Benjamin Gifford Email & Phone Number

Leicester, Nc, Us

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Facilitate and Co-facilitate Domestic Violence Intervention classes in English and Spanish.Monitor all program referrals and schedule program intakes.Complete all program intakes in English and Spanish.Complete client case plan reviews.Provide client status reports for court, DSS, and probation.Attend CFT meetings to give status updates and advocate for clients.Refer clients to community resources.Member of SPARC's IMPACT Team..

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Carry a caseload of 22-30 clients• Complete intake paperwork for all new clients• Complete annual program re-certifications • Help clients plan and implement goals• Act as a liaison between clients and landlords• Complete case notes and reports in a timely manner• Collaborate with other community agencies to streamline client care• Link families to community resources• Assist clients with housing searches and moving

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Interview eligible families and completed the enrollment process in English and Spanish• Work with Hispanic families and interpret at medical and other agency appointments• Interpret at Parent-Teacher conferences and other program events• Link families to community resources• Use Family Development Approach to support families’ work on goals• Plan and implement home visits in English and Spanish to help children prepare for school • Educate parents about child development• Help to plan and facilitate program events• Attended team meetings and collaborated with other service providers• Assist in interview and hiring process of new Home Visitors• Mentor and educate social work student interns

Waynesville, Nc 28785

• Helped with the intake process of new residents• Prepared and organized forms to be filled out for new residents files• Aided residents with socialization and integration into the community• Worked with residents on activities of daily living and personal goals• Monitored Medication Administration and attended doctor visits with residents• Counseled residents and worked on development of coping skills

Waynesville, Nc 28785

This position is the same as the position I held at Easter Seals except that I worked there full time. MHA disbanded and the company no longer exists. Easter Seals took over the management of several MHA groups homes including the one where I work. I kept my same job, but worked for a different company.

Cashiers, Nc

• Taught ESL to beginning and intermediate students• Administered placement tests and registered new students• Filled out proper paperwork and sent it to my supervisor

Certificate, Teaching English As; Foreign Language

B.A., Psychology/Hispanic Studies

Activities and Societies: Equestrian Team

Education record

Activities and Societies: COPA exchange program for study abroad. I spent a semester abroad in Costa Rica immersing myself in the Latin.