Our Staff

of Advanced Vocational Solutions, Inc.
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		Jill C. Falk | M.Ed., CRC, CDMS jillfalk@advancedvocational.comMs. Falk has been practicing as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for over 20 years in Central Washington and is the principal owner of Advanced Vocational Solutions, Inc. Ms. Falk holds a Masters of Education in Counseling and Guidance. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Certified Disability Management Specialist. Ms. Falk provides vocational assessment services for State Fund and Self-Insured Employers. In addition, she provides expert witness services.Ms. Falk served on the state and national board of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). She has served on the Foundation for Rehabilitation Education and Research. Jill is a Past Vice-Chair of the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and Past Chair of the Ethics Committee.Ms. Falk has presented on the topic of ethics and standards in rehabilitation counseling on numerous occasions at both state and national professional conferences and to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries State Fund and Self-Insured Sections. In addition, she has presented to large employers including Boeing and Union Pacific Railroad.		The main office is located in Yakima, WA.  Additional locations can be found in the Tri-Cities and Spokane.
		Nicole Hernandez, MSW, CDMS nicoleh@advancedvocational.comMs. Hernandez has been practicing as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor since 2007 and is a principal owner of Advanced Vocational Solutions, Inc. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Certified Disability Management Specialist. Ms. Hernandez is recognized as a Vocational Provider Supervisor by the Department of Labor and Industries. She provides all phases of vocational services, working collaboratively with employers and injured workers. She is trained in forensic evaluation and provides expert testimony.
		Alexandra Carrasco, B.A. alexc@advancedvocational.comMs. Carrasco is a bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and is new to the field of Vocational Rehabilitation. Ms. Carrasco holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Washington.
		Annabel Rodriguez, B.A. annabelr@advancedvocational.comMs. Rodriguez is a bilingual Vocational Counselor that has recently entered the field of Vocational Rehabilitation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Society, Ethics & Human Behavior with a minor in Human Rights from the University of Washington.
		Lindsey Basford, Administrative Assistant lindseyb@advancedvocational.com