Craig M Benton

Supervised a team of CPS Investigators

Complete SW performance and evalution

Review Court Documents

Assist in coordinating and creating training modules

Staff cases with social workers regarding child abuse, neglect and dependency

• Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
• Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
• Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
• Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.

• Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
• Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
• Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
• Respond to reports of child abuse and neglect
• Conduct and attend child and family team meetings

• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.

• Supervised a blended team that included cps investigators, in home service social workers, and foster care workers
• Completed yearly assessment to evaluate worker competency as it relates to policy
• Staff cases with social workers bi monthly to ensure that they were following child welfare policy
• Completed random audits of case notes

• Researched evidence based placement opportunities for child welfare students
• Supervised placement by meeting for field instructors monthly and holding a weekly seminar with students
• Taught courses in human behavior 1 and 2
• Taught courses in Social Work Statistics and Child Welfare Policy

• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations regarding the NC Child Welfare Educational Collaborative for BSW and MSW Students
• Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.

• Case Planning and Case Management of victims and families who experienced child abuse and neglect with a focus on sex abuse.
• Conduct bi-monthly home visits with children and families
• Completed court reports when children were brought into DSS custody.
• Completed assessment tools to determine the need for cps involvement by doing a global assessment

• Supervised a team of investigators to evaluate the need of cps involvement with children alleged to be child abuse and neglect victims.
• Screened incoming complaint reports for child abuse, neglect and dependency
• Completed performance evaluations.
• Completed monthly staffings with social workers to ensure that they were following child welfare policy

• Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
• Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
• Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
• Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.

• Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
• Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
• Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
• Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.

• Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.

• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
• Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
• Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

• Participated in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Conveyed Army Artillery and Tanks to Log Bases A,B,C,D near the Iraqi Border
• Managed the supply chain to front line troopes.