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Benjamin Reinhart

Kansas City,KS

Summary

I have about 18 months of experience in providing direct support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am CPR and medication administration certified. I have worked as both a DSP and a House Lead. I have worked with person-centered support plans as well as behavior support plans. I feel that the spiritual growth and enrichment of the individuals that I serve is just as important if not more important than simply meeting their physical needs. I am well formed theologically and desire to live out my faith by growing in love. I have learned to see the good in people and to speak words of encouragement. I am a good speaker and writer and have counseling experience dealing with people from all walks of life; meeting people where they are at and helping them to go further.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

House Leader/DSP

L'Arche Heartland
10.2024 - Current
  • Improved living environment for residents by overseeing daily operations and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
  • Managed household budgets efficiently, ensuring timely payment of bills and proper allocation of resources.
  • Enhanced community relationships by organizing events and fostering positive communication between residents and staff.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the property by creating schedules and assigning tasks to housekeeping staff.
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.

Senior DSP

Johnson County Developmental Supports
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

DSP

L'Arche Heartland
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Seminarian

Archdiocese Of Kansas City In Kansas
05.2019 - 06.2023

Community living, ICARE (Inclusive Catholic Activities and Religious Experiences) singing and worship for special needs community in Kansas City, theology studies, leading prayer, preaching, writing, visitation of the sick and homebound, pastoral care, teaching, and building intentional communities.

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Mirror Inc Substance Abuse Treatment Center Shawnee - KS
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Utilized Motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and spirituality to help people manage their addictive tendencies in order to help them make healthier choices.
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Seminarian

Diocese Of Kansas City St. Joseph
06.2015 - 05.2017

Community living, philosophy studies, leading prayer, preaching, writing, visitation of the sick and homebound, pastoral care, teaching, and building intentional communities.

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Mirror Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Assessed and treated patients through motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and risk management, while making referrals for comorbid conditions.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in an outpatient treatment facility.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Front Royal, VA
07-2025

Theology

St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS
05.2014

Skills

  • Preaching homiletics
  • Teaching
  • Building intentional community
  • Prayer
  • Communication skills
  • Writing
  • Pastoral care
  • Integrity
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

House Leader/DSP

L'Arche Heartland
10.2024 - Current

Senior DSP

Johnson County Developmental Supports
01.2024 - 10.2024

DSP

L'Arche Heartland
08.2023 - 12.2023

Seminarian

Archdiocese Of Kansas City In Kansas
05.2019 - 06.2023

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Mirror Inc Substance Abuse Treatment Center Shawnee - KS
06.2017 - 05.2019

Seminarian

Diocese Of Kansas City St. Joseph
06.2015 - 05.2017

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Mirror Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - Theology

St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

Theology

St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Washburn University of Topeka
Benjamin Reinhart