ALBERT BENCOSME
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented and resourceful LMSW. Energetic mental health professional possesses experience in program management, leadership, youth guidance, and mentoring. Bilingual Spanish and English communicator. Currently employed in the social work field, dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for clients' best interests. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a five-year background serving the community by guiding clients in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker for Aging Services
Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
08.2019 - Current
- Provide case management and case assistance services to seniors residing within the Johnson Houses development and surrounding areas.
- Develop case plans to promote client self-determination, assist seniors with staying in the community, and promote healthy and independent aging.
- Develop and implement educational/recreational groups, support groups, etc., to meet the evolving needs of the aging population- Lead Rincon Latino senior group weekly by creating weekly activities plans with consistent attendance.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and make referrals as appropriate.
- Collaborate with community agencies to implement in-home services such as visiting nurse services, home care, and housekeeping.
- Assist with outreach efforts to increase participation
- Provide supportive counseling to seniors and their families, including crisis intervention
- Make referrals to mental health agencies as appropriate.
- Develop and foster relationships with community and government agencies- Member of Hospital for Special Surgery VOICES 60+ community group.
- Prepare documentation (assessments, case logs, case notes, etc.) as stipulated by contractual and agency standards and procedures.
- Prepares reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Silberman Aging Intern
Silberman School of Social Work
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Forming of CBPAR group project with residents at an NYCHA development- Outreach with Holmes and Isaac residents through Stanley Isaac senior center, weekly meetings, creation of surveys with residents, distribution of surveys, meeting with political figures, and Community Board 8 members
- Planning / Program Development Annual Silberman Aging Conference - Lead meetings with the conference planning committee to discuss and plan conference details, organize conference along with the conference planning committee, promotion of conference, manage and create a contact list of possible presenters, use Qualtrics software for the creation of registration form, call for proposals, evaluation of conference, Creation of program booklet using Microsoft word, create a report of Silberman Aging conference based on 61 attendees evaluations
Resident Support Social Work Intern
Hope Community, Inc.
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Administer EBO Pre-Screenings to community members in need at local events in East Harlem
- Plan events with Resident Services team for East Harlem Community and Hope Community Inc. residents (Using software such as Canva, Allseated, and Piktochart)
- Implement sustainable ideas based on the needs of residents via surveys and interactions
- Organize and facilitate in the creation of Tenant's Associations in various Hope Community Inc. resident buildings
After-School Program Coordinator
Fordham Bedford Community Services
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Contribute to developing short- and long-term program plans by monitoring student progress, assuring adherence to program policy, and evaluating tutors' performance.
- Supervise ten-line staff by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication, and enforcing expected role and relationship boundaries.
- Develop and schedule program activities per specifications and funding limitations for 15 students.
Education
Licensed Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
New York09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fordham University
Bronx, NY2015
Skills
- Event organization
- Academic tutoring
- Research and analysis
- Relationship building
- Team supervision
- CPR certified
- Information technology
- Community service
- Public relations
- Communication
- Records management
- First aid certified
Timeline
Social Worker for Aging Services
Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
08.2019 - Current
Silberman Aging Intern
Silberman School of Social Work
10.2018 - 05.2019
Resident Support Social Work Intern
Hope Community, Inc.
09.2017 - 05.2018
After-School Program Coordinator
Fordham Bedford Community Services
09.2016 - 08.2017
Licensed Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fordham University
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