New Jersey Rehabilitation Association
www.njrehabassociation.webs.com
Mission Statement
"The New Jersey Rehabilitation Association (NJRA) is a member organization whose
mission is to promote ethical and excellent practice in rehabilitation."
President: Jennifer Doyle, MS, CRC
Vocational Rehab Counselor I
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Jennifer.Doyle@dol.state.nj.us
Jennifer Doyle, MS, CRC is currently serving as President for the New Jersey
Chapter of NJRA. Jennifer has worked for the past 7 years with the NJ Department
of Labor and has worked for the past two as a Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor. Jennifer is a graduate of Rowan University where she majored in
Communications and in 2007 she graduated with her Masters degree in
Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Jennifer is currently
taking classes at Camden County College with the hopes of becoming a certified
interpreter for the Deaf. Jennifer will be starting her second year as a
clinical supervisor for the Rehabilitation Counseling program at UMDNJ.
President-elect: Amy M. Kaboski, MS, LRC, CRC, CPRP, NCC, DCC
Vocational Rehab Counselor
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
amy.kaboski@dol.state.nj.us
Amy M. Kaboski, MS, LRC, CRC, CPRP, NCC, DCC is currently employed as a
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the NJ Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation Services in Neptune, NJ. She has served as Member-at-Large with
NJRA for the past 3 years (2006-2008) and is presently serving as
President-Elect. She is also currently serving as Member-at-Large for the
Northeast Rehabilitation Association (2008-2009). She completed her graduate
degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at UMDNJ and her undergraduate degree in
Psychology & Psychiatric Rehabilitation at UMDNJ & Kean University. She is a
Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor and a National Certified Counselor.
Past President: William F. Green, MS, LRC, CRC
Assistant Professor.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
greenwf@umdnj.edu
William F. Green, M.S., LRC, CRC, CSW, CPRP has over 39 years of experience in
the behavioral health field. He was the Assistant Director for Vocational
Rehabilitation Services at Philadelphia State Hospital for seventeen years;
Director of Rehabilitation Services at TRIS, a community mental health center
located in Stratford New Jersey, for three years; and Director of Acute Care
Services at the Steininger Center, a community mental health center in Cherry
Hill, New Jersey for ten years.
From 1996 through 2000, he was an Instructor at the University of Medicine &
Dentistry of New Jersey’s School of Health Related Professions, teaching in the
graduate degree program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Since June of 1999, he
has also been teaching in the Master of Science Degree Program in Rehabilitation
Counseling, and was appointed to full-time Assistant Professor in May, 2000.
Courses that he has taught include: Foundations of Counseling; Theories of
Counseling and Personality; Role of the Family in Rehabilitation; Community
Counseling and Resources; Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability; Group
Counseling; Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling; Counseling
Techniques I & II; Career Development Theory; Career Counseling and
Consultation; and Practicum and Internship in Counseling.
Bill was the recipient of the UMDNJ “Excellence in Teaching” Award” in 2005. He
also serves on several state-wide advisory boards, is the current Past-President
of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association, and in
2006 was the recipient of this Board’s “Meritorious Service Award”. In October
2007, Governor Jon Corzine appointed Bill to the New Jersey State Board of
Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Counselor Examiners Committee, where he
is the only rehabilitation counselor in the state to serve in this capacity.
This Committee oversees the licensing of professional and rehabilitation
counselors in New Jersey; reviews the content and duration of courses of study
offered by colleges and universities for advanced degrees in counseling and
rehabilitation counseling; and reviews ethical complaints directed toward
licensed NJ counselors.
Bill received his Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, with a
Specialization in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, from Boston University in 1986,
and he has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 1975. He became a New
Jersey Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor in 1999. He is also a Certified
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, and a New Jersey Certified Social
Worker.
Secretary: Stacey Smith, MS, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
stacey.smith@dol.state.nj.us
Stacey Smith, MS, CRC has been working as a vocational rehabilitation counselor
for NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for over 8 years. Prior to
this, she has worked in community rehabilitation programs as a Vocational
Evaluator. She has a MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling form UMDNJ. In
addition, Stacey is an Adjunct Instructor with the Rehabilitation Counseling
program at UMDNJ, where she has taught courses in Tests and Assessments. She is
a certified rehabilitation counselor and has provided clinical supervision to
students in the Rehabilitation Counseling program.
Treasurer: Barbara Lee, MA
Monday Morning Coordinator
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
barbara.lee@njcdd.org
Barbara A. Lee, MA has been a board member of the NJ Rehabilitation Association
since 1996. She has served as Chapter President (2003), and Chapter Treasurer
(2006-present). Barbara has served on the following committees: Newsletter,
Fundraising, Program Planning, and Financial. She is also a board member of the
Northeast Rehabilitation Association, serving as Member at Large (2008), and
President-Elect (2009).
Barbara is currently employed as a Project Coordinator for the NJ Council on
Developmental Disabilities. Prior to this she was employed with the NJ Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation both as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and
Counseling Supervisor. Barbara received both a Bachelors degree in Psychology in
1992 and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 1994 from Seton Hall
University. She has also completed coursework in Psychiatric Rehabilitation at
the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Members at Large
Rebecca Shulman, MA, CRC, LRC is currently employed as Manager of Special
Projects for Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in East Orange. In that role, one
of her responsibilities is to oversee the Agency’s job placement programs for
individuals who have disabilities. Rebecca also works one-on-one with program
participants who have disabilities to provide them with vocational counseling
and assist them in reaching their employment goals. She also provides overall
program management to the JVS home based employment program and the JVS Goodwill
Career Center. The Career Center provides vocational evaluation, technology
assessment and job placement assistance to individuals who are deaf or who have
a hearing loss.
In January of 2007, Rebecca retired from the State of New Jersey’s Department of
Labor and Workforce Development after a 33 year career with the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS.) When she retired, Rebecca was Chief
of Field Services responsible for the operation of DVRS offices in Essex, Union,
Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, Monmouth and Mercer Counties. Rebecca has a
Masters degree in Counseling and Personnel Services and is a New Jersey Licensed
and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
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Lorrie Covolesky, MS, CRC began working in the field of Vocational
Rehabilitation in 1996 at the Abilities Center of Southern NJ, Inc. serving as a
Case Manager for individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. Lorrie
completed a Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling degree at the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2007 and obtained the Certified
Rehabilitation Credential. She currently serves as a Clinical Team Manager at
the Abilities Center and oversees the adult facility based services and the
Vocational Evaluation services. Lorrie believes in the work she does each day
and in the value of all people. She feels that rehabilitation professionals must
constantly remain aware of what we can and should be doing to empower the
individuals we serve to reach their highest potential.
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Elizabeth Denham is the Senior Vice President of Program Operations at Community
Quest, Inc. She is celebrating her 15th year of employment since joining
Community Quest in 1994 in pursuit of a more rewarding career. Elizabeth
oversees the CARF accredited vocational rehabilitation programs and residential
operations in Southern New Jersey. She has been a member of the New Jersey
Rehabilitation Association since 2001 and currently serves a as a member at
large. She has served the Board in the past as secretary from 2003-2005 and as
President in 2006. Elizabeth is also a member of the Association for Choices in
Community Supports & Employment Services where she served as Secretary from
2002-2003. Elizabeth is s graduate of Widener University.
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Joni Dolce, MS, CRC, CPRP is an Assistant Professor and Employment Consultant in
the Integrated Employment Institute in the Department of Psychiatric
Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at the University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey, where she provides training and technical assistance to
providers, consumers, families and others to achieve employment outcomes. Joni
has several years of experience working in Supported Employment services,
providing both direct employment services and supervising Supported Employment
staff. Her research interests include gaining a better understanding of employer
perspectives regarding hiring and employing individuals with psychiatric
disabilities. Joni has been a Board member for the NJ Rehabilitation Association
since 2006.