AMBER BENTON
Springfield,OH
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social worker with over 12 plus years of experience in providing support and advocacy for individuals and families in need. Skilled in case management and committed to improving clients quality of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Social Services
Trilogy (Wooded Glen)
11.2022 - Current
- Plans develops and organizes social service programs of the health campus .
- Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
- Develops a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problem/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each need and problem identified.
- Provides information to resident and families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available.
- Holds resident first and resident quarterly meetings.
Director of Social Services
Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Plans develops and organizes social service programs of the health campus .
- Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
- Develops written plan of care for each resident that identifies problem/needs of resident and goals to be accomplished for each need and problem identified.
- Provides information to resident and families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available.
- Holds resident first and resident quarterly meetings.
Social Service Program Specialist
Greene County Family and Children First
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Provides home-based parent education and support utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum
- Assist program participants in identifying and addressing human and social service needs
Advocate for Victim Witness
Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted victims with filing and obtaining TPO’s and CPO’s
- Assisted victims with pre-trial and prepare jury trials
- Completed monthly notes into data base to track contact with victims
- Assisted victims with community resources
Case Manager/Empowerment Educator
Project Woman
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted clients with utilizing community resources for employment, housing and documentation
- Created individual service plans and empower clients to set and obtain goals
- Facilitated classes and support groups
- Accompanied clients to obtain court documentation and safety planning
Family Support Specialist
Miami Valley Development Centers Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Conducted visitation visits with clients
- Assisted families in obtaining resources available in their community
- Supported families in reaching goals set by Support Specialist and family
- Planned monthly meetings for parents with guest speakers and activities
- Aided in gaining male role models for the families children
- Processed all necessary paperwork and ensured that proper health records were up to date
- Recruited parents for enrollment into suitable programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH07-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Clark State Community College
Springfield, Ohio 06-2005
Certification
- Certified Join Our Journey Dementia Trainer.
Timeline
Director of Social Services
Trilogy (Wooded Glen)
11.2022 - Current
Director of Social Services
Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing
02.2021 - 10.2022
Social Service Program Specialist
Greene County Family and Children First
09.2019 - 01.2021
Advocate for Victim Witness
Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
Case Manager/Empowerment Educator
Project Woman
01.2016 - 01.2017
Family Support Specialist
Miami Valley Development Centers Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Antioch University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Clark State Community College
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