Experience

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  State of Connecticut

  • New Haven, Connecticut, United States

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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  Equus Workforce Solutions

  • Meriden, Connecticut, United States

  • Talent Development Facilitator

    • Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Meriden, Connecticut, United States

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  The WorkPlace Inc.

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    • Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Step Up Southwest Regional Coordinator

    • Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

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  Career TEAM LLC

  • Hartford, Connecticut Area

  • Business Services Navigator

    • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Hartford, Connecticut Area

    Educated participants on job search techniques and strategiesTaught participants how to create targeted resumes and cover letters for employment opportunities they desiredAssisted participants with completing online applicationsProvided interview preparation sessions for participants preparing for job interviewsDocumented all activities conducted with participantsCreated job notification fliers from job postings listed on CTHires.com and posted them on job board

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  The Kennedy Center Inc.

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Employment Services Manager

    • Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

    Interviewed applicants for available positions within the Placement DepartmentCompleted three month, six month, and annual performance evaluations for the 15 staff whom I supervisedCreated a coverage schedule ensuring that all participants had staff present for the authorized amount of timeCollected and prepared billing sheets to be processed by the financial department by the tenth of every monthCreated a report for the board of directors and management team outlining the number of clients who received a service and at which business they received the service

  • Assistant Employment Services Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

    Completed three month, six month, and annual performance evaluations for the three staff whom I was assigned to superviseLogged the number of hours that each staff worked into the payroll systemCollected all participant’s payroll and tax forms, checked them to assure they were completed properly, than either turned them into the business office to be processed or returned them for corrections

  • Community Placement Specialist

    • Nov 2010 - Sep 2014

    Conducted intakes and assessments to determine the participant’s vocational interests and strengthsMaintained a caseload of between 20 and 50 participants ranging in age from 18 to 60 years of ageMaintained regular communication with both the participants and their funding sourcesDeveloped and fostered relationships with employers in a wide variety of competitive employment settingsAssessed participant’s ability to competitively complete the required responsibilities of many positions in real world employment settingsDocumented how the participants performed in a comprehensive or abbreviated reportParticipated in weekly team meetings to discuss participants employment plans and brainstorm options and opportunities

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  The State of Connecticut's Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division

  • Family Relations Counselor

    • Dec 2009 - May 2010

    In Criminal Court I:Conducted intakes and assessments for domestic violence offendersRecommended the appropriate level of protective order to be issued ensuring the safety of the victimMet separately with the offender and the victim in order to perform in-depth evaluations of the relationshipPrepared a written report recommending further suitable services and alternatives to incarcerationManaged the case records for the clientsIn Civil Court I:Mediated marital disputes for couples going through a divorceHelped determine legal custody, residential custody, and parenting schedules as well as alimony and child support

  • Recreation Officer

    • Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

    Planned the daily recreational activity scheduledFacilitated special weekly activities and groupsOrdered games and supplies when needed

  • Juvenile Detention Officer

    • Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

    Monitored groups of up to eight juvenile detainees during activitiesMaintained a safe and security environment by assisting juvenile detainees with daily issuesConducted formal and informal counts on an ongoing basis and completed security checks as requiredIntervened and controlled juvenile detainees’ behaviors that were considered physically threatening to themselves or othersDocumented detailed information on incidents between juvenile detainees’

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  Saint Frances behavioral health

  • Residential Care Worker

    • 2001 - 2002