Rickey Smith, M.Ed, CRC

Rickey Smith, M.Ed, CRC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I wouldn’t say I am goal-oriented, I would say I’m value based

  • Education

    • Auburn University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Rehabilitation & Disability Studies
    • Auburn University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Rehabilitation Counseling
    • New York University

      2021 - 2022
      Graduate Certificate Fundamentals of Global Sports Management

      Online Grad Certificate ProgramPreston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport

  • Experience

    • Auburn University

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2015
      Phonathon Team Member
    • Auburn University Athletics

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2017
      Executive Suite Ambassador
    • Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Intern

      • Meet and fill out applications for new high school students in the Coweta County School System• Assist the CRC and CA’s with caseload management and connecting with community partners

    • EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA

      Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
      Intern/Employment Coordinator

      Responsible for providing a full range of employment services for persons living with epilepsy and seizure disorders as well as assisting these individuals to locate and maintain meaningful employment. • Assists clients in setting job goals through comprehensive vocational interview and other assessment tools• Hosts weekly meetings for clients seeking employment. Specific topics discussed include organizing job searching, interviewing skills, online applications, and interpersonal skills on the job and many other topics.• Assist clients with their job search activities and is individually tailored to meet the client’s skill level. Services include providing resumes, cover letter support, job leads, interview support and follow up with employers.• Job retention services are provided to employed workers to help client succeed in their job (may accompany the client on the job and assist them to be successful)• Improves employer knowledge of and intent to hire qualified workers with epilepsy and seizure disorders• Establishes a registry of qualified workers with epilepsy and seizure disorders with EFWorks• Engage the Atlanta business community to promote hiring of qualified workers with epilepsy and seizure disorders Show less

    • Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

      Mar 2018 - Feb 2021
      Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

      Evaluate, authorize and coordinate vocational counseling activities and services for clients in the Norcross-Gwinnett County Area.Assist eligible clients in preparing for, obtaining, and/or maintaining employment, and consult with employers about client needs.Cultivate and coordinate community and agency resources in advancement of vocational goals and to ensure the provision of quality services to our clients.

    • Sedgwick

      Jul 2021 - Feb 2023
      ADA Coordinator

      Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) and accommodation efforts through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant; completes all accommodation/RTW related jurisdictional or client directed documentation, notification, or reporting; and documents client contact in claim notes as per Sedgwick CMS standardsAdheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communicationMaintains regular contact with clients following placement as per program guidelines, contacts involved individuals regarding progress on each case and makes suggestions as needed for changing plans Show less

    • Topgolf

      Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
      • Bar Back

        Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
      • Golf Services Associate

        Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
    • Amazon

      Aug 2024 - now
      ADA Accommodation Specialist

      Managing accommodation requests for Amazon employees

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CRC

      CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification)
      Jul 2017
    • Fundamentals of Global Sports Management

      New York University
      Sept 2022
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