- Adolescent mental health
- Juvenile justice system
- Special Education advocacy, especially for children currently or formerly involved with CPS or Youth Services
Caitlyn Benedict BSW, LSW
Huntington,WV
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Social Worker with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Case Manager
Prestera Health Services
Huntington, WV
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver supportive counseling services to elementary and middle school-aged children
- Facilitate weekly collaboration with treatment team members to ensure continuity of care
- Execute timely documentation of treatment notes
- Maintain comprehensive tracking of assessments, consents and releases to uphold compliance with electronic health record regulations
- Perform detailed psychosocial evaluations to determine medical necessity, determine diagnoses and formulate appropriate service recommendations
SOC Family Coordinator
Prestera Health Services
Huntington, WV
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated Nurturing Parenting groups to enhance family relationships.
- Conducted home visits to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
- Participated in monthly Family Resource Network meetings.
- Collaborated with Playmates Child Development Center to provide Tier I and Tier II services to children in Pre-K programs.
Ongoing Service Coordinator
TOTally SC, Inc/WeeCare BTT, Inc
Huntington, WV
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate services for children in Birth to Three program.
- Facilitated IFSP Meetings in compliance with IDEA federal regulations.
- Collaborated with local school boards to facilitate the transition of children from IFSP to IEP, in compliance with IDEA regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of child development and best practices.
- Maintained records to ensure compliance with all state and federal mandates.
Family Support Specialist
Lasting Solutions
Winfield, WV
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Monitored progress of families and reported findings to DoHS (DHHR), attorneys, guardians ad litem, probation and other court personnel.
- Facilitated parenting education programs with families and conducted home visits to provide support and resources.
- Completed CAPS Assessments and prepared reports for DoHS (DHHR) and the court system.
- Certified as CANS Trainer while employed with this agency.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local schools, agencies, and organizations for resource collaboration.
Youth Services Social Worker
ResCare, Inc/CHS of WV
Huntington, WV
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Cooperated with DoHS (DHHR) employees as a contracted Youth Services Social Worker, representing the State of West Virginia DoHS (DHHR).
- Collaborated closely with probation, community organizations, foster care/adoption agencies and court system.
- Coordinated with Child Protective Services to meet overlapping client needs.
- Facilitated placement of children in foster homes, residential treatments, kinship homes and family reunification when possible, acting as guardian while children were in state custody.
- Completed Youth Behavior Evaluations on every client in care.
- Led multidisciplinary treatment meetings for children in state custody or involved with court system.
- Prepared court reports detailing client progress when required for legal proceedings.
- Represented Cabell County DoHS (DHHR) on the Cabell County Juvenile Drug Court treatment team.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2012
Skills
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Family and individualized service plans
- Program follow-up and assessment
- Community liaison
- Client advocacy
- Meeting facilitation
Certification
Licensed Social Worker, State of WV (AP00944187)
Interests
Timeline
School-Based Case Manager
Prestera Health Services
09.2025 - Current
SOC Family Coordinator
Prestera Health Services
04.2025 - 08.2025
Ongoing Service Coordinator
TOTally SC, Inc/WeeCare BTT, Inc
05.2016 - 02.2020
Family Support Specialist
Lasting Solutions
01.2015 - 03.2016
Youth Services Social Worker
ResCare, Inc/CHS of WV
05.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Social Work -
Marshall University