Thomas Reitano

Thomas Reitano has a range of work experience in various roles and organizations.

Since 2021, they have been working as a Behavioral Health Technician at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD).

Starting from 2018, Thomas worked as a Mentor at Advocates Incorporated, where they provided one-to-one assistance to a young man with non-verbal autism, worked towards their psychosocial, educational, and vocational goals, and provided leadership, counseling, and empathy.

From 2019 to 2020, they worked as an Investigator at Onondaga County OCFS.

In 2017, Thomas worked as a Vocational Specialist at Circare, where they provided job search assistance, motivation, and vocational advice to clients with serious mental illness. Thomas also conducted home visits, wrote and modified service plans, managed medications, and provided crisis intervention. Additionally, they coordinated services for housing, finances, benefits, substance abuse, and medical appointments.

In 2015, Thomas worked as a Case Manager at NYSIF, where they analyzed and processed Workers Compensation claims and utilized their comprehensive knowledge of Workers Compensation law and policy to approve or deny medical care, compensation payments, and other requests.

From 2009 to 2015, they worked at the NYS Department of Labor as a Labor Services Representative. In this role, they provided reemployment services to individuals collecting unemployment insurance benefits by case managing over 300 individuals, providing job leads, resume and cover letter preparation, and scheduling workshops to improve job search potential and computer skills.

Thomas also has experience as a Diving Coach at Westhill-Corcoran Swimming and Diving from 2005 to 2011, where they instructed and motivated youth, provided direct instruction, and organized workouts to improve athleticism.

Lastly, they worked as a Production Supervisor at ARC of Onondaga from 2009 to 2009, where they provided services for adults with developmental disabilities, organized crews, assembled materials for janitorial services, and transported crews and materials to job sites.

Thomas Reitano earned a Master's Degree in Ed.M in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Education from the University at Buffalo, completing their studies from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Le Moyne College, where they attended from 1999 to 2003. Thomas pursued their secondary education at F-M between 1995 and 1999, although the specific degree and field of study are unknown. Additionally, Thomas Reitano attended a Dale Carnegie Class, although the duration and field of study for this class are unspecified.