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Gwendylynn Winchester

Piedmont

Summary

Compassionate professional with several years of experience in settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Specialist

Insight Global
Greenville
10.2023 - 12.2024

Assessed client needs with care team to develop collaborative treatment plans.

  • Provided case management services to assist families requiring support.
  • Organized educational workshops on various health and wellness topics.
  • Composed written reports summarizing assessments, interventions, and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with community partners to secure adequate resources for families.
  • Facilitated victim advocacy by filing police reports and connecting to necessary services.
  • Informed victims about legal processes and timelines to ensure understanding.
  • Coordinated referrals to appropriate agencies or programs based on client needs.

Customer Support Specialist

NES Global
Greenville
02.2017 - 03.2023

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products, services, policies, and procedures.
  • Provided case management services including linking clients with community resources and providing referrals for social services.
  • Performed initial assessments of clients to determine eligibility for services and resources.
  • Developed Individual Service Plans outlining goals, objectives, strategies, and interventions to improve client's quality of life.
  • Counseled individuals struggling with addiction issues related to substance abuse or mental health diagnoses.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss cases involving complex psychosocial issues or treatment plans requiring multi-disciplinary approaches.
  • Engaged in outreach activities within the community aimed at increasing awareness about available resources for those facing poverty or homelessness.
  • Prepared documents necessary to initiate, continue and modify public assistance.
  • Handled processing of client applications and followed confidentiality procedures to keep data safe.
  • Assisted clients in developing and executing independent living skills such as budgeting, meal planning, finding housing.

Services Representative

Granite Services
Greenville
08.2007 - 08.2016
  • Provided customer service and support to patients, families, and healthcare providers
  • Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs
  • Counselled patients on potential financial liabilities and payment requirements
  • Educated referral sources and patients on qualifications of services and third-party billing guidelines
  • Evaluated patients in regular intervals and reported shifts in vitals, behavior, and condition
  • Conducted patient assessments, data entry of medical records, and maintained accurate patient information in the system
  • Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance, and medical information.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to manage patient flow, reducing wait times and improving satisfaction.
  • Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
  • Managed incoming calls from patients and other healthcare facilities to provide information or schedule services.
  • Coordinated scheduling of appointments across multiple departments to optimize patient care.
  • Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
  • Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
12-2004

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service and follow-up
  • Time management
  • Active listening

Insurance compliance

  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Client advocacy
  • Resource coordination
  • Referral management

Community outreach

  • Report writing
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

Insight Global
10.2023 - 12.2024

Customer Support Specialist

NES Global
02.2017 - 03.2023

Services Representative

Granite Services
08.2007 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of South Carolina Upstate
Gwendylynn Winchester