Alexandra Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Canton, Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

• Conducted psychosocial assessments to evaluate consumers needs to develop appropriate transition plans with each consumer• Advocated for consumers in obtaining supports, services, and appropriate benefits such as Frail Elder Waivers, MassHealth Applications, and TBI Waivers• Maintained a detailed knowledge of current agency standards and funding source regulations• Participated in Interdisciplinary team meetings regarding discharge planning

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

• Case managed and provided individual counseling• Advocated for diverse clientele expressing concern relating to crisis related to the pandemic, financial hardship, housing, and food• Co-facilitate support group dedicated towards coping with COVID-19 fatigue

Framingham, Ma

• Provide informative and friendly resources for over 800 diverse incoming Framingham State students. • Collaborate with the Orientation Team along with other faculty and staff members • Give presentations to first-year and transfer students. • Ability to adapt in unexpected situations. • Facilitate social and academic discussion while engaging students in a group and individual setting. • Help manage social media pages.• Ability to manage tasks in a timely manner.

Framingham, Ma

• A member of the Residence Life staff working in one residential hall's 24 hour security desks.• Monitor residents and guests entering and exiting the residence halls.• Regulate items entering the residence halls.• Record policy violations and incidents that occur during shifts.• Contact Residence Assistants, Residence Directors, and Campus Police in the event of an emergency.• Works as a community resource, answering questions that may be asked by residents and guests.

Framingham, Ma

• Observed numerous in-home meetings and appointments with Department of Children and Families (DCF) and became familiar with the field of social work and child welfare system• Created an informative resource guide for youth aged out of the foster care system regarding a variety of support systems including mental health counseling, life skills, shelters and other supports • Remained neutral and unbiased while actively and patiently listening to social workers and clients present• Assessed cases and information; Contribute opinions and ideas during de-briefing sessions• Communicated to social workers and different placement agencies via e-mail regarding placement status

Master'S Degree, Social Work, Msw

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminology, Senior

Activities and Societies: Deans list, Orientation Leader, Security Desk Attendant, Dance Team Member, intern through the "Inside Out.

American Sign Language, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Attended University of Southern Maine for my first 2 years of college.Attended University of Southern Maine.