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and personal counseling can and do overlap. My continuing effort to remain updated with career development and labor market issues and trends in the marketplace contribute to my effectiveness as a counselor in this area and in my role as Assessment or Vocational Counselor. Vocational Counseling As a Vocational Counselor, I have been able to provide Vocational or Diagnostic Assessment information to Case Managers and their customers for purposes of consideration of funding for vocational training, work experience (WEX) placement, or other programs available through Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the former Welfare -to -Work (WtW) programs. A further benefit has been to assist in the identification of vocational needs and direction that might be beneficial in the customer's development and reemployment. Workshop Leader During a period of time at the W /O /R /K Center, I was involved in conducting weekly workshops for the Center's "JTPA" customers on topics of Self- Esteem and Stress Management. Career Development and Job Search workshops were also provided to one extensive group of customers (Mitsubishi). Summary Combining my valuable experience in a broad range of relevant areas; my excellent relationships at the W /O /R /K Center; my background of providing Psychological Counseling, Career Counseling, and Vocational Assessment and Testing to a broad and diverse customer population; and my extensive professional healthcare background and education /training as a Counselor, there is much support of me as a strong candidate, I believe, for the position of Career Counselor. Summary of Qualifications • Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy • Licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist since 1981 • Extensive history dating back many years of providing Counseling and Psychotherapy services to a wide variety of clients, including multiethnic, multicultural, and the economically disadvantaged, in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and office, on an individual, familial, and group basis • Comprehensive experience working directly with unemployed or underemployed individuals (nine years), and providing Vocational Assessment and Career Counseling services (eight years), including administering and interpreting a wide array of vocational assessment instruments. • Familiarity with various aspects and resources of the Orange County mental health professional community, as well as career development and labor market information resources • Knowledgeable and experienced in working with loss (e.g., re. employment status), self esteem issues, stress management, depression and other mental health disorders, and the techniques to facilitate improved functioning and outlook • Knowledge and skill in personal and vocational evaluation to determine level of need and services • Proficient in maintaining detailed records and communicating with appropriate staff • Knowledge of and familiarity with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Welfare to Work (WtW) programs, the multiple agency partners who are a part of these programs, and excellent relationships with the staff members of the Santa Ana W /O /R /K Center • Resourceful in researching and responding to new needs and issues as they arise 2