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Jennifer Polisky

Indiana,PA

Summary

Multi=faceted Casework Supervisor with 22 years experience in social services field. Managing a 6 person unit with over 6,000 clients served by my unit. Superior communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently while being an integral part of a team. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task. Excels in high-paced environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Income Maintenance Casework Supervisor

Pennsylvania Department Of Human Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Review caseworkers' client cases and make recommendations for additional actions and improvements.
  • Conduct training to update staff on new policies, regulations and procedures to promote more informed delivery of client services.
  • Intervene in urgent and crisis situations and provide services in compliance with Pennsylvania and federal regulations and laws.
  • Complete training for all new caseworkers to include establishing their work station (computers, phones), scheduling and completing their training activities, and assessing their ability to complete the work assigned.
  • Assess the caseworker's ability to meet the standards of their position.

Income Maintenance Caseworker

Pennsylvania Department Of Human Services
09.2016 - 01.2022
  • Gathered information via telephone, mail or in person from clients applying for assistance.
  • Operated computer and imaging equipment to retrieve and enter data into electronic case records.
  • Determined if applicants met eligibility requirements for programs offered by the Office of Income Maintenance.
  • Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Reviewed and evaluated policy guidelines to determine a clients eligibility for benefits.

Intermittent Intake Interviewer

Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Interviewed and completed applications for clients applying for unemployment compensation.
  • Answered clients questions regarding their unemployment compensation benefits.
  • Directed clients on how to access their unemployment compensation benefits.
  • Explained unemployment compensation policy to individuals applying for benefits and how that policy may affect their eligibility for benefits.

Medical Social Worker

Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County
07.2001 - 09.2015
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
01.1994

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Unit Supervision
  • Service Assistance
  • Time Management
  • Records Management
  • Social Work
  • Data Integrity
  • Case Coordination
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Crisis Situations
  • Issue Identification
  • Regulations and Policies
  • Interviewing Individuals

Timeline

Income Maintenance Casework Supervisor

Pennsylvania Department Of Human Services
01.2022 - Current

Income Maintenance Caseworker

Pennsylvania Department Of Human Services
09.2016 - 01.2022

Intermittent Intake Interviewer

Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry
10.2015 - 09.2016

Medical Social Worker

Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County
07.2001 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Muskingum University
Jennifer Polisky