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Kathleen Salas

Jacksonville,TX

Summary

Dynamic Texas Works Advisor with extensive experience at the Health and Human Services Commission, excelling in training and mentoring staff. Proven ability to resolve complex client issues and ensure accurate eligibility determinations. Strong time management and communication skills enhance operational efficiency and client engagement. Committed to fostering team development and achieving agency standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Texas Works Advisor III

Health and Human Services Commission
05.2023 - Current

Provided mentorship and training to new hires and existing staff requiring additional support, offering guidance, performance feedback, policy clarification, and coaching to foster individual development and enhance operational consistency. Prepared unit reports and served as the primary point of contact for the unit during the supervisor's absence. Addressed complex client complaints, including HEARTS and Ombudsman cases, ensuring comprehensive investigation and timely resolution in accordance with agency standards. Conducted case reviews using the PIMS case reading system to verify the accuracy and validity of eligibility determinations for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid (TW and MEPD), and Medicare Savings Programs. Offered policy interpretation and clarification support to staff and assisted with troubleshooting TIERS system issues to ensure efficient case processing. Utilized EWMS regularly for data entry and management. Processed applications for SNAP, TANF, TW Medicaid, and MEPD/MSP Part 1 programs. Work in EWMS daily.

Texas Works Advisor II

Health and Human Services Commission
05.2019 - 04.2023

Work daily in EWMS. Process SNAP and TW medicaid cases. Interview lobby clients. Process complaints. Assist the front desk in the clerk's absence.

Texas Works Advisor I

Health and Human Services Commission
05.2018 - 05.2019

work in EWMS daily. Process SNAP and TW medicaid cases. Interview lobby clients

Communications Officer

City of Jacksonville
05.2015 - 05.2018

Answer police department and 911 telephone lines. Dispatch police, fire, EMS to emergency and non emergency calls. Data entry, entering wanted persons, missing persons, stolen items, stolen vehicles into NCIC/TCIC data base. Updating local warrants. Kept record of alarm calls and sent out notice of bills.

Assistant Deli Manager

Brookshires Grocery Company
12.2014 - 05.2015

Served deli customers, cooked hot deli items, did inventory for deli and completed order.

Education

Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

No Degree - Nursing

Panola College
Carthage, Tx

No Degree - Nursing

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Tx

High School Diploma -

Mount Enterprise Highschool
Mt .Enterprise, Tx

Skills

  • Time management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Written and Verbal communication
  • Client engagement

Accomplishments

    Participant in the QUEST Class of 2026!

Timeline

Texas Works Advisor III

Health and Human Services Commission
05.2023 - Current

Texas Works Advisor II

Health and Human Services Commission
05.2019 - 04.2023

Texas Works Advisor I

Health and Human Services Commission
05.2018 - 05.2019

Communications Officer

City of Jacksonville
05.2015 - 05.2018

Assistant Deli Manager

Brookshires Grocery Company
12.2014 - 05.2015

Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University

No Degree - Nursing

Panola College

No Degree - Nursing

Tyler Junior College

High School Diploma -

Mount Enterprise Highschool