Experience

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  Opportunity partners

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2012

  Supervised a team of five, including hiring, training, retention, recognition and performance reviews. Development, implemented and monitored budget for Vocational Evaluation department. Developed marketing materials to present to potential referral sources and community evaluation sites. Audited case files to maintain Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards. Evaluated clients in situational assessment settings in the community. Designed evaluation plans for clients so that needs were identified and evaluation methods were planned. Determined possible ergonomic/work accommodations for clients in the work environment. Identified client interests, skills and limitation. Developed and implemented new tests and programming ideas as well as researched evaluation methods.

  • Manager-Vocational Evaluation

    Nov 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Vocational Evaluator

    Jan 2006 - Nov 2009
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  Lifetrack resources

  May 2006 - Jan 2007

  Employment specialist

  Provided job development and placement for clients. Developed and implemented summer youth transition program. Provided job coaching and retention services for clients. Lead job connections meetings and services as transition specialist for the team.

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  Vocational restoration services, inc.

  Jul 2012 - now

  Qualified rehabilitation consultant

  Provide direct disability management, vocational services, placement, job seeking skills, vocational testing, and counseling to injured workers. Provide consultation and expert witness services to attorneys, employers and insurers.