Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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Noelle V. Stills
Anderson Road
Mclean, Virginia 22102
************@*****.***
EDUCATION 1988 Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland
M.Ed. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
1986 Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts
B.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
2004 George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Certificate Job Development/Job Placement
2000 Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.
American Sign Language
2023: CERTIFEID REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
WORK EXPERIENCE:
08/2023 - present Spectrum Healthcare Resource/ OWCP Program /Dep of Labor Mclean, Virginia
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Provide vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers in the Federal government. Conduct initial assessments, transferrable skills analysis, job analysis and labor market surveys. Meet in person or telephonically with injured workers to develop a vocational rehabilitation plan. Trained in OWCP policy and procedures. Provide monthly progress reports on case development. Work in a team effort approach with claims examiners, and rehabilitation specialist to coordinate total rehabilitation services.
11/2014- 3/2023 Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, Maryland
Floating Substitute
Responsible for providing classroom assistance at various school locations. Assist with classroom behavior issues, document attendance, assist in determining grades for students, provides one on one assistance for special education students. Provide administrative duties in school office, answer telephones and assist in administering tests. Provide overall assistance in all phases of school administration.
8/26/2013-3/20/2014 Rehabilitation Services Administration District of Columbia Government
Washington, DC
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation services to persons with a mental or physical disability. Developed vocational rehabilitation plans, reviewed job seeking skills techniques, and resume development. Provided counseling and guidance to secure suitable and gainful employment. 8/2012 – 3/2013 PRS, Inc. / Arlington County Behavioral Health Division Arlington, Virginia
Employment Specialist
Worked on a contractual basis with Arlington County Behavioral Health Division, Providing job development/job placement activities for mentally ill transition students, and substance abuse population. Conducted vocational screenings, and developed employment plans. Assisted with independent living skills and travel training activities. Maintained case documentation of client progress, submitted monthly statistical reports. Conducted employment dinners for older mentally ill population at the Clubhouse and provided job retention services. 9/2011- 6/2012 Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore Maryland
Substitute Teacher
Responsible for assisting teachers in classroom setting with lesson plans, grading, behavior Issues, reading, writing, study skills and vocational preparation. Provided one on one assistance with special education students. Monitored attendance, attended staff meetings. 2/2008-9/2010 Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland
Judicial Affairs /Coordinator Community Services
Responsible for investigating and adjudicating persons who violated the Student Code of Conduct. Presided over judicial hearings, issued sanctions to students found guilty of violating the code of conduct. Submitted annual reports, adhered to the Jean Cleary Act, worked in a team effort with campus police team. Assisted with resident assistance training, New Student Orientation. Organized a guest speaker series to address behavior and augment student success. 8/2007-2/2008 Maryland State Department of Education Baltimore, Maryland
Disability Determination Services
Rehabilitation Specialist
Interviewed claimants applying for social security disability benefits. Scheduled consultative exams, collected medical evidence. Conducted job analysis information and prepared reports for medical team to review to determine eligibility for benefits. 4/2007-8/2007 Maryland Workforce Technology Center Baltimore, Maryland
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Conducted vocational evaluations for transition students, and general disability population. Submitted weekly reports with recommendations for suitable and gainful employment for clients. Worked collaboratively with community resources and the state vocational rehabilitation counselors to assist persons with a disability.
1998-2007 District of Columbia Government/Rehabilitation Services Administration Washington, D.C.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Provided vocational rehabilitation services to the deaf, hard of hearing, blind, HIV/AIDS, transition students, and substance abuse populations. Serviced wards 6, 7, 8 and persons outsourced from ST. ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL. Developed vocational plans, collected and reviewed medical documentation with the medical team. Assisted clients with travel training, utilized American Sign Language and provided job retention services .Maintained a caseload of 100 plus cases, provided documentation of all activities.
District of Columbia Government/Office of Workers Compensation Washington, D.C.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Responsible for providing vocational evaluations, job development, job analysis, medical management services for injured DC government employees. Worked in a team approach with insurance adjusters, attorneys, hearing examiners to resolve cases. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: Friends School Alumni Association
FOOD BANK OF MARYLAND
Horton’s Kids, Washington, D.C. For
Love of Children, Washington, DC
ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Friends School Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Completion of Marine Corp Marathon, Maryland Marathon, Chesapeake Bay Swim HOBBIES: BALLET, SWIMMING, SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING, READING, CURRENT EVENTS, ICE SKATING, Running, Zumba
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