Kharyn Benjamin
666 Autumn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Kharyn.benjamin@mail.vitytech.cuny.edu
(347)654-0962
Objective: Individual motivated by compassion seeks to use organizational and active listening skills along with a degree in Human Services in order to assist individuals with Mental Health.
Education
Bachelors in Human Services
New York City College of Technology – Brooklyn, NY
Expected Graduation: May 2018
Associate in Liberal Arts and Science
New York City College of Technology – Brooklyn, NY
2014-2016
Employment:
Jewish Board for Family and Children Services
January 2016- Present
Case Assistant/ Milieu Counselor
• Carry primary responsibility for a caseload under supervision
• Provide in-home services to residents within the scope of program regulations and mission
• Provide instruction in general safety and security to all residents
• Conduct regular safety and maintenance checks of the apartments; assist in resolving facility-related problems
• Ensure that residents understand the rules and occupancy requirements of the program and assist them in meeting them
• Complete all required documentation, such as admission package, assessments, service plans and reviews, progress notes, medication logs, walk-through and safety logs in a comprehensive and timely manner
• Assist residents in discharge planning
• Involve family members in service planning
• Escort and advocate for residents (court, school, hospital, benefits offices)
• Provide crisis management and intervention
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Participate in resident community meetings and group services
• Other duties as assigned
Veteran Support Service New York City College of Technology -Brooklyn, NY
August 2015 to December 2015
• File Documents
• Organize paperwork
• Answer Phone calls
• Assist in coordinating events
• Create and distribute flyers to promote the office as well as help provide Veterans with information
Administrative Assistant
Private Client – New York, NY
June 2013 to September 2014
June 2014 – September 2014
• File Documents
• Organize paperwork
• Import information from paperwork onto computer
Childcare Provider
Private Client- Queens, NY
April 2013 to April 2014
• Helps facilitate indoor and outdoor play.
• Prepares nutritious snacks and meals for children.
• Establishes and maintains a safe play environment for children.
• Coordinates field trips to local parks.
• Assists children with toilet training and proper hygiene.
• Demonstrates current health and safety standards when handling food, preparing meals, and when assisting children to the restroom.
Volunteer Work:
Room to Grow Foundation – New York, NY
Purvis J. Behan School Brooklyn – Brooklyn, NY
Certifications/Skills/Awards
• Trauma Trained Certificate
• Medication Trained Certification
• Code of Conduct Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• HIPPA Privacy and Security Training Certificate
• Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training Certificate
• Understanding Mental Health Certificate
• Building Affective Relationships Certificate
• NY State Driver’s License
