Rachel Foster

Dedicated and compassionate vocational rehabilitation professional with expertise in disability services, special education, and resource coordination. Experienced in helping individuals with disabilities achieve career and life goals by leveraging community resources, advocacy, and individualized support plans. Skilled in American Sign Language (ASL), case management, and vocational counseling with a strong background in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Key Experience

Deaf Mentor – Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind (2024–Present)

• Support families navigating deafness.
• Collaborate on IFSP development and language monitoring.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Blind/Visually Impaired – Texas Workforce Solutions (2024)

• Created Individual Plans for Employment (IPEs), counseled clients, and coordinated services for 40+ individuals.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Deaf/Hard of Hearing – Arizona Department of Economic Security (2021–2024)

• Provided ASL-accessible counseling, managed a caseload of 40+, and conducted employment readiness workshops.

Human Services II – Arizona Department of Economic Security (2017–2021)

• Delivered public assistance services, crisis intervention, and case management for 20+ clients daily.

Support Coordinator II – Arizona Department of Economic Security (2015–2016)

• Developed service plans and facilitated coordination of care for 40+ clients through home visits and advocacy.

Core Skills & Certifications

• Arizona Alternative Teacher Certification (Valid 2025–2027)
• ASL (ASLPI Score: 3+)
• Vocational Counseling, Case Management, Resource Navigation, Disability Advocacy
• Crisis Intervention, Communication, MS Office, Case Management Software

Education

• M.Ed. in Special Education (In Progress – University of Arizona)
• B.S. in Criminal Justice (Arizona State University, Magna Cum Laude)
• A.A.S. in Laboratory Science & Technology (Rochester Institute of Technology)