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.

Jennifer DeBruyn

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Eligibility Technician II at Department of Public Social Services - Cal Fresh and Medical (McFresh) Unit
February 1, 2024 - Present
Conduct 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, 2024
Assist 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, 2023
Assist 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, 2020
Conduct 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, 2012
Participated 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, 2011
Assist 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, 2005
Answer 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, 2026
Associate of Arts in General Studies at Riverside Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Qualifications

Induction Training for Eligibility Technician
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2011
Succession Training for Employment and Career Education
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2014
Workplace Professionalism
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021
Fundamentals of Critical Thinking
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021
Enhancing Customer Services
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021
Foundations of Good Leadership
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2021
HIPAA Privacy Training
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Repetitive Motion Injury
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Customer Service
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Workplace Violence
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Employee Harassment
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Shelter Management Team
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
CalFresh Eligibility Intensive Induction Training
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Medical Eligibility Intensive Induction Training
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Certificate for participating in Special project team for the Cal Fresh Intake Unit
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Certificate of Achievement for Maintaining Case Standards and Accuracy
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services