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Jamica Sewell

Port Jervis,NY

Summary

Skilled [Type] Specialist focused on maximizing [Description] success through effective use of [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill] abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills. Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions. Collaborative individual with expertise in providing exemplary service regarding benefits support. Multitasking Benefits Specialist knowledgeable in state and federal regulations and maintaining employee confidentiality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefits and Entitlement Specialist

Care Design Of New York
10.2023 - Current
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Developed training materials for newly hired Benefits Verification Specialists, enhancing team productivity levels
  • Provided support during open enrollment periods by answering questions about plan changes, adjustments, or renewals from both existing and prospective clients alike

Housing Service Representative

Pathstone
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Determines whether applicant meets eligibility, determines whether applicant meets eligibility requirements. Reviews applications and determines bedroom size needed. Performs general data entry to maintain waiting list current for prospective residents. · Maintains all client records on computer and in case folder and compiles, posts and maintains data for computer program entry and updates information for housing. · Conducts annual and interim reviews of resident’s family income and household composition to determine continued eligibility and benefit level. Schedules re-exam appointment, collects documentation, makes revisions, calculates rent adjustments, and notifies residents and landlords in writing of changes. · Determines final eligibility of applicants to be selected as residents. Provides preoccupancy orientation for new residents; explains lease and briefs them on Colorado Division of Housings policies and procedures and provides information to clients about available housing options and how to choose quality housing. · Request inspections of dwelling units, prepares inspection form and completes inspection on a bi-annuaual

Principal Administrative Associate

NYC Department Of Human Resources
01.2020 - 10.2021

· Supervised Eligibility Specialist and clerical staff responsible for the interviewing, reviewing and verifying the processing of eligibility of determination. · Assign work to Eligibility and Clerical staff and assure that cases are processed in a timely matter · Prepare weekly reports to monitor errors from eligibility staff and sign-off on cases processed by eligibility staff

Eligibility Specialist III/ Office of HIV/AIDS

NYC Department Of Human Services
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • · Responsible for the determination and verification of initial and continuing eligibility for Public Assistance including Income Maintenance, Medicaid, Emergency Housing services and/or Food Stamps. · Interviewed clients’ face-face to assist them in the completion of application and declaration forms upon which eligibility decisions are based. · Elicited information from clients on parental status, income, property (real and personal), financial obligations, and other resources. · Conducted interviews and/or responding to incoming calls from clients, provided outstanding customer service with tact and diplomacy. · Identified needs for and arranged for client work registration and other basic employment activities required as a condition for receipt of public assistance benefits. · Performed collection, scanning and indexing of required documents

Eligibility Specialist III - Office of Housing

NYC Department Of Homeless Services
11.2014 - 11.2018

· Responsible for making sure statistical data entries are complete, current and accurate · Prepared required reports by compiling and reconciling information · Maintained liaison with multiple programs, shelters and landlords. · Process checks for newly housed clients and their families

Eligibility Specialist II

NYC Department Human Resources
02.2012 - 12.2014

· Interviewed clients through Tele communication to assist them in the completion of application and declaration forms upon which eligibility decisions are based. · Interpreted and explained regulations, rules, and policies to clients; apprises clients of their rights, responsibilities and eligibility for program participation. · Assisted client with household budget based on SNAP assistance; computed amount of benefits authorized and performed other required calculations based on established procedures. · Resolve erroneous payment cases related to the issuance of benefits and recoupments. · Analyzed changes in financial, employment, family, and personal information to determine and authorize continuing eligibility for SNAP program. · Organized case load and took required action with specific time limits established by internal agency regulation and state and local policy. · Identified suspected fraud and makes referrals to investigation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Social Work

Touro College
New York, NY
05.2024

Skills

  • Supply Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Emergency Response
  • Customer Relations
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • Telecommunication Case Management Social Work Human Resources (10 years) Administrative Experience Interviewing Research Individual / Group Counseling Organizational Skills Management English Supervising Experience Leadership Communication skills Customer service Computer skills Typing Medical terminology Data entry Benefits administration

Timeline

Benefits and Entitlement Specialist

Care Design Of New York
10.2023 - Current

Housing Service Representative

Pathstone
10.2021 - 10.2022

Principal Administrative Associate

NYC Department Of Human Resources
01.2020 - 10.2021

Eligibility Specialist III/ Office of HIV/AIDS

NYC Department Of Human Services
11.2018 - 02.2020

Eligibility Specialist III - Office of Housing

NYC Department Of Homeless Services
11.2014 - 11.2018

Eligibility Specialist II

NYC Department Human Resources
02.2012 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Social Work

Touro College
Jamica Sewell