KATE BENOY
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Social services professional with over ten years of experience working with vulnerable populations which include mental health patients, overdose survivors, inmates and individuals experiencing homelessness while exercising professionalism under all circumstances. Skilled in the interviewing and assessment process to determine proper referrals to appropriate agencies for individualized care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Resources Coordinator
Lee County, Human and Veteran Services
06.2025 - Current
- Assist in matching clients experiencing homelessness with housing to meet individual needs
- Support communication between renters and landlords
- Complete timely inspections to ensure safe habitability which meet both NSPIRE and HUD Housing Quality Standards
- Support clients in keeping long-term housing and promote self-sufficiency
- Collaborate with case managers to find appropriate housing for their clients
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
St. Matthew’s House
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Build relationships with community organizations, schools, and businesses to increase volunteer involvement
- Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers
- Link individuals who are on probation to community service
- Document community service clients’ hours and provide to probation officers
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children and Families, State of Florida
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Investigate reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment
- Assess family environments and child safety
- Crisis intervention
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with community partners to facilitate effective case management
- Implement case management plans including safety plans for present danger or impending danger
- Assessed the need for legal intervention, making recommendations to supervisors and collaborating with legal teams to ensure child’s safety and wellbeing
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Community of Hope
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Case manager for Washington D.C. Residents who have experienced homelessness to maintain permanent housing
- Conducts required monthly home visits, quarterly case plans, and biopsychosocial assessments
- Establishes healthy rapport with clients and create individualized measurable goals to assist in maintaining permanent housing
- Proficient in documenting all contacts, attempted contacts, and collateral contacts in client’s chart
- Maintains strong advocacy skills and able to link clients to resources
Certified Correctional Officer
Howard County Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintains care and custody of inmates in an adult detention facility with dignity and respect while adhering to the facilities policies and procedures
- Ensure that inmates are in their designated cell/bunk and deliver unit counts in a timely manner
- Observes inmate's mood and behavior and uses good communication skills to address any issues while remaining calm to diffuse tense situations
Pregnant Women Recovery Care Coordinator
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Maintains caseload of pregnant women and women with children who are on or interested in receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
- Monthly face to face meetings at client's home, rehab center, jail, or recovery house
- Oversees Peer Support Specialist team to ensure data is being gathered and recorded appropriately
- Complete and log accurate data regarding medical assisted treatment
- Educates clients on Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Methadone options
- Coordinate with providers of medication-assisted treatment to develop care plans for participants
Overdose Survivor Support / Patient Care Coordinator
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Engaged overdose survivors in hospital settings to connect them to treatment services
- Coordinated inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment referrals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Detention Services Officer
Tulare County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Ensured safety and supervision of juveniles in a detention setting
- Conducted intake screenings and processed admission/release documentation
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and facility procedures
- Managed property intake and contraband inspections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University
02-2026
Associate degree - undefined
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD01-2020
Honorable Discharge - undefined
United States Air Force
Fort Meade08-2008
Skills
- Homelessness prevention
- Affordable housing
- Housing navigation
- Training and facilitation
- Landlord relations
- Supportive services coordination
Timeline
Housing Resources Coordinator
Lee County, Human and Veteran Services
06.2025 - Current
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
St. Matthew’s House
12.2024 - 06.2025
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children and Families, State of Florida
04.2024 - 12.2024
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Community of Hope
10.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Correctional Officer
Howard County Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 08.2022
Pregnant Women Recovery Care Coordinator
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
08.2018 - 08.2021
Overdose Survivor Support / Patient Care Coordinator
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
12.2017 - 08.2018
Detention Services Officer
Tulare County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2015 - 08.2017
Associate degree - undefined
Anne Arundel Community College
Honorable Discharge - undefined
United States Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University