Candy Nelson
Marietta,OH
Summary
Public assistance and workforce development professional with extensive experience in eligibility determination, program administration, staff supervision, and employment services. Demonstrated ability to ensure regulatory compliance, manage complex caseloads, oversee workforce programs, and connect individuals with employment and community resources.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Engagement & Recruiting Specialist
Public Consulting Group (PCG) / Staff Solutions Organization (SSOHR)
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Recruited and engaged Independent Providers for Ohio Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Services through job fairs and targeted outreach, enhancing provider network diversity
- Developed recruitment pipelines through partnerships with schools, colleges, and healthcare training programs
- Supported provider enrollment and revalidation processes in the Ohio Provider Network Module (PNM) to ensure compliance with state regulations
- Assisted applicants with OH|ID setup, documentation, and application completion
- Provided onboarding support and troubleshooting, resulting in improved compliance and higher application completion rates
Public Assistance / Workforce Administrator
Washington County Job and Family Services
Washington County, USA
01.1983 - 12.2018
- Managed public assistance programs and workforce initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Managed client intake and assessment processes for various services.
- Coordinated case management meetings and facilitated communication among team members.
- Maintained accurate records in the electronic case management system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Frye High School
Beverly05-1979
Skills
- Personalized recruiting
- Applicant tracking
- Interview preparation
- Talent development
- Grant management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Program compliance
- Policy application
- Operational reporting
- Workforce preparation
- Client resources
- Leadership and supervision
- Staff training
- Workload management
- Issue resolution
- Application support
Additional Strengths
- Policy interpretation and implementation
- Cross-agency and community collaboration
- Confidential data handling
- Client advocacy and problem resolution
Timeline
Engagement & Recruiting Specialist
Public Consulting Group (PCG) / Staff Solutions Organization (SSOHR)
01.2023 - 04.2026
Public Assistance / Workforce Administrator
Washington County Job and Family Services
01.1983 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Frye High School