Benjamin Rose Institute

The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Established in 1908 as a Non-profit, Non-sectarian Community-based Health and Social Services Agency Is Regarded as a Leader in Assisting Older Adults' Age With Self-respect. the Agency Mission Is to Advance the Health, Independence, and Dignity of Older Adults by Raising the Standards for Quality Care. This Is Accomplished Through Its Community-based Services, Research, Residential Care, Education and Advocacy Throughout Cuyahoga County. the Institute Began Sponsoring SCP in 1981 as an Integral Component of the Community Services Division Now Known as Eldercare Services Institute. in 2018, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Celebrated Its 110TH Anniversary. Moving Forward, the Organization Is Positioned to Remain a Thought Leader, to Lead Innovation in Service Delivery for Older Adults and Families, and to Expand Its Positive Impact in Northeast Ohio and Throughout the Country. the Senior Companion Program Staff Consists of Project Director (administrator), Felicia Adams, Who Officially Assumed the Role in October 2016. Along With a Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Felicia Earned a Master's in Public Administration From Csu Levin College of Urban Affairs. Along With Her Formal Education, She Earned a Certificate in Volunteer Management. Felicia Brings Her Vast Knowledge and Experience in a Multitude of Relatable Fields: Public Health, Community Engagement, Budgeting, Project Management, Research, and Public Policy. She Also Has a Passion for Education, Children's Rights and Reducing Health Disparities. Program Coordinator -- Gwendolyn Byrd Joined the Program in June 2009. She Graduated From Carnegie Mellon University in 1974 With a Degree in Math and a Minor in Education. MRS. Byrd Began Her Career as an Engineer. Gwen Returned to Cleveland and Retired in the Summer 1998. Since Then She Has Demonstrated a Willingness to Learn the Program and Educate Our Volunteers on the Fundamentals of Being a Senior Companion. Her Level of Organization, Skilled Data Collection and Volunteer Engagement Has Been Invaluable. Training Specialist- in February 2017 SCP Welcomed Michele Deforest as Our SCP Training Specialist. MRS. Deforest Has Served as Coordinator for the Social Work Department at Benjamin Rose for Over 20 Years. Along With Her Organization Skills, Coordination Abilities, and Engaging Personality, Michele Has Knowledge of Community Resources That Will Be Vital to Meeting the Needs of the Clients and Volunteers. She Has Already Used Her Organizational Expertise to Improve the Recordkeeping for SCP and Increase the Organization and Structure of Our Databases. Michele Is the Primary Record-keeper, Document Tracker, and Orientation Leader for New Volunteers. Additionally Michele Assists With In-service Planning and Volunteer Interviews. the Finance Division of Benjamin Rose Institute Supports SCP'S Fiscal Management. Certified Public Accountants Are Readily Accessible Assisting Project Director in Monitoring of Program Funds, Providing Technical Financial Management, Monthly Reports, Personalized Interaction and Guidance. Financial Edge Is the Institute's Fiscal Management System Software Used Throughout the Organization to Regularly Monitor and Track Agency and Program Transactions. Eldercare Services' Vice-president Collaborates With Community Leaders of Regional Aging Networks Developing Sustained Partnerships to Enhance Program Visibility. the Institutional Advancement & Marketing Division Assists With Fundraising Efforts, Publicity, Marketing of Services and Brochures. the Research and Education Staff Conducts Research Studies to Explore and Evaluate Services and Best Practices in the Care and Well-being of Older Adults and Their Caregivers. the Department Has Been Recognized Through Invitations to Present Nationally. in 2018, the Department Was Awarded a Grant Through CNCS to Train SCP Programs Throughout the State of Ohio, With Our Own Program Being the First