention and TCI holds and life space interviews
- Worked with Therapeutic staff and foster parents to follow individual schedules and communicate with families on progress and problem-solving strategies to better suit the child
- Weekly supervision with a master’s level clinician
- Understanding crisis and the model as well as how to implement strategies to assist the child to achieve baseline
- Residential and Foster Parent Program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health and Human Services, Child and Family, Substance abuse
University of Maine
Augusta, Me08.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
New Hampshire Technical College
Tilton, NHSkills
- Workers compensation
- Assessment skills
- Client advocacy
- Career planning
- Vocational evaluation
- Case management
- Collaborative partnerships
- Recordkeeping skills
- Caseload management
- Documentation skills
- Assessment administration
- Individualized planning
Affiliations
- Assisted in developing fundamental skill building
- Developed summer skill building clinic
- Creating learning environment for players coached
Certification
- Conditional LSW Licensure State of Maine
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Rehab Services
01.2019 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I
Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Rehab Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
Employment /Transition Specialist
RSU 21-Kennebunk High School
01.2018 - 12.2019
DS Adult Community Case Manager
Spurwink Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
Alternative Case Manager
Community Care
01.2013 - 12.2016
Relief Worker
Spurwink
01.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health and Human Services, Child and Family, Substance abuse
University of Maine
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
New Hampshire Technical College
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