• Address: El Sobrante, CA 94803 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/22/09

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MEL JACOBSON
1089 Lindell Drive
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Phone: 510 223-9526


STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly experienced professional providing career counseling and expert witness testimony specializing in vocational rehabilitation services in the workers' compensation, long term disability and State Rehabilitation systems.
EMPHASIS
Repetitive stress and traumatic construction and warehouse injuries
Successful plan development for "special needs" clients due to age and or work history
Public sector employees, including firefighters, law enforcement officers
EXPERIENCE
Jacobson & Associates Vocational Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Independent Vocational Evaluator 1994 - present
Currently offering a full range of vocational services with an emphasis on developing effective vocational rehabilitation plans and timely feasibility determinations. Expert witness testimony. (Recognized Expert Witness, San Jose Superior Court) Effective use of the Internet for both plan development research and placement.
Burke and Associates
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1988-1994
Hired as a placement specialist, rapidly assumed general case management duties including 90 Day QRR Benefits Call, Testing, Job Analysis, Plan Development, Evaluation of Vocational Feasibility, Plan Monitoring, Resume Development, O.J.T. Arrangements, Transferable Skills Analysis, Modified/Alternate Work .
Conducted training workshops to assist other counselors in plan development and placement. Established a benchmark for success by maintaining placement at nearly 100%.
Rubicon Programs/California State Department of Rehabilitation
Program Manager 1984-1988
Developed vocational training programs for developmentally disabled and otherwise disadvantaged inner city youth and adults. Established a now renown foodservice program. Concurrently worked as a personal adjustment tutor with California State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS
B.A. California State University, Northridge
Professional Member - California Association of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Professionals - CARRP 1997-2004
State of California Approved Return to Work Counselor