Ronnesha Benjamin
Uniondale,NY
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Case Manager
EAC TASC Mental Health Court Program
The Bronx, NY
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Interface with MH and drug treatment systems and appear in court to present status reports.
- Conduct assessment interviews and arrange for clients to be placed into appropriate treatment program.
- Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients and transport/escort clients to treatment facilities when indicated.
- Maintain complete client records.
- Maintain a caseload of mentally ill offenders; conduct drug testing of clients.
Case Manager
Project Renewal Clinton Residence
New York, NY
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Conduct intake and assessments, including psychosocial evaluations of clients
- Provide case management and counseling services and assists clients in the creation and adherence to their individual living plans, identifying short term and long term objectives to be achieved
- Input all client information and updates in a timely fashion into the AWARDS system.
Case Aide
Project Renewal Clinton Residence
New York, NY
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Responsible for front desk support including answering phones, monitoring and securing entrance to the building
- Supervise Medication during schedule times
- Conduct hourly safety rounds throughout the facility
- Ensure residents comply with curfew and program guidelines
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
Waiver Service Provider (Pier Diem)
Eprine Community Services
Brooklyn, NY
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide respite, skill building, and therapeutic services for children ages 6 to 18 at home and within their community
- Assist emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged children by assisting them on developing specific skills
- Work with the child's family in teaching them how to best support the child in maintaining the necessary skills.
Housing Court Navigator / Intern
Housing Court
The Bronx, NY
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Provide general information, written materials, and assistance to eligible litigants
- Assist the Court Attorney and Judge with making copies, calling Marshals Offices, etc.
Youth Counselor
New York Mission Society Program
New York, NY
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Supervised children from grades K-6
- Participated and encouraged positive participation of all students in daily activities and events
- Assisted with planned enrichment and recreational activities at least one week ahead of schedule.
Customer Service Representative/ Cashier
CVS
Schenectady
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Advised customers on purchases and provide excellent customer service
- Serviced customers with their check out/ return items at the register
- Greeted customers and maintained up-to-date product knowledge
- Developed reputation for prompt, efficient service with high level of accuracy
- Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise.
Program Counselor
Liberty Partnership Program
Schenectady, NY
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervised children ages 10 to 14 years' old
- Participated and encouraged positive participation of all students in daily activities and events
- Assisted with implementation of daily schedule
- Assisted with planned enrichment and recreational activities at least one week ahead of schedule.
Counselor
Power Academy Minisink Beacon Summer Camp
New York, NY
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Directed and supervised children ages 4-6 in spontaneous/planned activities
- Participated in facilitating craft activities to children 8 years of age.
- Ensured the timely preparation of food for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
12.2018
Skills
- Highly organized and detailed oriented
- Great time management and sense of urgency
- Take initiative
- Adapts to changes quickly
- Effective and attentive speaking and listening
- Proficient Microsoft Office
- Case Management
Timeline
Forensic Case Manager
EAC TASC Mental Health Court Program
03.2023 - 11.2023
Case Manager
Project Renewal Clinton Residence
12.2020 - 10.2021
Case Aide
Project Renewal Clinton Residence
05.2020 - 12.2020
Waiver Service Provider (Pier Diem)
Eprine Community Services
07.2019 - 03.2020
Housing Court Navigator / Intern
Housing Court
09.2018 - 12.2018
Youth Counselor
New York Mission Society Program
04.2016 - 08.2016
Program Counselor
Liberty Partnership Program
10.2014 - 06.2015
Customer Service Representative/ Cashier
CVS
01.2014 - 12.2015
Counselor
Power Academy Minisink Beacon Summer Camp
06.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College