Joel Hoots, MS, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) at Paralyzed Veterans of America- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification)Mar, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
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Nov 2019 - Present
Engages disabled veterans, family members, and caregivers with one-on-one vocational counseling to help them identify strengths, abilities, and interests related to civilian employment, educational tracks, and volunteer opportunities to improve on the quality of life after military service. Engages disabled veterans, family members, and caregivers with one-on-one vocational counseling to help them identify strengths, abilities, and interests related to civilian employment, educational tracks, and volunteer opportunities to improve on the quality of life after military service.
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Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
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May 2018 - Oct 2019
Performed routine to advanced vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. VRC applied critical thinking skills and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work in the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. The program assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to post-secondary education and employment. Show less
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Northern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Access Consultant Intern
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Assisted in the transition of students with disabilities from high school to college by providing supports for them to be successful in their college career. Provided one-on-one counseling to students assigned to the caseload. Worked directly with students to help create creative solutions to students issues.
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Operations Supervisor (Graduate Assistant)
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Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
Holmes student center employee coordinating events at NIU while working with and mentoring students. Created training programs for staff to learn new software and optimize use of old software. Provided scheduling solutions for events and staff and supervised events while delegating tasks to staff members to ensure events run as expected.
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Certified Phone Repair
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DeKalb IL
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District Manager
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May 2015 - Aug 2017
Oversaw store operations at four locations for a small personally owned business that repaired electronic devices. Created work schedules for employees at all locations and maintained inventory to include ordering and inventory control. Handled customer complaints and worked to provide unparalleled customer service. Performed interviews for new hires and trained new staff for various positions. Oversaw store operations at four locations for a small personally owned business that repaired electronic devices. Created work schedules for employees at all locations and maintained inventory to include ordering and inventory control. Handled customer complaints and worked to provide unparalleled customer service. Performed interviews for new hires and trained new staff for various positions.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science - MS, Rehabiltation Counseling -
2014 - 2016
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor’s Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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