Tommy Cox, Director of Vocational Services

“Placing the consumer first has long been the hallmark of RHA Howell Care Centers, Inc. Developing community resources and partnerships expands the services we offer and enables consumers to achieve their vocational goals.  I am very proud of this organization and its commitment to excellence in supporting persons with disabilities.”

Experience

  • Provides vocational support with emphasis on program development, vocational assessment, counseling, training and job placement.
  • 31 years of experience in vocational counseling and program development in both the public and private sector
  • Developed and managed a Regional Community Rehabilitation Program serving counties in Eastern, Central and Western regions of North Carolina designed to enable individuals with disabilities to have an opportunity to enter the world of work.
  • Developed new program initiatives working with county, state, local mental health entity’s and federal agencies.
  • Designed and implemented a School Transition Program designed to provide vocational training and job placement to juniors and seniors. 

 

Education 

·         B.A., Sociology and Social Welfare

·         M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Public Management Certificate, State of North Carolina Public Managers Program

Membership

  • National Rehabilitation Association
  • North Carolina Providers Council
  • North Association of Community Colleges

Awards

  • North Carolina Rehabilitation Association President Award
  • Goldsboro Community Affairs Commission Distinguished Services Award
  • Wayne County Job Training Partnership Association, Outstanding Service Award
  • Southeast Region Vocational Rehabilitation Presidents Award
  • Diversified Opportunities Eagle Award
  • Wayne County Juvenile Crime Prevention President Award

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