Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist I & II
State Of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
10.2023 - Current
Assessed clients' eligibility for public assistance programs and services.
Provided information to clients regarding their rights, responsibilities, and other relevant matters related to the programs they were applying for.
Reviewed case files regularly to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Updated NOMADS and AMPS with current client information and status updates.
Evaluated changes in family or financial circumstances that could affect an individual's eligibility for assistance programs.
Ensured adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing public assistance programs.
Performed careful reviews of applicant data to ascertain compliance with eligibility criteria for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF cash assistance.
Completed intake assessments on families to determine service needs.
Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather required information and documentation.
CEO of Fripp Homestead
Self
Reno, Nevada
07.2014 - 10.2023
Managed breeding programs following best practices in animal husbandry.
Reviewed records of feed consumption, water intake, egg production, making adjustments where necessary.
Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.
Provided routine care for livestock including feeding, watering, herding, branding, castrating .
Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
Eligibility Specialist I & II
Contra Costa County Employment And Human Services Department
Hercules, CA
03.2013 - 06.2014
Assessed clients' eligibility for public assistance programs and services.
Provided information to clients regarding their rights, responsibilities, and other relevant matters related to the programs they were applying for.
Reviewed case files regularly to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Updated computer databases and programs with current client information and status updates.
Evaluated changes in family or financial circumstances that could affect an individual's eligibility for assistance programs.
Ensured adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing public assistance programs.
Performed careful reviews of applicant data to ascertain compliance with eligibility criteria for SNAP/Cal Fresh assistance.
Family Services Specialist I & II
State Of Nevada
Reno, NV
03.2009 - 08.2011
Assessed clients' eligibility for public assistance programs and services.
Provided information to clients regarding their rights, responsibilities, and other relevant matters related to the programs they were applying for.
Reviewed case files regularly to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Updated NOMADS with current client information and status updates.
Evaluated changes in family or financial circumstances that could affect an individual's eligibility for assistance programs.
Ensured adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing public assistance programs.
Performed careful reviews of applicant data to ascertain compliance with eligibility criteria for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF cash assistance.
Administrative Assistant
State Of Nevada
Reno, NV
03.2007 - 03.2009
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Entered data into spreadsheets using NOMADS and Microsoft Excel.
Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Scheduled interviews between clients and Family Services Specialists.
Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
Directed customer inquiries to appropriate units and/or FSS staff.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, maintaining front desk and TANF unit in an organized fashion.
Pended applications and screened for expedited criteria.
Education
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
Minden, NV
06.2002
Skills
Needs assessment
Client interviewing
Eligibility determination
Community resources
Communication
Customer Service
Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Family Services Specialist I & II
State Of Nevada
10.2023 - Current
CEO of Fripp Homestead
Self
07.2014 - 10.2023
Eligibility Specialist I & II
Contra Costa County Employment And Human Services Department
Family Services Specialist II at Division of Child Protection and PermanencyFamily Services Specialist II at Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Family Services Specialist II at Loudoun County Department of Family ServicesFamily Services Specialist II at Loudoun County Department of Family Services
Family Services Specialist II at The State of New Jersey: Dept. of Children and FamiliesFamily Services Specialist II at The State of New Jersey: Dept. of Children and Families