AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Rehabilitation Counselor
SUMMARY: Top notch Rehabilitation Counselor with over eight years experience in providing vocational counseling for individuals with severe mental and physical disabilities and serious, handicapping vocational problems.
Summary of Qualifications
Deep knowledge of principles and objectives of vocational rehabilitation counseling.
Exceptional knowledge of commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards and requirements.
Strong knowledge of private and public programs serving the unemployed.
Profound knowledge of laws regulating employment and employer-employee relations.
In-depth knowledge of social and psychological problems of disabled persons.
Uncommon knowledge of the basics of psychology, sociology and economics in relationship to employment and counseling of the handicapped.
Complete knowledge of elements of mental illness and approved treatment methods.
Sound knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric conditions related to the rehabilitation process.
Remarkable knowledge of community organizations and resources including agencies involved in job placement, vocational rehabilitation and work training.
Deep knowledge of employment and labor market trends; principles and techniques of interviewing.
Exceptional ability to follow complex policies and administrative procedures.
Immense ability to interview and counsel vocationally handicapped individuals.
Sound ability to plan and direct rehabilitation services programs for clients.
In-depth ability to apply principles of rehabilitation counseling; analyze and interpret medical, social, psychological and educational data to develop an action plan based on that data.
Professional Experience
Rainbow County, Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
Interview individuals referred for vocational rehabilitation services.
Evaluate work skills and capacities; assist clients in identifying vocational problems and formulating vocational plans.
Analyze information received from referring source, client and case history; develop a vocational diagnosis and rehabilitation plan.
Administer and arrange for administration of vocational aptitude and interest tests; interpret tests to clients.
Refer clients to Vocational Rehabilitation Workshop, schools, skill training centers, work experience assignments and other training programs.
Assist clients in finding work by counseling and teaching job seeking skills.
Solicit jobs from local employers; research data on labor market and local demand conditions.
Monitor progress of clients through conferences with teachers, supervisors, trainers, etc. Counsel and assist clients with personal adjustments during the rehabilitation process; measure progress and adjust program as needed.
Complete periodic summary reports to keep referring sources informed.
Train counselors in techniques of rehabilitation counseling.
Conduct handling of complex cases; consult on case management.
Maintain liaison with other agencies in the field of rehabilitation services; coordinate work and cooperate in programming.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Rainbow County, Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I
Interviewed and evaluated handicapped applicants, and conferred with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of handicap, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation.
Accepted and recommended acceptance of suitable candidates.
Determined suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
Planned and arranged for applicant to study or train for job.
Assisted applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program.
Aided applicant in obtaining medical and social services during training.
Promoted and developed job openings and placed qualified applicant in employment.
Rainbow County, Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN 1998 - 2000