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Benjamin Witherspoon

Prospect Park,United States

Summary

Dynamic Program Specialist with a proven track record at Merakey, excelling in skill development and performance assessments. Adept at coordinating individual care and facilitating team meetings, I effectively manage healthcare oversight while fostering strong relationships with families and stakeholders. Committed to enhancing member outcomes through strategic planning and implementation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

Merakey
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate and complete and develop member assessments and goals
  • Facilitates team meetings as needed
  • Provides follow-up regarding medical appointments, cancelled appointments, transportation, and medical refills, etc.
  • Assess member progress with goals and objectives set forth in their assessments
  • Act as member “Plan” lead as applicable relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP; and ISP review and revision
  • Develop and implement provider services in partnership with Center Director, as required.
  • Recommend any revisions of service for members.

Program Specialist

Kencrest
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Overall coordination of individual care and services
  • Facilitates team meetings as needed
  • Coordinates healthcare and medication oversight
  • Is the point person and liaison with family and stakeholder contacts
  • Coordinating activities and appointments of individuals served and maintaining all records according to all standards.

House Supervisor

World of Life International
04.2017 - 04.2022
  • Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
  • Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
  • Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to food preparation/feeding and maintaining required supervision requirements
  • Medication management and administration
  • Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
  • Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home

Education

Cybersecurity

Immaculata University
Immaculata,PA
05-2020

Associate of Science - General Studies

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05-2018

Skills

  • Skill development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Performance assessments
  • Skill building
  • Report preparation
  • Office administration

Timeline

Program Specialist

Merakey
04.2024 - Current

Program Specialist

Kencrest
03.2022 - 04.2024

House Supervisor

World of Life International
04.2017 - 04.2022

Cybersecurity

Immaculata University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Delaware County Community College