TRACEY WARNER
t_warner@sbcglobal.net
1725 10th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 410-3819
OBJECTIVE
A position that offers progressive growth and development while utilizing my skills and experience in or around the East Bay
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over six years quality experience working as an Educational and Employment Advisor
Experience with intake assessments, case management, counseling, vocational evaluation, and career exploration
Knowledgeable of social and employment barriers faced by economically disadvantaged persons
Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Internet
Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Able to work in culturally diverse environments
Enthusiastic, work well with others, eager to learn new skills
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Employment Partnership, Oakland, CA
Senior Work Experience Counselor
6/05-Present
Provide services to Oakland youth and young adults ages 14-24 who face enormous challenges to gaining work experience, education, and other life skills vital to ensuring economic independence
Counsel and advise at-risk youth in a variety of work – related issues, develop individualized program and career goals/objectives
Provide labor market orientation and work maturity instruction, facilitate weekly pre-employment and life skills workshops
Assist with job development for youth participating in and completing program activities
Maintain complete client files by documenting and tracking progress and recruit appropriate youth for program participation
Goodwill Industries, San Francisco, CA
Vocational Specialist – SFSD and Prop 36 Program
3/04-6/05
Worked with female inmates through the San Francisco Sheriffs Department and with Prop 36 clients
Created and facilitated life skill workshops around employment barriers, job search process, decision making, and how to obtain a better quality of life
Conducted intake assessments and exit interviews to inmates and clients ready to be released from jail or program
Worked with men, women, and young adults ready to complete residential treatment
Responsible for finding clients suitable employment, housing, and teaching them to be self sufficient
Documented clients progress and maintained appropriate documentation in case files in accordance with CARF standards
Made appropriate referrals for additional services as needed
Goodwill Industries, San Francisco, CA
Vocational Counselor- Transitional Employment
1/03-3/04
Conducted screening and intake interviews with potential participants interested in Goodwill programs
Coordinated intakes and assessments with referring agents
Developed vocational plans with the participants and other members of the rehabilitation team
Provided case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and on and off site job retention services
Made appropriate referrals for additional services as needed
Conducted staffing and case conferences with the participant and internal and external team members
Administered, score, and interpret appropriate standardized vocational assessment instruments
Documented clients’ progress and maintain appropriate documentation in case files in accordance with CARF standards
Goodwill Industries, San Francisco, CA
Vocational Counselor- On-Line Distance Learning
3/02-1/03
Worked with Cal-Works participants who were interested in gaining knowledge of various computer applications by completing on-line tutorial training in their homes
Conducted weekly to bi-weekly home-site visits to monitor client progress
Responsible for selection and implementation of the clients individually tailored training program
Developed vocational plans with clients, in cooperation with Goodwill’s other Career Services programs
Provided counseling, guidance, training, and intervention services to clients, and made appropriate referrals for additional services
Documented clients’ progress and maintain appropriate documentation in case files in accordance with CARF standards
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Employment Counselor -Walden House, Inc.
San Francisco, CA - 2001-2003
Community Health Worker - Homeless Prenatal Program
San Francisco, CA - 2000
Massage Therapist - Self Employed
San Francisco, CA - 1994-2000
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Drug and Alcohol Studies – City College of San Francisco
General Education Studies – City College of San Francisco
General Education Diploma – San Francisco, CA
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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