Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Provide mentoring/coaching to Benefit Programs Specialist I
Timeline
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Cynthia McCray

Henrico,VA

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Reviewer

Commonwealth Of Virginia
Richmond, VA
10.2017 - Current
  • Evaluate Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) performance based on federal directives and state regulations. Performance is measured by accuracy of disbursement, timelines of benefits received, and deference with federal directives and state guidelines utilizing procedures that ensures program integrity and non-bais. Responsible to conduct in-depth interviews either in person or by telephone as required with Virginians who are participating in Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Research and gather-required information from (LDSS) case records, system inquiries, third-party contacts. Accurately evaluate all information using Quality Control procedures and program policy to reach sound and precise conclusion on each review.

Benefit Programs Specialist III

Hanover County Goverment
Hanover, VA
08.2005 - 09.2017

Determine eligibility for Virginians applying for public assistance programs i.e Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid Program for families and children and the elderly. Performed in - depth in person and telephone interviews. Explain benefit programs rights and responsibilities to applicants/client according to federal and state policies and procedures. Provide coverage of the unit in supervisor's absence. Established communication with Social Worker, Local and State Departments of Social Services, State Department of Medical Assistance. Respond to clients inquires on status of application/review. Write appeal summaries and participate in appeals proceedings.

  • Handled up to 40 calls per week to address customer inquiries and concerns

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
06.1986

High School Diploma -

James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT
06.1982

Skills

  • Highly skilled interviewer
  • Able to problem solve
  • Give good attention to details Good listener
  • Good communicator
  • Solution focus

Accomplishments

    Selected by Department of Social Services Benefit Programs Specialist Manager to serve on the agency's Quality Council after 3 years of employment. Promoted to Benefit Programs Specialist III after 5 years of employment. Provide mentoring/coaching to new Quality Control Reviewer. Provide coverage of the unit in the supervisor's absence.

Provide mentoring/coaching to Benefit Programs Specialist I

Provide guidance to new Benefit Programs Specialist in managing their case load. Allow them to observe me interviewing applicants and clients. Assistance them in problem solving in processing difficult cases.

Timeline

Quality Control Reviewer

Commonwealth Of Virginia
10.2017 - Current

Benefit Programs Specialist III

Hanover County Goverment
08.2005 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Southern Connecticut State University

High School Diploma -

James Hillhouse High School
Cynthia McCray