Experience

MHR, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vocational Counselor

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Facilitated program activities for drop-in center to promote development of social and recreational opportunities and complex problem solving skills in clients Provided advocacy for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness Coordinated services and assisted clients with developing and progressing towards obtaining their stated goals Coached and provided education on how mental health impacts day to day activities Provided crisis management and intervention Designed and implemented volunteer and vocational training opportunities to promote employment skill development and consumer involvement in the program Assisted clients in obtaining and maintaining vocational goals and explored ways to overcome barriers and obstacles to employment Provided person centered care based upon client’s goals and needs Show less



Lifetrack

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

  Integral member of the team which implemented the IPS Supported Employment model, titled the LEARN Program, providing service to individuals with mental illnesses and other disabilities Developed a caseload of 20 clients and assists individuals to prepare for, begin, and retain employment Coached clients individually in setting realistic career goals, writing resumes, interviewing, and searching for employment Built effective relationships with community employers of the Twin Cities on a weekly basis Collaborated with the Mental Health Professionals in the Ramsey County Mental Health Center through inter-organizational meetings and cooperative strategic planning of client engagement Maintained case notes and appropriate documentation to meet high fidelity standards Show less



Reach Inc

• Job Coach

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Assisted adults with disabilities to reach their highest potential in community based employment Provided on-the-job training at various businesses in the community Performed task analysis of each task, as needed, and provide guidance to clients Continually assessed the vocational, social, communication and independent skills required by the specific job setting Assisted adults with disabilities to reach their highest potential in community based employment Provided on-the-job training at various businesses in the community Performed task analysis of each task, as needed, and provide guidance to clients Continually assessed the vocational, social, communication and independent skills required by the specific job setting



Workforce Resource Inc

• Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

• Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Collaborated with clients to make an employment plan Assisted an array of people with writing resumes and cover letters Administered the TABE to clients in the W2 program Gained insight on various programs; W2, WIA, EA, TAA, ASSET Collaborated with clients to make an employment plan Assisted an array of people with writing resumes and cover letters Administered the TABE to clients in the W2 program Gained insight on various programs; W2, WIA, EA, TAA, ASSET



Aurora Community Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Living Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Assisted eight adults with cognitive disabilities to live richer, fuller lives Conflict resolution and stress management coaching Provided support to individuals who have pervasive needs including those with medical or behavioral challenges Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, client relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care Assisted eight adults with cognitive disabilities to live richer, fuller lives Conflict resolution and stress management coaching Provided support to individuals who have pervasive needs including those with medical or behavioral challenges Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, client relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care



Loansifter

• Data Analysis

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Utilized Excel to analyze interest rates allowing mortgage brokers and lenders to make more efficient and cost-effective decisions between loan programs Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of information to customers Maintained a steady stream of output under little supervision Utilized Excel to analyze interest rates allowing mortgage brokers and lenders to make more efficient and cost-effective decisions between loan programs Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of information to customers Maintained a steady stream of output under little supervision