Dr. Rachelle Y. Benson is a dedicated professional with years of experience within the Human Services field. Experience in overseeing, directing, managing, and supervising diverse populations and economically challenged individuals. Extensive experience with Welfare-to Work employment programs, marketing and outreach, Community Care license day programs, case management, and highly experienced in working with individual with disabilities. Dr. Benson is also a professor and educator in the field of psychology.
Range of Experience
• Oversee faith based non-profit organization – Executive Director
• Oversee all programs & services – Vice President
• Program development – Community Care License Programs (CCL)
• Director of community based programs
• Program management and supervising case management
• Job development and employer outreach
• Staff development and employee relations
• Administrative and office management
• Human Resources: recruiting, staffing, and orientating new staff
• Marketing and special events coordination
• Financial forecasting and budget analysis
• Assistive technology and job accommodation
• Classroom facilitation and curriculum development
• Project design, quality assurance (QA), and strategic planning
• Instructing and educating in the field of psychology and Christian counseling
Education
Ph.D., Psychology – 2012
Ph.D., Christian Counseling – 2010
PAW – Aenon Bible College – Ordination Certificate – 2009
PAW – Aenon Bible College – National Ministerial License 2007
PAW – Aenon Bible College – State Ministerial License 2005
Community Care License – Day Program Administrator Certificate – 2007 M.A., Human Resources Management – 1999
B.A., Behavioral Science – 1997
Associations:
San Diego N. Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation – Board Member 2015 – 2019 Pentecostal Assemblies of the World – 1991 – Present
Developmental Disability Provider Network (DDPN) – Membership 2005 – 2022 California Disabilities Services Association (CDSA/CRA) – Membership 2005 – 2018
Awards:
2022 ACTS-IU Award of Excellence in Academics
2015 SCDC – Woman of Action Award
2009 San Diego City Counsel Humanitarian Award
2007 Woman of Color – Business Star Award
2006 San Diego County – Award of Excellence
2005 Nominee for San Diego Journal Business Woman of the Year