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I am a detail-oriented public benefits professional with extensive experience in CalFresh and Medi-Cal eligibility intake, determination, and staff development. I pride myself on producing accurate case narratives, upholding policy, and collaborating across departments to serve the public. In addition to frontline eligibility work, I have led training initiatives, helped evolve caseload management from traditional to hybrid models, and built templates to standardize case processing. I am seeking a promotional role to expand impact and continue growing with my organization.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Eligibility Technician II at Department of Public Social Services - Cal Fresh and Medical (McFresh) Unit
February 1, 2024 - PresentConduct telephone interviews for CalFresh intake and continuing cases; interview and evaluate cases; obtain verification of income, residency, identity, citizenship and SSN; resolve discrepancies through phone clarification or written correspondence; determine eligibility for CalFresh and Medical programs; create journal narratives; interpret program rules to customers and explain eligibility; maintain relationships with internal and external customers; train Transitional Eligibility Technicians and new staff; assist with policy workgroups and transition to a hybrid caseload.
Guest Training Officer at Department of Public Social Services - CalFresh and Medical (McFresh) Programs
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Assist Training Officer with intensive induction training for CalFresh and Medical programs; coordinate instruction; assist students with navigating CalSaws; present training material and desk references; facilitate case scenarios; assist in budgeting processes; address training-related issues and attendance concerns.
Eligibility Technician III at Department of Public Social Services - CalFresh and Medical (McFresh) Unit
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023Assist in training Eligibility Technicians; audit case work for CalFresh and Medical; facilitate unit meetings; assist the public with case information and processing; develop training materials; monitor pending caseload and maintain documentation; interpret rules and conduct supervised field experiences; facilitate calibration audits.
Eligibility Technician II at Department of Public Social Services - Cal Fresh Intake Unit
April 1, 2012 - June 1, 2020Conduct telephone interviews for Cal Fresh intake; obtain verifications; resolve discrepancies; determine eligibility for CalFresh; document case information; maintain customer relationships; refer applicants to other departments.
Eligibility Technician I at Department Public Social Services - Cal Fresh Continuing Unit
May 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012Participated in induction training; interviewed applicants for initial and continuing eligibility; conducted telephone and face-to-face interviews; gathered income, citizenship and household data; computed income to determine benefits; prepared documents and referred applicants to other programs.
Office Assistant II at Assessor County Clerk Recorder
July 1, 2005 - May 1, 2011Assist the public in person and by phone; explain how to complete birth certificates, marriage licenses and death certificates; manage mail; process checks; enter payments into ledgers; answer calls; schedule clerk marriages; maintain monetary records.
Human Resources Office Assistant at McManga Foods
June 1, 2000 - July 1, 2005Answer calls; place purchase orders; reconcile daily cash balances; prepare payroll-related documents; maintain employee files; assist with new hire orientations; prepare HR correspondence and corporate materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English at University of California, Riverside
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Associate of Arts in General Studies at Riverside Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Qualifications
Induction Training for Eligibility Technician
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2011Succession Training for Employment and Career Education
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2014Workplace Professionalism
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021Fundamentals of Critical Thinking
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021Enhancing Customer Services
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021Foundations of Good Leadership
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2021HIPAA Privacy Training
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Repetitive Motion Injury
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Customer Service
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Workplace Violence
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Employee Harassment
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Shelter Management Team
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026CalFresh Eligibility Intensive Induction Training
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Medical Eligibility Intensive Induction Training
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Certificate for participating in Special project team for the Cal Fresh Intake Unit
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Certificate of Achievement for Maintaining Case Standards and Accuracy
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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