Frank Peña

About Frank Peña

5+ years’ progressive experience in the field of career counseling and advising of…

Experience

1. Career Counselor

   Focus Employment Services

   Jul 2008 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Manage a caseload of 50+ adults with disabilities through the Magellan Behavioral Health system to reintegrate them back into the workforce and community while going through mental health recovery Assist clients with gaining comprehensive employment readiness skills such as appropriate communication techniques, interview skills training, resume production, stress management, soft skills training, and one on one counselingDevelop long-term, client-focused relationships with outside community agencies in effort to provide top-notch coordinated services to Focus/Magellan clients to promote overall well-beingFacilitate weekly “Focus on Employment” job readiness groups at Choices Network of Arizona, teaching groups of 5 to 20 about skills they need to be successful in the workplace Worked with 5 others on two committees to assist in the planning and organization of 3 large-scale (200+ attendees) employment related events (informational career conference and 2 job fairs) with the ultimate goal of helping the disabled population back to work and improving their lives for the betterSuccessfully rehabilitated 75+ clients back into the workforce (Each of them successfully maintained gainful employment for a total of 3 months with comprehensive job coaching services) Work closely with employers across the valley to understand hiring needs and practices, ensuring the highest possible chance of a match-based employment approach Update error-free, efficient client notes and comprehensive monthly reports into the Claimtrak system

Education

• Glendale Community College

  General Studies

Skills

• Career Management
• Job Fairs
• Group Training
• Interviews
• Career Counseling
• Career Skills
• Personal Development
• Career Development Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation
• Enrichment
• Personality Assessment
• Psychotherapy
• Staff Retention
• Career Assessment
• Public Speaking
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Job Search Strategies
• Employee Training
• Program Development
• Assessment for Learning
• Job Coaching
• Career Education
• Cover Letters
• Mbti
• Career Strategist
• Job Search
• Career Development
• Employer Engagement
• Strong Interest Inventory
• Training
• Motivational Interviewing
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Psychology
• Resume Writing
• Workshop Development
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Staff Development
• Counseling Psychology
• Work Life Balance
• College Recruiting