Experience

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Provides counseling and guidance to clients regarding vocational choice • Analyzes and interprets the pertinent educational, social, medical, psychological and vocational information relative to the applicants or clients in order to determine level of aspiration, interest, motivation, aptitude and scholastic achievement • Determines the client's eligibility and need for rehabilitation services • Develops a diagnostic plan for each client in order to identify the type and extent of the disability and to facilitate plans and arrangements for special medical treatments and services • Develops comprehensive individual rehabilitation plans for clients • Participates in job development and job placement programs, contacts prospective employers and follows up on clients who have been placed • Develops community referral sources for rendering services to clients • Establishes the method by which educational, social, medical, psychological and vocational data is to be obtained from clients, family and community program. Show less



South Carolina State Government

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

  Interviews and assesses clients to determine needs and abilities • Interprets medical and psychological evaluations to determine eligibility • Provides clients with overview of services provided and what they may be eligible for to ensure client informed choices • Utilizes vocational assessment and information along with rehabilitation counseling to support and empower clients to achieve empowerment and independence • Develops rehabilitation plan in conjunction with Physicians and monitors client progress • Works with client to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with clearly defined employment outcomes, criteria needed to evaluate progress toward achieving employment, client responsibilities, and counselor responsibilities • Provides job coaching skills and training to support client's move to employment • Provides post-employment services to clients needing short-term services to enable them to retain current employment • Provides counseling during the clients rehabilitation program to assure that all client's needs are being met. Show less



Bamberg job corps center

• United States

• Career Counselor

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  September 2015 to September 2017 Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training • Retention responsibility include: Tracing student, Student retrieval • Assist with career placement planning • Serves as liaison between instructor and student • Active participant in strategic planning, redirection, and RAC/Case management meetings • Assesses and evaluates student progress • Confers with parents and admissions counselors • Conducts intake interview for new enrollees • Makes referrals to local resources. Show less



Denmark Technical College

• Denmark South Carollina

• Academic Counselor/Success Coach

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2015

  •Provide academic counseling and student support services for students and groups in personal, financial, academic, vocational and other related areas •College skills instructor •Advanced study skills instructor •Facilitate testing and placement of entering students •Monitor academic progress •Facilitates student success by providing resources and support to overcome barriers to their academic success and help students identify their goals and maximize their potential for success •Conduct counseling sessions for students with impeding concerns Show less



South Carolina State University

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Public Safety Officer

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2012

  •Enforced state, county, and municipal laws for the protection of persons and property at South Carolina State University • Investigated disturbances, determine causes and participants, detain participants for further investigations, and exercise arrest power as required •Initiated police reports from complainants pertaining to criminal activity •Assisted with fire prevention •Prepared evidence and attends court •Enforced state, county, and municipal laws for the protection of persons and property at South Carolina State University • Investigated disturbances, determine causes and participants, detain participants for further investigations, and exercise arrest power as required •Initiated police reports from complainants pertaining to criminal activity •Assisted with fire prevention •Prepared evidence and attends court



South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

• North Charleston South Carolina

• Counselor Intern

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

  •Conducted in-take for probation and parole clients suffering from various mental and physical disabilities •Provided individual counseling and guidance, job search and placement assistance •Conducted ability assessments •Supervised clients in training center •Secured and reported information for consumer satisfaction surveys •Conducted in-take for probation and parole clients suffering from various mental and physical disabilities •Provided individual counseling and guidance, job search and placement assistance •Conducted ability assessments •Supervised clients in training center •Secured and reported information for consumer satisfaction surveys



South Carolina State University

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  •Created Praxis (pre-professional skills tests) study guide booklets •Performed computer maintenance •Acted as monitor for the SCCA (South Carolina Counseling Association) and conducted research for ACA (American Counseling Association) conference presentation •Organized student contact information •Attended meetings in supervisor’s absence •Documented student information for class enrollment. •Created Praxis (pre-professional skills tests) study guide booklets •Performed computer maintenance •Acted as monitor for the SCCA (South Carolina Counseling Association) and conducted research for ACA (American Counseling Association) conference presentation •Organized student contact information •Attended meetings in supervisor’s absence •Documented student information for class enrollment.