Vocational Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Vocational Specialist, help individuals understand their capabilities and interests, and set career goals. They explore a clients potential as it relates to the job market.
Skills : Career Counseling, Job Placement., Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Facilitated individualized services to the client that met the diverse needs of the client and focused on the discharge-planning goal.
- Completed vocational assessment that includes, but is not limited to, the clients overall rehabilitation goal, work background, interests, talents, skills, preferences, employment barriers, and coping strategies.
- Facilitated individualized job placement according to the clients preferences per the evidenced-based supportive employment model.
- Engaged the client on the topic of education and competitive employment, providing education on opportunities and benefits.
- Provided job coaching and ongoing support, assisting the client in learning job skills, navigating the workplace, and managing work relationships with other employees and supervisors.
- Identified, cultivated, and documented community employment opportunities and employer partnerships.
- Linked to community resources in areas of workplace professionalism, such as resume development, interview skills, and professional attire, and assisted in accessing those resources.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' strengths, weaknesses, and interests, ensuring tailored support for their vocational goals.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BA in Psychology
Vocational Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Vocational Specialist, serve as a key member of the Supportive Housing pilot project, Rehousing Individuals for Sustained Empowerment (RISE) with Hope, and will bring a commitment to providing excellent supportive services to project participants.
Skills : Resume Writing, Interview Coaching, Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Provided financial literacy support by linking to community resources, and creating a budget.
- Assisted in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned client, including case notes in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database.
- Networked with community service providers to identify programs and resources that will increase client skills and establish goals (life management skills, educational andor career goals, financial management skills, health and wellness goals, and decision-making skills).
- Ensured consistent contact with clients based on assessed needs, program policies, and funding guidelines.
- Participated in agency training, meetings, and special events.
- Attended regularly scheduled staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities.
- Identified, administered, and interpreted instruments used to assess students' vocational interests and aptitudes.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS Voc Rehab
Vocational Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Vocational Specialist, provide ongoing vocational services related to education and/or employment tailored to client needs connecting housing stability and mental wellness.
Skills : Vocational Assessment, Client Advocacy, Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Assisted in curriculum development activities related to work experience education, including instruction in related classes and career guidance.
- Cooperated with representatives of the California Employment Development Department, and with other agencies and organizations concerned with youth.
- Established contacts with supervisors and employers to develop job opportunities for students, and later assisted in the evaluation of the students in their job performance.
- Maintained familiarity with the industrybusiness community and other local resources that can be utilized by students in the work experience program.
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with teachers, counselors, and administrative staff of the senior high schools.
- Interpreted the rules and regulations about the work experience education program.
- Assisted in curriculum development activities related to work experience education, including instruction in related classes and career guidance.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA Psychology
Vocational Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Vocational Specialist, assists participants with choosing, preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment and works directly with participants to discuss options and goals, develop and maintain relationships with state partners, employers, and other community members, and locate barriers to employment.
Skills : Workforce Development, Skills Training., Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Provided in partnership with re-entry direct service staff, in-depth employmentvocational services to individual clients who have recently exited prison and are in the community on probation.
- Facilitated workforce development and operated employment lab at assigned Probation and Parole locations.
- Developed and conducted job readiness trainingsworkshops to further assist with the vocational goals of served clients, and performed one-on-one meetings to help individuals determine their career options, evaluate skills, and work history.
- Developed and maintained a network of employers, employment agencies, job training programs, community partners, state programs, and other placement resources and assisted with referral and placement as needed.
- Attended weekly case conference team meetings and provided 1:1 vocational case consultation to youth reentry staff.
- Participated in daily meetingscommunity groups as defined by the program.
- Assessed clients employment history, education, and skillsets to connect them with employment opportunities.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MA Counseling
Vocational Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Vocational Specialist, work with participants to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers, hold meetings and workshops to develop work skills, facilitate assessments and evaluations, be a role model for direct support professionals, and maintain close contact with participants during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy and prepares and maintain records and reports by monitoring and documenting progress.
Skills : Job Market Research, Networking Strategies., Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Developed rapport and connected clients to employment opportunities through presence on-site as well as through virtual engagement by phone text video meetings.
- Maintained individual progress notes in collaboration with clients support team.
- Educated and connected clients and employers to the Federal Bonding Program.
- Educated potential employment partners about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
- Created monthly job lead newsletter for community distribution.
- Served as a program representative as needed at community meetings.
- Assisted clients 1:1 or in a group setting with resume development, employment readiness, and job seeking.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to clients during their job search process, helping to build confidence and resilience in facing challenges.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
AAS OTA
Vocational Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Vocational Specialist, assists senior high school students in identifying vocational programs for which they have an interest and aptitude and interviews, advises, and makes job placements for students enrolled in vocational education work experience programs.
Skills : Problem-solving, Time Management., Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Assessed and reported on client progress and participation at regular intervals.
- Represented DCJ and its programs at community meetings reporting back regularly to the CRSP Program Director.
- Demonstrated a professional demeanor in all interactions with clients, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintained an organized database of all employers and housing partners and documented all such contacts.
- Tracked and updated client information using the agencys database program.
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to the Department of Corrections, and DCJ Management.
- Traveled to multiple locations, including Cherry Lane, Hares Corner, And Dover Probation Offices.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BA Psychology
Vocational Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Vocational Specialist, participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team by giving input about the clients' work activities and their progress and offering suggestions to integrate the vocational activities with clients' behavioral and life goals.
Skills : Cultural Competence, Empathy, Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Responsible for participating in agency activities, serving on committees, and communicating the agencys values and principles to others.
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring effective clinical supports and developing effective multidisciplinary teams.
- Responsible for providing training and mentoring to new and existing employees.
- Evaluated gathered information and decided on suitable employment or vocational training opportunities.
- Secured employment opportunities based on clients' needs by researching employers and contacting them about possible employment.
- Visited employers to develop knowledge of specific industries to improve working relationships and promote the services and skills clients can provide to them.
- Monitored the work progress of clients by tracking their productivity, observing them in work situations, and meeting with employers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS Human Services
Vocational Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Vocational Specialist, maintain a cumulative record of the progress of each client and prepare evaluation reports that include strengths and challenges encountered by the client and a plan of action to help the client overcome the obstacles.
Skills : Crisis Intervention, Goal Setting, Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Coordinated with and served as a liaison between the interdisciplinary team and direct care staff by explaining treatment protocols and helping to implement treatment action plans.
- Observed and reported barriers, stress, or events impeding clients' progress.
- Verified compliance of clients' work activities with wage and hour, social security, or disability regulations.
- Administered an interest assessment to help determine the best day activities for clients.
- Developed a daily activity plan based on behavioral and vocational needs.
- Organized and monitored the planning of alternate work or day program activities based on the preference of the client and the input of the interdisciplinary team.
- Researched local community-based opportunities for available general or specific activities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Cert Job Coaching
Vocational Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Vocational Specialist, responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate case notes in line with professional standards.
Skills : Time Management, Problem Solving, Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Monitored clients' daily activities, their progress, and if activities achieve the behavioral and vocational goals.
- Worked with interdisciplinary staff members by discussing clients' progress, adapting activity plans, and planning new activities.
- Planned and implemented vocational training and teaching skills to SOCP clients.
- Instructed clients in work methods such as woodworking, groundskeeping, bench work assembly, recycling, and janitorial duties.
- Trained and prepared staff on how to instruct clients in social skills and areas such as attendance, punctuality, safety, rules, procedures, and following instructions.
- Evaluated client progress and revised the client program plan to reflect the current level of achievement.
- Proactively participated in continuous improvement activities to ensure that the service continues to deliver excellent service.
- Collaborated with local businesses to create job placement opportunities, fostering partnerships that benefit both clients and employers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Dip Career Dev
Vocational Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Vocational Specialist, coach, mentor, and principal advisor help to build strong positive relationships, guide, motivate, challenge, encourage, and help students obtain employment and purposeful activity in all its guises.
Skills : Problem Solving, Time Management, Assessment and evaluation, Individualized treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management
Description :
- Managed the progress of students using a variety of coaching strategies to help overcome barriers to obtaining work opportunities.
- Undertook in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand the set of circumstances, preferences, and barriers to progression.
- Managed a complex caseload whilst recognizing my professional boundaries and accessing supervision, advice, and support when necessary.
- Co-produced personalized action plans with sequenced interventions and development opportunities.
- Responsible for setting targets and monitoring the progress of students in the Employment Project provision.
- Worked with colleagues to support policy and service delivery.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders to maximize opportunities.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
MEd Adult Ed
