VMunoz Resume

Vasantha Munoz

 

1950 Ona Marie Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89032· (562) 405-4118 · Email: springamor2000@yahoo.com

 

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                                            Professional Position

Employment

Department of Ecomonic Security, bullhead city, AZ     05/2011 – 09/2012

Rehabilitation Service Specialist III

  • Provide guidance and counseling services to individuals with disabilities for purposes of career exploration and Independent Living Skills.
  • Conducts intakes with consumer for services, to describe the Rehabilitation and Independent Living Program.
  • Collects and analyzes a variety of assessments and medical, psychological, social and other information to determine eligibility for services and to develop an individual plan.
  • Problem solving and decision making solutions in partnership with consumer, and local behavioral health clinic team.
  • Responsible for case management including compliance with case documentation, following policy and procedures per state and federal regulations and guidelines, authorizing consumer services, monitoring rehabilitation progress and managing financial Independent Living budgets.

 

Bullhead city Junior high School, bullhead city, AZ             07/09- -05/11

Guidance Counselor

  • Responsible for conducting individual and group counseling for all middle students targeting personal/social, educational, and career goals.
  • Consulting with parents, teachers, school administration, and community in regards to students’ educational progress.
  • Teaching Career Development elective classes to 8th grade students
  • Coordinate a peer mediation/ Mentoring program.
  • Classroom visits and observations
  • Work closely with the Special Education Department.

 

Ray borane Middle School, Douglas, AZ                                    01/08- 07/09

School Counselor

  • Responsible for conducting individual and group counseling for all middle students experiencing personal, social, behavioral, or family problems.
  • Consulting with parents, teachers, school administration, and community in regards to students’ academic progress.
  • Develop and process student’s schedules on a semester basis and complete schedule changes as needed.
  • Coordinate/facilitate awards assemblies quarterly.
  • Print and distribute transcripts.
  • Coordinate a peer mediation/ Mentoring program.
  • Classroom visits and observations
  • Attend weekly meetings with administration and Special Education Department.
  • Facilitate and participate in  Child Study Team Meetings weekly.

 

 

Brooks College, Long Beach, CA                                                  02/05-12/07

Registrar

  • Responsible for applying and monitoring all academic policies and procedure necessary for compliance with accreditation.
  • Manage, maintain, and process all student academic records.
  • Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress, process status / program changes, facilitate graduation, input term course offerings, and run reports for other departments.
  • Work closely with other departments to monitor and proactively assist students to resolve outstanding issues
  • Facilitate the annual graduation ceremony.
  • Participate in meetings/ committees with Managers, Department Chairs, and Dean of Education.

Achievements

  • As of 11/1/06, receive a promotion from Academic Advisor to Registrar 

 

Pennylane Centers, North Hills, CA                                            09/04- 02/05

Social Worker                                                                                                          

  • Responsible for directly providing case management for all probation and DCFS residents targeting emancipation goals.
  • Act as a liaison with Probation and DCFS to discuss residents’ progress.
  • Facilitate group on a daily basis regarding target goals, resident’s progress, etc.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and Quarterly meetings.
  • Coordinate with Independent Living Plan Coordinator to develop vocational plans.
  • Arrange for procurement of CAID, Birth Certificate, School ID, and SS Card.
  • Arrange for Home Passes, personal and formal contacts, and transportation.

 

Long Beach Job Corps Center, Long Beach, CA                          02/00- 05/04

Career Counselor                                                                                                  

  • Responsible for directing the career development for trainees in all aspects of center life (i.e.: personal and social development, vocational, and educational) targeting long term employment.
  • Provide monthly individual counseling sessions.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and detailed records of trainees’ progress.
  • Participate in case conferences with resident advisors, mental health, instructors, WBL coordinator, transitional specialist, parents, and social workers.
  • Coordinate and facilitate small social skills enhance groups weekly.
  • Properly assist in supervising employees.
  • Act as a chairperson in Career Team Management Meetings.

Achievements

  • Received counselor of the quarter in 2001, 2002 (for two quarters), and 2003.

 

 

Education

 

University of La Verne, La Verne, CA                                          09/01- 06/03

Master of Science Degree – School Counseling                                                      

 

University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA                              09/93-08/97

Bachelors of Arts Degree – Social Science